Ever been accused of being self-absorbed? Well new research confirms that you are…but don’t feel too bad about it. Your brain is automatically and instinctively
It’s back-to-school time and many parents are eager for ideas and interventions to help middle and high-schoolers achieve better grades this fall. Instead of relying
Dyslexia can be a devastating disability for children and adults alike, who are otherwise functionally and developmentally typical in every way. Patients, parents, and scientists
As a woman I often envy the speedy metabolism of my husband and sons. It seems they can devour half a cheesecake with little consequence,
The retirement home kitchen is bustling with activity. Staff members put the finishing touches on a delicious dinner prepared for the residents and their family
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It has been estimated that half of all adults in the United States will develop a serious chronic disease in their lifetime, but what can
With technology advancing so fast its not hard to believe that a research team evaluated the performance of babies on a touch screen. The researchers
She rushed into the kitchen and reached for the steaming coffee pot. Smooth, dark hair hung loose about her shoulders, framing a strikingly beautiful face.
Eat Your Way Out of Cognitive Decline When I was a child I was told, “you are what you eat.” But somehow despite my constant
“You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” Or can you? Science has now upended what Grandpa used to tell us! The debate about whether
We all know and understand the overall health benefits of exercise at any age. Current research has revealed the unique importance of exercise for young
I went jogging with my mom the other day, and despite her looming three-quarter-century birthday coming up (75 for those non math-minded folks) she kept
The subject of cannabis (marijuana) has become highly controversial not only in politics and public media but also in the field of scientific research. There
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