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Virtual learning may help NICU nurses recognize baby pain

Posted: 09 Jul 2021 07:42 AM PDT

Babies younger than four weeks old, called neonates, were once thought not to perceive pain due to not-yet-fully-developed sensory systems, but modern research says otherwise.

Vocal music boosts the recovery of language functions after stroke

Posted: 09 Jul 2021 07:42 AM PDT

Listening to vocal music is a simple and cost-efficient way of promoting recovery and brain health after a stroke.

Recess quality influences student behavior, social-emotional development

Posted: 09 Jul 2021 06:44 AM PDT

Recess quality, not just the amount of time spent away from the classroom, plays a major role in whether children experience the full physical, mental and social-emotional benefits of recess, a new study has found.

Tooth loss associated with increased cognitive impairment, dementia

Posted: 08 Jul 2021 05:39 AM PDT

Tooth loss is a risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia -- and with each tooth lost, the risk of cognitive decline grows, according to a new analysis.

Adult ADHD is linked to numerous physical conditions, study finds

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 04:16 PM PDT

Adults with ADHD are at higher risk of a wide range of physical conditions, including nervous system, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and metabolic diseases, according to a large register-based study in Sweden.