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Age-related declines are a consequence of knowing more, not less, says Warwick study
ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ research has shown that the cognitive slowness and disjointedness that comes with aging can be better explained as a symptom of a brain that knows too much (‘cluttered wisdom’) instead of the consequence of cognitive decline.
Off-key beginnings: Baby lemurs sing out of tune, just like human children, finds ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ research
A study led by primatologist Dr. Chiara De Gregorio from The ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ has found that Madagascar’s singing lemurs, the indris (indri indri), sing out of tune in infancy and improve as adults, just like a human child learning to control their voice.
Challenges and games are best for primate wellbeing, finds ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ study
A meta-analysis, led by The ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ, has found that primates under human care prefer cognitively challenging enrichment activities, such as training and games, over socialising with other primates or more ‘passive’ enrichment methods.
Warwick study shows that adults born prematurely are less able to form romantic relations and have children
In a paper published in JAMA Network Open today, researchers from The ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ, Monash University, and the University of Bonn, reveal that adults who were born very prematurely, or with a very low birth weight have greater difficulty in forming romantic and sexual relationships and starting a family.
ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ researchers pioneer new therapy to resolve sleep and mental health issues for UK workers
A new online psychological therapy, spearheaded by The ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ, has been shown to dramatically improve insomnia, anxiety and depression symptoms.
Incentivise joining parenting support groups says review from The ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ
A systemic review from the ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ’s Medical School shows that financial incentives can increase the number of parents who attend parenting skills groups focused on disruptive behaviour in children.