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| Increased use of household fireworks creates a public health hazard Posted: 29 Jun 2021 11:43 AM PDT Fireworks are synonymous in the United States with the celebration of Independence Day and other special events, but the colorful displays have caused a growing risk to public safety in recent years, according to a new study. |
| Computer training program for seniors can reduce hazardous driving Posted: 29 Jun 2021 10:43 AM PDT A recent proof-of-concept study finds that a low-cost training program can reduce hazardous driving in older adults. Researchers hope the finding will lead to the training becoming more widely available. |
| Early experiences have larger effect on mood than more recent ones, study suggests Posted: 29 Jun 2021 10:43 AM PDT New insight on how our experiences during a task or interaction shape our current mood has just been published. |
| Just enough information will motivate young children to learn, drive curiosity Posted: 29 Jun 2021 09:08 AM PDT Preschool children are sensitive to the gap between how much they know and how much there is to learn, according to a new study. |
| A new kind of visual illusion uncovers how our brains connect the dots Posted: 29 Jun 2021 09:08 AM PDT A new class of illusion, developed by a visual artist and a psychology researcher, underscores the highly constructive nature of visual perception. |
| How environmental factors could provide for a young brain Posted: 29 Jun 2021 09:07 AM PDT A stimulating environment keeps the 'hippocampus' -- which is the brain's memory control center -- young, so to speak. Causes of this are molecular mechanisms that affect gene regulation. These current findings from studies in mice provide clues as to why an active, varied life can help preserve mental fitness in old age. |
| Evidence against physically punishing kids is clear, researchers say Posted: 29 Jun 2021 07:12 AM PDT A conclusive narrative review has found physical punishment of children is not effective in preventing child behavior problems or promoting positive outcomes and instead predicts increases in behavior problems and other poor outcomes over time. |
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