Summary: Greater exposure to screen time during infancy was linked to poor self-regulation and brain immaturity at age eight. Source: Agency for Science, Technology, and Research More children are now exposed to…
Stress. It makes your heart pound, your breathing quicken and your forehead sweat. But while stress has been made into a public health enemy, new research suggests that stress may…
Dr. Nicole Brown’s quest to understand her misbehaving pediatric patients began with a hunch. Brown was completing her residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, when she realized that many…
Summary: Using a combination of machine learning and neuroimaging data, researchers revealed a neural basis for aesthetic appreciation. Source: CalTech It has been said that there is no accounting for taste. But…
Doing the work to maintain our mental health can sometimes feel too challenging, as we try to balance the demands of everyday life- whether related to work, family, or an…
Results of a recently released poll found that 86% of U.S. adults believe pet ownership has a positive impact on their mental health. According to a release issued by the…
Cultivating compassion for yourself and others can lead to healthier relationships. By Dina Weinstein Love isn’t easy. Sometimes it’s hard. Taylor Crouch, a licensed clinical psychologist and assistant professor in…
Chronic stress, which is constant and persists over an extended period of time, can be debilitating and overwhelming Some stress is positive. It causes our bodies to release adrenaline, which…
Why you're not stuck with the brain you're born with - BBC REEL Scientists once thought that the brain was locked in place after puberty. But new technology shows that…
Parental Leave Brings Mental Health Benefits, Especially for Mothers Along with all the excitement and anticipation, becoming a new parent comes with a great deal of change and potential stress,…
