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01/07/2020
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By Edsel Cook
Understanding “tiger parenting” – experts say the strict parenting method can also be full of warmth
Tiger parenting entered mainstream consciousness when Chinese-American writer Amy Chua used the term to describe her approach to raising her children in her 2011 book. Researchers elaborated that the parenting strategy is both severe and warm. Chua based her approach on the strict way her parents raised her. Chinese parenting got their children ready for the […]
11/27/2019
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By Edsel Cook
“Mind-reading” neurons allow us to simulate the thought process of another person
Humans pick up much of what they know by observing other people doing it. This observational learning approach relies on “mind-reading” brain cells that simulate whatever is going on in the mind of the person performing the task. A University of Cambridge research team found the specialized neurons in the amygdala of the brain of […]
11/15/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Empathy is NOT unique to humans: Researchers discover that rats feel the pain of others, too
Rats share some behavioral traits with humans. Now, a new Dutch study claims that the animals also empathize with others and share their pain. When a person experiences physical pain, the cingulate cortex of the brain activates in response. This region also displays activity when the person sees another individual getting hurt. Researchers at the […]
11/12/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Neurofeedback found to strengthen mental skills in less than an hour
Looking for a way to improve your mental skills in under an hour? Try a brain training game that uses neurofeedback to boost your neural connection, suggest Brazilian researchers. This was the main finding of a study led by the D’Or Institute for Research and Education (IDOR), which was published in the scientific journal NeuroImage. Neurofeedback is an approach […]
11/05/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Which brain cells are active during deep sleep – and how do they affect memory formation?
There are neurons in the brain that activate during deep sleep to create memories. A new animal study showed that these brain cells might be the same as the ones responsible for investigating new objects. The experiment tracked the activity of single cells deep in the brains of both male and female mice as they […]
10/25/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Keep calm and say no to coffee: Manage your anxiety by limiting your caffeine intake
Cutting back on coffee intake may help a person deal with anxiety issues. Health experts say that reducing the amount of caffeine consumed each day lowers the stress caused by the chemical substance. Coffee is not for everyone. Some people experience signs of anxiety, such as stomachaches and sweaty palms. Holistic practitioner Dr. Ellen Vora […]
10/16/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Forest bathing: Spend time in nature to reduce your stress
More and more people have been paying visits to the nearest forest to relieve anxiety and stress. Italian researchers reported that this practice of “forest bathing” can improve the levels of stress hormones. Since ancient times, people have benefited from taking walks in the forest. In 1982, the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries […]
10/14/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Nature therapy as a lifestyle intervention offers many benefits
People may improve their well-being by exposing themselves to natural settings for extended periods. Such a beneficial lifestyle intervention falls under the green umbrella of nature therapy. A recently established field of medicine, nature therapy prescribes interventions based on increasing a patient’s exposure to natural environments like forests. Also called “green medicine,” its sub-disciplines include: Adventure […]
06/17/2019
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By Edsel Cook
True multi-tasking: You can learn a new language while you sleep, according to researchers
Sleep turns out to be more than just a period when the body rests and recuperates from the labors of a busy day. Swiss researchers demonstrated the possibility of learning new things during sleeping periods. Earlier studies on sleep focused on how it stabilizes and consolidates new memories that are acquired while awake. Very few scientific papers touched upon the topic of sleep-learning. Existing research showed that the sleeping […]
06/04/2019
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By Edsel Cook
The power of suggestion: Psychological placebos found to be as effective as medical placebos
Swiss researchers suggest that placebos were all in the mind. They recently conducted a trio of experiments that indicated a placebo didn’t need to come in physical form, as long as a healthcare professional could convince a patient about the supposed effectiveness of the psychological placebo. A placebo is any substance or treatment that does not […]
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