Should we screen people for irregular heartbeat (known as atrial fibrillation, or AF for short) in an effort to prevent
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Lowering blood pressure reduces risk of cognitive impairment
Intensive control of blood pressure in older people significantly reduced the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a precursor
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How ‘Dry January’ is the secret to better sleep, saving money and losing weight
New research from the University of Sussex shows that taking part in Dry January — abstaining from booze for a
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What are you looking at? How attention affects decision-making: Eye-trackers show that what you gaze at influences your choices
Scientists using eye-tracking technology have found that what we look at helps guide our decisions when faced with two visible
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The richer the reward, the faster you’ll likely move to reach it
If you are wondering how long you personally are willing to stand in line to buy that hot new holiday
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Why patients lie to their doctors: Fear of being judged and embarrassed are among the reasons
When your doctor asks how often you exercise, do you give her an honest answer? How about when she asks
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How to avoid raising a materialistic child
If you’re a parent, you may be concerned that materialism among children has been on the rise. According to research,
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Have an irregular heartbeat? You may have an increased risk of dementia
People with a particular kind of irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation may experience a faster decline in thinking and memory
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Never forget a face? Research suggests people know an average of 5,000 faces
For the first time scientists have been able to put a figure on how many faces people actually know- a
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Earlier treatment could help reverse autistic-like behavior in tuberous sclerosis
New research on autism has found, in a mouse model, that drug treatment at a young age can reverse social
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