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Child Development: Naptime Helps Preschoolers Learn Better
By Minnow Blythe | Feb 14, 2017 07:45 PM EST
Naptimes affect how children learn.
$Learning Strategies: Children Learn Math Better When Their Instruction Engages Their Bodies$
Learning Strategies: Children Learn Math Better When Instruction Engages Their Bodies
By Minnow Blythe | Feb 13, 2017 07:19 PM EST
What's an effective learning strategy that will help children improve in Math?
Memory Improvement Tip: Repeat Information To Another Person Right After Learning It
By Minnow Blythe | Jan 18, 2017 09:40 AM EST
People can improve their memory if they repeat what they've just learned to another person immediately.
Survey Finds One in 45 American Kids has an Autism Spectrum Disorder
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 13, 2015 09:38 AM EST
Experts with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that one in 45 American kids has an autism spectrum disorder.
Seniors’ Brains do not Filter New Information
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 26, 2014 12:31 PM EST
Even though seniors still had mental flexibility, they could not effectively filter out irrelevant information, a new study reported.
Sleep-learning Closer to Reality, Pavlov Study
By Christine Hsu | Nov 12, 2014 07:42 PM EST
Sleep-learning is one step closer to reality, according to scientists who were able to trigger behavior changes in sleeping participants exposed to olfactory conditioning.
Action Video Games can Make You Smarter, Study Reports
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 12, 2014 03:11 PM EST
According to a new study, action video games can teach gamers new skills and improve their learning abilities.
Teaching Executive Functions in Kindergarten can Improve Children’s Academic Learning
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 12, 2014 02:11 PM EST
Kindergarten classes designed to help children develop executive functions can boost children's learning in the future, a new study reported.
Too Much Time Spent at Childcare Centers Linked to Poor Behaviors
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 31, 2014 12:41 PM EDT
According to a new study, children who spent a lot of time at childcare centers tend to have more behavioral problems.
Making Mistakes While Learning Benefits Memory
By Kamal Nayan | Oct 27, 2014 07:13 PM EDT
It is better for memory to make mistakes while learning and lead to the correct answer, according to a new study. However, it is effective only if the guesses are close-but-no-cigar, the findings of the study added.
Mental Reflection Boosts Future Learning Capacity
By Christine Hsu | Oct 21, 2014 03:56 PM EDT
Resting and reflecting enhances learning ability, new research suggests.
Bigger Brains Not That Much Smarter
By Christine Hsu | Oct 08, 2014 03:43 PM EDT
Bigger isn't always better when it comes to brains.
Working Memory Hinders Learning In Schizophrenia
By Kamal Nayan | Oct 08, 2014 08:52 AM EDT
Working memory could be a source of learning difficulties in people with schizophrenia, suggests a new study.
Learning Impairment Culprit in Schizophrenia Identified
By Christine Hsu | Oct 07, 2014 07:30 PM EDT
Working memory might be responsible for learning difficulties in people with schizophrenia.
Curiosity Can Alter Human Brains
By Christine Hsu | Oct 02, 2014 06:31 PM EDT
Curiosity can change a person's brain structure, according to a new study.

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A Millennial's Guide to Burning Calories over the Winter Holiday

Although there are some months left before having to worry about your beach body again, this doesn't mean you are allowed to indulge yourself in endless nights out, partying, drinking, and satisfying your munchies with pizza leftovers and burgers. Yes, the holiday season unofficially started right after Halloween, with most retailers switching pumpkins for Christmas tree decorations, tinsel, and sparkle. America's famous pumpkin spice latte was already replaced with a cup of hot cocoa or delicious mulled wine, while Christmas markets lure you with their wide selection of decorations, homemade goodies, and unique presents for your family. Although December is the month when most of us feel weak against the constant temptations, there are still various easy ways to get through the season without gaining more than a few pounds. Here is how to stay in shape and have fun with your best friends or family at the same time, the winter holiday edition.