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Teaching Executive Functions in Kindergarten can Improve Children’s Academic Learning
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 12, 2014 02:11 PM ESTKindergarten classes designed to help children develop executive functions can boost children's learning in the future, a new study reported.
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Six Reasons why Working Out Outside is Good for You
By Cheri Cheng | Sep 22, 2014 04:30 PM EDTExercising outdoors can improve your mood and focus.
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5 Interesting Facts about Insomnia
By Cheri Cheng | Sep 09, 2014 02:49 PM EDTIf you are having a lot of difficulties sleeping or staying asleep, you could be suffering from the sleeping disorder insomnia. Here are five interesting facts about insomnia.
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Aerobically Fit Children have more Compact White Brain Matter than Less-Fit Children
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 19, 2014 12:29 PM EDTAccording to a new study, children who are aerobically fit have more compact white matter in their brains than children who are less active.
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Five Tips about Naps
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 13, 2014 01:07 PM EDTNaps can help people of all ages stay alert while improving performance, creativity and concentration.
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Bouts of Exercise Boosts Attention, Reading in Low-Income Kids
By Christine Hsu | Jun 12, 2014 07:29 PM EDTExercising for 12 minutes can boost attention and reading comprehension in teens from low-income families, according to a new study on adolescents.
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People More Focused on Upper Half Vision
By Christine Hsu | Apr 22, 2014 03:56 PM EDTHumans pay more attention to the upper half of their field of vision, according to a new study.
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Paying Less Attention to Food can Reduce Obesity Risk
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 15, 2014 10:42 AM ESTResearchers reported that using attention behavioral modification can prevent overweight and obese children from overeating.
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ADHD Drugs May Cut Traffic Deaths
By Christine Hsu | Jan 29, 2014 04:42 PM ESTAdderall and other ADHD medications may cut death rates caused by traffic accidents, new research suggests.
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Study Finds New Signs of Autism During the First Few Months of Life
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 06, 2013 01:32 PM ESTResearchers found that using advanced eye-tracking technology on infants starting at two-months old could diagnose autism earlier.
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Women Beat Men At Multitasking, Science Confirms
By Christine Hsu | Oct 25, 2013 10:25 AM EDTIt's true- women really are better at multitasking than men.
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Your Partner's Voice is Easier to Hear... and Ignore
By Christine Hsu | Aug 30, 2013 02:14 PM EDTYour partner's voice stands out so much that it is easier to hear and ignore, according to a new study.
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Being Born Premature Can Have Lasting Effects
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 27, 2013 09:41 AM EDTBased on a review on nine studies, researchers concluded that premature babies have lasting effects that negatively affect their health.
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Better Lunch At Your Desk: Eating Out Decreases Work Performance
By Christine Hsu | Jul 31, 2013 05:04 PM EDTLunching outside of the office may harm work performance, according to German scientists.
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Video Games Are Addictive for Kids with Autism or ADHD
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 29, 2013 03:19 PM EDTResearchers report that video games can be particularly more addicting for children with an autism spectrum disorder or ADHD.
