Even though it’s an especially sluggish Monday, you might want to reconsider that third cup of coffee, say University of Vermont researchers: The way an individual responds to caffeine might affect their risk of stimulant abuse. People differ dramatically in how they respond to drugs,” said study author Stacey Sigmon.
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A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that the reported number of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) among young athletes has more than doubled in the past 10 years. But, as Reuters reports, the increase might actually reveal a positive step forward in terms of awareness of
As today marks the 10-year anniversary of Operation Enduring Freedom and the U.S. occupation of Afghanistan, a newly released Pentagon report found that the longer a service member is at home between combat tours, the greater the risk of a mental health problem, USA Today reports. The researchers analyzed 1.4 million U.S.
While some children are genetically predisposed to have a darker disposition, there is a bright side: University of Denver researchers found that being raised by uplifting parents can help reduce the gloom. The study consisted of two experiments with 1,900 children between the ages of 9 and 15 who had a shortened
A new report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) that looks at the length of time between a substance abuser’s first use and time of entry for addiction treatment reveals that many abusers are suffering for long periods of time before seeking help. Of the 669,000 adults
Any die-hard sports fan will tell you about “hot streaks” — when a certain player is on a roll and playing their best for games at a time. Some skeptics could chalk it up to superstition, but a Yale University study revealed that these winning streaks are more than just
In light of the passing of Steve Jobs, the well-loved and widely respected founder of Apple Inc., many are theorizing what it takes to be a truly great visionary. While some believe it’s all about the IQ, Michigan State University researchers are arguing that the key to greatness lies in
Commercials directly advertising food items to children have been found to have an impact on what children eat, but researchers from Texas A&M International University report that what parents say can influence children’s future meals as well. In a recent study that was published in The Journal of Pediatrics, 75 children watched cartoons
A new study about the personality of creative individuals revealed that the self-absorbed artist stereotype might actually have some truth to it, MSNBC reports. “Our research didn’t find a huge effect, and we certainly aren’t claiming that all creative people are insufferably arrogant, but, on average, people with a lot
Looking to increase your child’s verbal intelligence? Music-based training may hold the answer, according to a study done at The Royal Conservatory in Toronto. As the Toronto Sun reports, 48 children between the ages of 4 and 6 took part in computer-based, cognitive training programs and then separated into two groups.