Babies as Young as 4 Months Show Signs of Self-Awareness

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

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

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.
Early Body Contact Develops Premature Babies' Social Skills

Early Body Contact Develops Premature Babies' Social Skills

TEHRAN (ANA)- Findings of a new study by Karolinska Institutet shows that skin-to-skin contact between parent and infant during the first hours after a very premature birth helps develop the child's social skills.
High Levels of Maternal Stress during Pregnancy Linked to Children's Behavior Problems

High Levels of Maternal Stress during Pregnancy Linked to Children's Behavior Problems

TEHRAN (ANA)- Children whose mothers are highly stressed, anxious or depressed during pregnancy may be at higher risk for mental health and behavior issues during their childhood and teen years, according to new research by scientists at California State University Dominguez Hills.
How Teachers Would Handle Student Violence against Educators

How Teachers Would Handle Student Violence against Educators

TEHRAN (ANA)- For the first time, teachers in a nationwide study have told researchers at the Ohio State University what strategies they think work best to deal with student violence against educators.
Iran-Made Nano-Based ‘Shouting Mask’ Helps People Vent Personal Emotions

Iran-Made Nano-Based ‘Shouting Mask’ Helps People Vent Personal Emotions

TEHRAN (ANA)- An Iranian clinical psychology student has succeeded in making a ‘soundproof shouting mask with movable jaw by using nanotechnology’ which can help venting the personal emotions and be used by musicians and singers.
Mastering Your Body's Internal Clock Could Be Key to Success

Mastering Your Body's Internal Clock Could Be Key to Success

TEHRAN (ANA)- For those who are true early birds or night owls, tackling the toughest mental tasks at times that align with their personal circadian peaks could improve their outcomes, says Cindi May, professor of psychology at the college of Charleston.
Scientists Reveal Simple Hack to Make Your Life Feel More Meaningful

Scientists Reveal Simple Hack to Make Your Life Feel More Meaningful

TEHRAN (ANA)- If you're keen to live a more meaningful existence, consider framing your life as a hero's journey, says a team of scientists who conducted eight studies that "point to a profound connection between the lives we live and the stories we tell".
New Study Links Infant Stunting to Differences in Cognitive, Brain Function

New Study Links Infant Stunting to Differences in Cognitive, Brain Function

TEHRAN (ANA)- A recent research from the University of East Anglia has found that children who are too short for their age can suffer reduced cognitive ability arising from differences in brain function as early as six months of age.
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