A new study suggests that meditation has a limited role in improving an individual's behavior towards others and increasing compassion. Despite initial positive results, the study found that methodological flaws and biases significantly influenced the findings.
Researchers used network analysis to re-examine medieval texts and found a negative value suggesting an Irish versus Viking conflict, contradicting revisionist historians' views. The study provides new insights into the complex picture of relationships during this period.
A study from Coventry University and the Royal Horticultural Society found that bad digging techniques can double the load on joints, increasing risk of osteoarthritis. Good gardening practice involves regular, repetitive motion to minimize back bends and large knee bends.
A study of the TubeCrush website found that both straight women's and gay men's desired types of men featured white, muscular figures with emphasis on physical strength and wealth symbols like smart suits and watches. The researchers argue that this celebration of masculine capital reinforces societal gender roles.
A study by Coventry University and Oxford University found no connection between intuitive or analytical thinking and supernatural beliefs. Instead, researchers suggest that upbringing and socio-cultural processes drive religious beliefs, contradicting the long-held theory of 'natural' intuition playing a key role.
A year-long study by UK and US researchers found that white working-class communities feel disconnected and marginalized, with economic insecurity being a major concern. The study challenges the narrative of white working-class support for Donald Trump, revealing diversity in views and a need for cross-racial harmony to avoid division.
A new report by Coventry University academics suggests that children with reading difficulties should be thoroughly screened for hearing problems. The study found 25% of young participants with reading difficulties had mild or moderate hearing impairment, which their parents and teachers were unaware of.
A six-week study found that pre-school children who took part in a combination of movement and language activities showed significant improvements in their motor skills and vocabulary, outperforming other groups. The researchers believe physical activity can enhance academic performance by increasing oxygen circulation in the brain.
A new study suggests that meditation and yoga can 'reverse' the molecular reactions in our DNA caused by stress, leading to improved mental and physical health. The research found that these mind-body interventions decrease production of NF-kB and cytokines, reducing inflammation and associated diseases.
Suicide rates among people with autism in England have reached high levels, according to researchers from Coventry and Newcastle universities. The issue remains poorly understood, and action is urgently needed to help those most at risk.
Research found girls with low fundamental movement skills exhibit higher body fatness compared to boys, emphasizing the need for tailored strategies to enhance motor proficiency in girls. The study aims to understand the relationship between motor skills and obesity, suggesting that developmental delays may be a contributing factor.
Researchers mapped character relationships in Scottish epics and found close similarities to Irish texts, challenging the authenticity of Macpherson's works. The study also reveals distinct distance from classical Greek literature.
Researchers found that quitting smoking is associated with a temporary deterioration in blood glucose control, which can last up to three years. The study suggests that smokers with type 2 diabetes should expect to take extra care to keep their blood glucose levels well-controlled after quitting smoking.
A new study by Coventry University and Staffordshire University found that anxiety about a competitive situation makes athletes more likely to slip-up. The research tested 18 active young adults during identical physical tests, with participants experiencing worse coordination and higher mental anxiety in competitive trials.
Children who engage in 'green exercise' while cycling experience lower post-activity blood pressure compared to those without visual stimulus. The study suggests that nature scenes promote positive health effects, potentially encouraging public health practitioners to prescribe outdoor exercise.
The Thriplow Daffodil Weekend in Cambridgeshire has been forced to bring its dates forward by 26 days over its 46-year history due to increasing mild springs. UK climate change is causing vulnerable people and industries to shift their seasonal activities, like this flower festival.