Treating Hearing Loss may Lessen Isolation among the Elderly
Providing hearing aids and advice on their use may preserve social connections that often wane as we age, a new study shows. Its authors say…
Psychology
Adolescent AI users should be protected by Guardrails and Instruction
The effects of artificial intelligence on adolescents are nuanced and complex, according to a report from the American Psychological Association that calls on developers to…
Cyberbullying in any Form may be distressing for Children
New research shows that cyberbullying should be classified as an adverse childhood experience due to its strong link to trauma. Even subtle forms – like…
Unconditional Financial Payments after Childbirth encourage Breastfeeding
The U.S. is facing a maternal health crisis with higher rates of maternal mortality than any other high-income country. Social and economic factors, including income,…
Children’s Development is impacted by Non-inherited Genes
Parents’ genes – even when not directly inherited by a child – may play a role in their educational and mental health outcomes, finds a…
Singing with Babies Boosts their Mood
Singing to your infant can significantly boost the baby’s mood, according to a recent Yale study published in Child Development. Around the world and across cultures,…
Children with Brain Injuries benefit from Music Therapy
Music could provide a breakthrough in assessing consciousness levels in children who have suffered significant brain injuries, according to new research published in the journal Frontiers…
Managing Your Home Life can improve your performance at Work, according to study
A new study shows that people who proactively reorganise their family routines – such as adjusting childcare schedules or redistributing domestic responsibilities – are more…
Five Activities to Undertake in Virtual Reality and Five to Avoid
Open heart surgery is a hard thing to practice in the real world, and airplane pilots cannot learn from their mistakes midair. These are some…
Without Public Trust, it is Hard to Implement effective Climate Policy
When formulating climate policy, too little attention is paid to social factors and too much to technological breakthroughs and economic reasons. Because citizens are hardly…
Adults can Learn Absolute Pitch – New Study defies Long-held Musical Notion
It’s been a long-held belief that absolute pitch – the ability to identify musical notes without reference – is a rare gift reserved for a…
Our Appreciation of Music may be influenced by Our Genes
Does our ability to enjoy music have a biological basis? A genetic twin study shows that music enjoyment is partly heritable. Scientists uncovered genetic factors…
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