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Rest is a key part of life
United Press International: The lost art of introspection — even daydreaming — may be an increasingly valuable but elusive part of life, U.S. researchers said. Psychological scientist Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, a professor of the University
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Sentencing Ruling Reflects Rethinking on Juvenile Justice
The New York Times: On one hand, scientists and judicial experts say, knowing that someone has committed a brutal crime as a youngster says little about his penchant as an adult. As a group of
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Social-class discrimination plays a role in poorer health for teens
Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel: A study of teenagers led by a University of Wisconsin-Madison researcher reports that social class discrimination can contribute to poorer health. Previous studies have linked poverty and poor health, but UW researcher Thomas Fuller-Rowell says this
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When Do Kids Become Adults?
The New York Times: It’s that time of year: “senioritis” has set in. All that remains between childhood and adulthood is the prom and graduation. Many of these high school students have been driving since
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Childhood Stress Leaves Genetic Scars
Science: Traumatic experiences in early life can leave emotional scars. But a new study suggests that violence in childhood may leave a genetic mark as well. Researchers have found that children who are physically abused
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Brains of Kids With Math Anxiety Function Differently, Says Study
ABC: Kids who get the jitters before a math test may actually have different brain functions than kids without math anxiety, according to a new study. Researchers from the Stanford University School of Medicine recruited
