Simple tool boosts motivation, improves health in elderlyOctober 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Researchers in the US have discovered the "Getting-Out-of-Bed (GoB) measure" to gauge motivation levels and the attitude towards life in older adults. The study, conducted by scientists at the Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) appears in the October issue of the Journal of Psychosocial Oncology.
Low birth weight linked to decreased bone mineral density in adulthoodAugust 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - In a new study, Finnish researchers have found that adults born with very low birth weight have lower bone mineral density. Led by Dr. Petteri Hovi, from the National Institute for Health and Welfare Helsinki, Finland, the researchers evaluated skeletal health in 144 adults (ages ranging from 18 to 27 years) who were born preterm with very low birth weight.
Risk factors of disordered eating in fat teens identifiedJuly 31st, 2009 WASHINGTON - A team of researchers has identified factors that may increase overweight adolescents' risk of engaging in extreme weight control behaviors such as self-induced vomiting, the use of diet pills, laxatives, and diuretics, as well as binge eating. Overweight youth with certain socio-environmental, psychological, and behavioral tendencies, such as reading magazine articles about dieting, reporting a lack of family connectedness, placing a high importance on weight, and reporting having participated in unhealthy weight control behaviors, are more likely to suffer from eating disorders.
Early experience linked to chronic diseases in later lifeJuly 20th, 2009 TORONTO - Experiences in early life stick to people into adulthood and may render them more susceptible to many of the chronic diseases of ageing, according to a new study. A team led by University of British Columbia (UBC) researchers Gregory Miller and Michael Kobor performed genome-wide profiling in 103 healthy adults aged 25-40 years.
Lightning may have cooked 'dinner' for early lifeJuly 14th, 2009 LONDON - In a new research, scientists have determined that early life in the form of microbes may have relied on lightning to cook their dinner. When lightning strikes sand or sediment, the path followed by the bolt can fuse into a glassy tube called a fulgurite.
US nurturing long term ties with Pak to help counter militancy: MullenJuly 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman, Admiral Mike Mullen has said that the United States is in the process of nurturing a long-term relationship with Pakistan to help the troubled nation counter the threat emanating from extremist organizations like the Taliban and Al-Qaeda better. Mullen said it is very important for the US to help the security forces of both Pakistan and Afghanistan to quell terrorism more effectively.
Men better than women at hammering nailsJune 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Men can hammer a nail with a few, clean sharp strokes and are better at it than women, says a new study. Duncan Irschick and colleagues at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst (U-M) measured hammering performance in men and women.
Women more accurate than men at hammering a nail in broad daylightJune 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Women are more accurate in hammering a nail in broad daylight than men, finds a new study. Duncan Irschick and his colleagues, at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, measured hammering performances of men and women.
Genes that influence the onset of menstruation identifiedMay 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - An international team of researchers have identified genes that influence the start of menstruation, a milestone of female reproductive health that has lifelong influences on overall health. The team includes two scientists at the Institute for Aging Research of Hebrew SeniorLife.
Partner's status influences woman's interest in opposite sexMay 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A partner's status influences a woman's interest in the opposite sex, a new study says. In the study, women with and without sexual partners showed little difference in their subjective ratings of photos of men, when contemplating masculinity and attractiveness.
Happier kids grow into healthier adultsMay 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Children who stay focussed and are even-tempered have a better shot at good health in adulthood, a fact even truer of girls, according to a new study. 'Certain characteristics already evident early in life are likely to spark positive or negative emotions, and also influence biological and behavioural responses to stress,' said study co-author Laura D.
Inmates with social support likely to maintain religious conversionsMay 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Prisoners who have support from positive social networks, such as mentors or family members, are more likely to keep their religious conversions, a new study has revealed. According to lead author Kent R.
Honeybees change roles to avoid mid-life crisisApril 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Adding to the impressive list of bee qualities, scientists have now found that honeybees go through a metamorphosis in their mid-life and perform different social roles as they age. Female worker bees work in the hive as they venture into adulthood, and perform tasks like taking care of the baby bees.
Dogs are nearer to human than chimpanzees ?March 27th, 2009 Dogs better models than chimps for understanding human social behavior
WASHINGTON - In a new research, scientists have determined that though chimpanzees share many of our genes, dogs are a better model for understanding human social behavior, as they have lived with us for a long period. "Shared environment has led to the emergence of functionally shared behavioral features in dogs and humans and, in some cases, functionally analogous underlying cognitive skills," lead author Jozsef Topal explained to Discovery News.
Anti-social behaviour among girls triggers depression in adolescenceFebruary 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Anti-social behaviour among girls and anxiety among both boys and girls of first and second grade brought on depression in early adolescence. 'Anti-social behaviour has typically been viewed as a big problem among boys, so it tends to be ignored among girls, said James Mazza, University of Washington (UW) professor of educational psychology and co-author of the new study.
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