Parents place a lot of emphasis on making sure their teenagers aren’t hanging out with the “wrong crowd.” However, a Northwestern University study revealed that whether an adolescent succumbs to peer pressure actually depends on the situation. “Opposite to what a lot of researchers think would happen, some kids in
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People might think highly of selfless, martyr-esque leaders, but when push comes to shove, a Northwestern University study found that a pushy, power-seeking leader is the one who garners the most respect. “People with high prestige are often regarded as saints, possessing a self-sacrificial quality and strong moral standards,” said
While there is currently no cure for autism or any autism spectrum disorders (ASD), the use of intensive therapy can help improve social and communication skills, which are commonly problematic in those with ASD. And according to a University of Missouri study, the younger children are when they begin intensive
In less than a decade, the number of adolescents in the United States prescribed stimulants to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increased by half a million, according to a new study. In 1996, 2.4 percent of children were being prescribed ADHD medicine, but by 2008, that percentage rose to 3.5, equaling
It might sound like the stuff of movies or a plot taken from a ’90s sitcom, but Michigan State University researchers found that people may actually be learning while they sleep. In the study, which consisted of more than 250 participants, researchers discovered that there could be a link between
Extensive research by the Mayo Clinic revealed that aerobic activity as simple as raking leaves may reduce the progression of dementia. The key, say researchers, is to increase the heart rate and the body’s need for oxygen, which could help preserve cognitive functions in dementia patients. “We culled through all
The media has placed more focus on the male body image in recent years, but a University of Manitoba study suggests that this increased attention has not led boys to become more concerned about their appearance. Instead of trying to look big and muscular like many modern male celebrities, most
Previous studies have shown that alcoholism can run in families, but new research from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden has found that stressful situations can increase the likelihood that children of alcoholics will drink. The researchers divided participants into groups on the basis of whether they came from a
According to a study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the number of self-reported mental illnesses among the non-elderly in the United States is increasing. Researcher Ramin Mojtabai analyzed data from the U.S. National Health Interview Survey, which involved 312,364 adults between the ages of 18 and 64.
Sometimes it feels like old habits die hard, but researchers from the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry say people still have the capacity to change later in life. Their new study reveals that brain wiring continues well into a person’s late 20s rather than stopping at adolescence as