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Virtual reality games can be used to gauge intelligence: Research
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Gamers who completed a virtual reality (VR) game more quickly than their peers also exhibited greater levels of the general intellect and cognitive power. The University of Cologne, University of Liechtenstein, and Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences conducted the investigation that le
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Study finds effects of hormone replacement therapy on postmenopausal cardi
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Many people are familiar with the short-term symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, which are caused by changes in reproductive hormones. Yet, they may be unaware that menopause might jeopardise heart and brain health in the long run.
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Praadis Education on 'How to make your child a winner in life'
Updated : 3 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 7 (ANI/PRAADIS TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD): Every parent dreams of a life for their children in which they are happy, healthy and successful, and it's only natural and fair for them to think like that. The problem is, these terms mean different for different people. To be
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Study reveals using a smartphone help detect anaemia in children
Updated : 3 years ago IST
With just a collection of smartphone photographs, researchers from the University of Ghana and the University of London were able to accurately determine whether or not children had anaemia.
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Thrombectomy can benefit more stroke victims: Research
Updated : 3 years ago IST
According to a commentary recently published online in the Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery, access to thrombectomy should be expanded to include more patients who have experienced large vessel occlusion stroke, giving them a better chance of regaining essential cognitive and physical
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Study: High blood pressure during pregnancy associated with thinking issue
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Researchers revealed in a recent study, a higher risk of developing thinking issues later in life is related with high blood pressure abnormalities during pregnancy.
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Early-life stress can disrupt brain's reward circuits: Research
Updated : 3 years ago IST
A novel brain link may provide a new therapeutic target for the treatment of mental illness by explaining how early stress and adversity cause the reward circuit in the brain to function improperly. This circuit's dysfunction is regarded to be the root cause of a number of severe illnesses,
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Kindness helps people struggling with mental health issues heal: Research
Updated : 3 years ago IST
According to a recent study, people with depression or anxiety may be able to aid their own recovery by helping others. The researchers found that practising acts of kindness led to improvements that were not seen with two other therapy modalities for treating depression or anxiety.
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Research: Cognitive behavioural therapy delivered via smartphone app impro
Updated : 3 years ago IST
People with Type 2 diabetes who were given a smartphone app that delivers personalized cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) saw significantly greater reductions in their blood sugar and less need for higher doses of diabetes medications at six months compared with those who only received stan
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Study: Performing acts of kindness helps heal people with depression, anxi
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Individuals suffering from depression or anxiety may be able to help themselves recover by doing good things for others, according to a new study. The researchers discovered that doing acts of kindness resulted in gains that were not apparent with two other treatment strategies used to treat
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Researchers reveal children for tough problems use same brain network as a
Updated : 3 years ago IST
A new study has discovered that children as early as four years old had indications of a network in the brain present in adults that deals with tough cognitive challenges
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Study finds how social isolation generates astrocyte-mediated deficits in
Updated : 3 years ago IST
A study revealed a crucial reason to keep in touch with friends and family. Social isolation promotes memory and learning deficiencies, as well as other behavioural abnormalities
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