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Mental Health May Benefit from Face-to-Face Social Contact – But Not Online
In-person social contact may help buffer against symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but the same is not true of contact on Facebook, according to a new study...
Imaging Study Shows How High School Football Changes Teen Brain
A single season of high school football may be enough to cause structural changes to a teen’s brain, even when the blows do not cause concussion, according to a new...
Too Much Sleep Can Hinder Cognition
In the largest study of sleep to date, preliminary findings suggest that people who sleep on average between 7 to 8 hours per night perform better cognitively than those who...
Voice of Experience: Know everything
If you want to be a good counselor, know everything. Did I get your attention? I don’t really expect counselors to know everything, but I use this simple phrase to make a point. Remember how exciting it was when you finished your graduate…
Sustained Brain Connections Linked to Autism Symptoms
New research shows that the symptoms of autism may result from sustained connections between regions of the brain. “People with autism do not like unexpected stimuli, and it may be...
Largest-Ever Study of Gender Differences in Autism
Researchers at the University of Cambridge in the U.K. have conducted the world’s largest-ever study investigating the psychological differences between males and females with autism. The study, published in the...
Colder, Darker Climates Tied to Increased Alcohol Consumption
People living in colder regions with less sunlight are more likely to consume more alcohol than their warmer-weather counterparts, according to a new study published online in the journal Hepatology....
Workplace Bullying & Violence Can Boost Risk of Cardiovascular Ills
A new study has found a link between being bullied at work or experiencing violence at work and a higher risk of heart attacks and stroke. “If there is a...
Using Music as Sleep Aid
A new study shows that many individuals use music to fight sleep difficulties. Sleep loss is a widespread problem with serious physical and economic consequences, and music might serve as...
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Reduce Risk of Premature Birth
Expectant women who increase their intake of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA) can reduce the risk of premature birth, according to a new study published in the Cochrane Review....
