Vasectomy :: Popularity of vasectomy in New Zealand
A study at The University of Auckland is looking at the reasons behind New Zealand?s high rate of vasectomies.
Psychology
Stock options may cost shareholders much less than previously thought
Controversial stock options for company executives may be much less costly to shareholders than current mathematical models suggest, according to research presented January 5 by Tim Leung of Princeton’s Department of Operations Research and Financial Engineering.
Dementia :: Bilingualism has protective effect in delaying onset of dementia by four years
Canadian scientists have found astonishing evidence that the lifelong use of two languages can help delay the onset of dementia symptoms by four years compared to people who are monolingual.
Instinct :: Trusting your instincts leads you to the right answer
A UCL (University College London) study has found that you are more likely to perform well if you do not think too hard and instead trust your instincts. The research, published online today in the journal Current Biology, shows that, in some cases, instinctive snap decisions are more reliable than decisions taken using higher-level cognitive processes.
Healthcare :: Virtua Health Partners with University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP) and Virtua Health have developed a strategic learning partnership to create a model for innovation in learning, technology and applied health care. With an ongoing dedication to advancing the careers of its students and faculty, the University has partnered for the first time with a leading regional healthcare organization that is at the forefront of technology and the delivery of high-quality care.
Colorectal Cancer :: Minorities and colorectal cancer screening
Telephone outreach can dramatically increase the incidence of screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) in an urban minority population, according to a new study published in the December 2006 issue of American Journal of Public Health.
Imaging :: Imaging pinpoints brain regions that ‘see the future’
Using brain imaging, researchers from Washington University in St. Louis have identified several brain regions that are involved in the uniquely human ability to envision future events. The study, to be published in the journal PNAS, provides evidence that memory and future thought are highly interrelated and helps explain why future thought may be impossible without memories. Findings suggest that envisioning the future may be a critical prerequisite for many higher-level planning processes.
Psychology :: Young kids harmed by peer and sibling hitting
If the kids in your family come to blows this holiday break over who gets to play with the new Elmo TMX, parents may need to do more than just dismiss it as ?kid?s stuff,? according to a new study by University of New Hampshire researchers.
Video Games :: Video games are hard to give up
Kids and adults will stay glued to video games this holiday season because the fun of playing actually is rooted in fulfilling their basic psychological needs. Psychologists at the University of Rochester, in collaboration with Immersyve Inc., a virtual environment think tank, asked 1,000 gamers what motivates them to keep playing. The results published in the journal Motivation and Emotion this month suggest that people enjoy video games because they find them intrinsically satisfying.
Back Pain :: Psychological treatments improve back pain
Psychological interventions for chronic low back pain are effective, a new review of studies has found. Not only do these approaches improve psychological outcomes such as depression and health-related quality of life, they also reduce patients’ experience of pain.