Light Color Less Important for Internal Clock than Originally Thought
TEHRAN (ANA)- Light in the evening is thought to be bad for sleep, however, does the color of the light play a role? Researchers from the University of Basel and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) compared the influence of different light colors on the human body and their findings contradict the results of a previous study in mice.
Childhood Trauma Linked to Headaches in Adulthood
TEHRAN (ANA)- People who have experienced traumatic events in childhood such as abuse, neglect or household dysfunction may be more likely to experience headache disorders as adults, according to a meta-analysis by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston.
New Research Links Smoking to Greatly Increased Risk of Mental Illness
TEHRAN (ANA)- New figures from the Technical Sciences department at Aarhus University indicates a connection between smoking and an increased likelihood of hospitalization due to mental illness in later stages of life.
Youngest Children in Class with ADHD as Likely to Keep Diagnosis in Adulthood as Older Pupils
TEHRAN (ANA)- Children who are the youngest in their class to be identified with ADHD are just as likely to keep the diagnosis as older pupils in their year group, scientists at the University of Southampton and Paris Nanterre University have found.
Science Says How to Give a Good Gift
TEHRAN (ANA)- Research from psychology, behavior and decision-making reveals gift-giving tips and mistakes.
Lack of Financial Planning Linked to Higher Risk of Death
TEHRAN (ANA)- A new study shows that older individuals who engage in long-term financial planning have a lower risk of death, suggesting a link between proactive financial habits and improved health outcomes, particularly for those with lower socioeconomic status.
Why Emotions Stirred by Music Create Such Powerful Memories
TEHRAN (ANA)- Psychologists at the University of California used music to manipulate emotions of volunteers and found the dynamics of their emotions molded otherwise neutral experiences into memorable events.
Babies as Young as 4 Months Show Signs of Self-Awareness
TEHRAN (ANA)- Babies as young as four months old can make sense of how their bodies interact with the space around them, according to new research from the University of Birmingham.
Discrimination during Pregnancy Can Affect Infant's Brain Circuitry
TEHRAN (ANA)- Experiences of discrimination and acculturation are known to have a detrimental effect on a person's health, and for pregnant women, these painful experiences can also affect the brain circuitry of their children, a new study from Yale and Columbia University finds.
Unexpected Benefits of Withholding Good News
TEHRAN (ANA)- A new study by Columbia University found that keeping positive secrets, like a surprise or personal achievement, can make people feel more energized.