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Stress Awareness Month | Media Advisory
In today's fast-paced world, stress has become a ubiquitous companion, impacting individuals across all walks of life. Stress Awareness Month serves as a crucial reminder ...
Sleep Better, Live Better: Improving Sleep Quality Can Lead to Less Stress and Improved Cognition
Research has demonstrated that increased stress and all-night study sessions can lead to lower cognitive functioning and test scores, adding even more pressure on college ...
Managing Menopause: Mind-Body Solutions for Hot Flashes, Sleep and Well-Being
In recognition of World Menopause Day, Baylor psychologist shares research on hypnotherapy's beneficial effects in relieving hot flashes (Image credit: Rana Hamid via Getty Images) ...
Reflection, Recognition and Expression: The Science of Cultivating Gratitude
Baylor positive psychology researchers offer three ways to increase gratitude and empathy Credit: Marina Demidiuk / iStock / Getty Images Plus Gratitude research delves into the science ...
Shinn-Cunningham Named President-Elect of Acoustical Society of America
By: Caroline Sheedy Barbara Shinn-Cunningham, the director of Carnegie Mellon University’s Neuroscience Institute and the George A. and Helen Dunham Cowan Professor of Auditory ...
Aston University hosts epilepsy experts from across the Midlands
The annual Midlands Epilepsy Research Priority Showcase brought together researchers from across the region The event included academics from Aston University, University of Birmingham, University ...
Aston Institute of Health and Neurodevelopment celebrates British Science Week and Brain Awareness Week
• Institute of Health and Neurodevelopment to host children’s activities at Birmingham’s science museum Thinktank on Saturday 18 March • British Science Week is a ten-day ...
Researchers reveal CBD can counter epileptic seizures in children
• Aston University epilepsy model used to illustrate the mechanisms of seizure activity • Results suggest how CBD can be useful in the treatment of childhood epilepsy • ...
Our plastic brains: the wonderful world of wiring, waves and wandering – livestreamed public lecture
Aston Institute of Health and Neurodevelopment to host fourth in a series of livestreamed public lectures Lecture to explore Dr Stuart Greenhill's research into how ...
New method of examining the brain’s electrical signals could hold the key to better treatment of epilepsy and schizophrenia
Researchers are exploring new ways to ‘listen’ to and record electrical signals emitted from brain cells Findings could be used to help treat conditions like ...