Adolescents are social strategists more than they are followers. A recent FAU study reveals that teens distinguish between the emotional influence of best friends and the status-driven pressure of popular peers, carefully choosing which cues to follow. As explained by Rebeca Funes.
Watching cartoons has been a part of many childhoods, being a source of entertainment while we were growing up. However it is possible that these cartoon help shape who we are with the lessons that they teach us even if we don’t realize it at the moment. Learn more as told by Jeremiah Thomas.
Several shows set in the 17th to the 19th century often create this atmosphere where relationships are slower, more meaningful, and filled with grand gestures. However, this dramatic and passionate view of the past often leaves out the truth of how these relationship really were. Learn more as told by Madison Ramos.
Depression and anxiety are two of the most common mental illnesses and even though the conditions themselves have no cure there are several ways to ease the symptoms that come with them. A recent review has shown that exercise can be an effective treatment for those symptoms. Learn more as told by Rebeca Funes.
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder known for movement issues, cognitive impairment, dementia, and sleep disorders among other symptoms. However a recent international study found groundbreaking information that can bring about major changes on how Parkinson’s disease is diagnosed and treated. Learn more about it as told by Rebeca Funes.
School is meant to be a safe environment where students are able to learn and connect with each other. However for some school is a place associated with fear and distress as bullying remains one of the biggest issues facing the student population. Learn more as told by Zoe Rodriguez.
Teenagers are often known for having a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern labeled as apathy by adults. But what is the source of these sighs, and shrugs? Whether it’s just laziness, a phase, or more psychologists suggest the true answer may be more complicated. Learn more as told Mia Palacios.
Wasabi now is not just a beloved topping on sushi but also proven to show remarkable benefits on the brain and for other medicinal properties. Due to certain compounds in wasabi it has shown several benefits with anti-inflammation, cancer prevention, improvement of cognitive functions, and more. Learn more as told by Rebeca Funes.
According to recent studies, rising global temperatures are doing more than just melting ice caps. Scientists have found that the extreme heat also affects how young children’s brains develop affecting key developmental areas including literacy, numeracy, and overall brain growth and cognitive function. Learn more about it as told by Camila Garcia.
For years Alzheimer’s disease has slowly erased the memories, independence, and identities of millions of people worldwide. However researchers recently made a breakthrough through two new drugs Lecanemab and Donanemab which have shown potential to counter some of the effects. Learn more about as told by Tiffany Perera.