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Older adults not more distractible, research shows
Despite previous research suggesting that older adults are more distractible, new research shows they are no more distractible than younger adults when asked to focus their attention on their sense of sight or sound, or when asked to switch their attention from one sense to the other. view more (2007-11-05)
Well-being in later life
Older people who are more active and have a wider range of friends have higher self-esteem. And while daily activities can maintain physical health in over-65s, a better sense of well-being comes mainly from how these older people positively view their own health. view more (1999-12-16)
Laughing matters: humour and health
Older men who have a sense of humour and low hostility will experience fewer flu-like symptoms. But the same is not true for older women. This is the finding presented today, Thursday 9 September 2004, by Yori Gidron and colleagues at the University of Southampton at the British Psychological Society's Division of Health Psychology Annual... view more... (2004-08-23)
Selective attention increases both gain and feature selectivity of the human auditory cortex
On Sept. 19, a research report by Helsinki University of Technology, Laboratory of Computational Engineering scientists will appear in the online, open-access journal PLoS ONE, showing that selective attention increases both gain and feature selectivity of the human auditory cortex. view more (2007-09-19)
Improving impaired attention may help patients recover from stroke
It may be possible to improve impaired attention after stroke - which could aid recovery - according to research reported in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association. view more (2009-07-24)
Study shows no change in sense of taste after tonsil removal
In a small study of patients undergoing tonsillectomy, or removal of the tonsils, none reported an ongoing dysfunction in their sense of taste following the procedure. view more (2007-07-17)
VIAGRA PRESCRIBING WILL BE BASED ON FINANCIAL RATHER THAN CLINICAL REASONING
The secretary of state's proposals for the introduction of sildenafil (Viagra) may be rationing but they are not rational, says Dr John Chisholm in an editorial in this week's BMJ. In dressing up a rationing decision as a clinical one, the secretary of state has ended up with the worst of all possible worlds: a decision that makes no sense on... view more... (1999-01-28)
Study on Joint Attention Has Implications for Understanding Autism
A hallmark of human nature is the ability to share information and to comprehend the thoughts and intentions of others. This capability involves social cognition (the cognitive processes involved in social interaction) and makes a significant contribution to the foundations for language development, as well as social competence. It also sets us... view more... (2007-09-27)
Female Academic Performance Lies in the (Gender) Balance
Have you ever felt outnumbered? Like there are just not that many people like you around? We've all felt outnumbered in one situation or another and walking into a situation in which you sense the possibility of being ostracized or isolated can be quite threatening. view more (2007-10-03)
Psychology researcher says spiritual meaning of Christmas brings more happiness than materialism
Religious people are happier than those without spirituality in their life, says psychologist Dr Stephen Joseph from the University of Warwick, and those who celebrate the original, Christian, meaning of Christmas are, on the whole, happier than those who primarily celebrate the festive season with consumer gifts. Research entitled "Religiosity... view more... (2003-12-08)
Mouse model of Parkinson's reproduces nonmotor symptoms
The classic symptoms of Parkinson's disease involve tremor, stiffness and slow movements. Over the last decade, neurologists have been paying greater attention to non-motor symptoms, such as digestive and sleep problems, loss of sense of smell and depression. view more (2009-06-23)
Growth in ADHD medication use due to improved ADHD identification in adult and female patients
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been traditionally viewed as a childhood disorder, while ADHD in adults has been underdiagnosed and undertreated. view more (2007-06-08)
Children who are concerned about parents arguing are prone to school problems
Children who worry about how their parents get along with each other are more likely than other children to have psychological problems. view more (2008-09-16)
When less attention improves behavior
new study conducted at the Centre for Studies and Research in Cognitive Neuroscience of the University of Bologna, and published by Elsevier in the February 2009 issue of Cortex shows that, in confabulating patients, memory accuracy improves when attentional resources are reduced. view more (2009-01-22)
Musical sensibility can help shape teaching, research education
The underlying similarities between teaching, research and music can be a powerful metaphor for education and qualitative inquiry, according to a University of Illinois professor of education. view more (2009-10-29)
Cars and power
Cars promise autonomy as well as mobility for the 70 per cent of households in the UK which have access to one. This is the conclusion of psychologist Dr Steve Stradling from Napier University Transport Research Institute who presented his findings today, Friday 24 November, at The British Psychological Society Scottish Branch annual conference... view more... (2000-11-17)
Duck-billed dinosaur crests not linked to sense of smell
After decades of debate, a U of T researcher has finally determined that duck-billed dinosaurs' massive but hollow crests had nothing to do with what many scientists suspected - the sense of smell. view more (2006-01-25)
Teenage counselling helps the counsellor
Peer-counselling schemes to help the victims of school bullying may help the counsellor as well as the counselled. That is the finding of research by Dr Raya Jones and Ms Siwan Price of Cardiff University, presented today, Tuesday 3 July, to the European Congress of Psychology, at the Barbican Centre, London. They looked at a scheme where older... view more... (2001-06-25)
Not as happy as you thought you'd be?
Wonder why half of all marriages end in divorce? According to a new study from the Journal of Consumer Research, we are more likely to pay attention to disappointment than to the ways in which our experiences exceed our expectations. view more (2007-03-08)
Screening for Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among substance users is improved
Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a major learning disability among both children and adults. ADHD is especially common among drug users and alcoholics and increases the severity of their addiction problems. view more (2006-07-26)
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