Genetics a Big Part of School Success
/Character traits, such as grit or desire to learn, have a heavy hand in academic success and are partially rooted in genetics, according to a psychology study at The University of Texas at Austin.
Read MoreCharacter traits, such as grit or desire to learn, have a heavy hand in academic success and are partially rooted in genetics, according to a psychology study at The University of Texas at Austin.
Read MoreUCLA researchers have developed a new breakthrough combination treatment that utilizes a vaccine to activate an immune response against advanced brain tumors.
Read MoreAtrial fibrilliation or AFib for short, is a common cause of an irregular, often rapid heart rate causing poor blood flow.
Read MoreDrugs can interact with foods, nutrients, and herbs in a number of ways. Each may affect the absorption, actions, metabolism, or excretion of the others.
Read MoreA recent government survey revealed teens are turning away from soda and switching instead to bottled water.
Read MoreOne drawback of using an antidepressant is the possible side effect of weight gain.
Read MoreDebilitating knee pain from arthritis is one of the most painful and crippling joint problems a person can experience.
Read MoreMemory lapses are common with age, but do not necessarily signal the onset of dementia.
Read MoreAlmost always, the creature gets into human bodies through our noses, often through the water we snort in when diving, water skiing, or doing other water sports.
Read MoreChanging just one seated meeting per week at work into a walking meeting increased the work-related physical activity levels of white-collar workers by 10 minutes.
Read MoreAs it turns out, there is a direct correlation between bad relationships and depressive symptoms, alcohol problems, and lower scores of self-reported health.
Read MoreOlder adults use more medications from prescriptions, over-the-counter (OTC) and supplements than any other age group in the United States.
Read MoreA new study out of Washington University in St. Louis finds that revenge has neither a temperature nor a flavor.
Read MoreHigh blood pressure or hypertension is a “silent killer” with few warning signs continuing to elude and remain at high levels in the American public. About 70 million people - 1 out of 3 adults – have it but only 52% have it under control.
Read MoreIt has been known that individuals with diabetes are at a greater risk for developing heart disease along with a higher incidence of death following a heart attack.
Read MoreNext time you feel like your blood pressure is rising, put on some classical music.
Read MoreWe Americans, never without our water bottles, are probably the most hydrated population on earth. But how much of what we drink is retained?
Read MoreA Mozart symphony can lower your blood pressure as much as exercising or even cutting salt from your diet.
Read MoreA new study by a Florida State University researcher shows that both a lack of stimulation in the workplace and a dirty working environment can have a long-term cognitive effect on employees.
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