NODE SMITH, ND Older adults are especially vulnerable to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic — with higher risks of… Mental Health Issues in Older Adults From COVID-19 Pandemic

NODE SMITH, ND Music educator Martin J. Bergee thought that if he could just control his study for the myriad… Study Links Math and Musical Ability

NODE SMITH, ND The brains of healthy adults recovered faster from a mild vascular challenge and performed better on complex… Cocoa Flavanols May Benefit Vascular and Cognitive Health

NODE SMITH, ND Obesity has been linked to increased risk for over a dozen different types of cancer, as well… New Study on Obesity, Immune Function and Cancer Development

NODE SMITH, ND New research has identified and described a cellular process that, despite what textbooks say, has remained elusive… DNA Transcription Mechanism Elaborated Further – Biology Textbook Update

NODE SMITH, ND In the most extensive study of its kind, researchers from the University of Copenhagen, in collaboration with… Microorganisms in Bed Dust May Reduce Asthma/Allergy Risk

NODE SMITH, ND In a multi-group collaborative involving the National Emerging Infectious Disease Laboratories (NEIDL), the Center for Regenerative Medicine… Pathophysiology of SARS-CoV-2 Lung Damage

NODE SMITH, ND Under the current pandemic conditions, activities out in nature are a popular pastime. The beneficial effects of… The More Biodiversity in Environment the Happier People Are

NODE SMITH, ND The evidence for the harmful effects of alcohol on brain health is compelling, but now experts have… The Three Most Impactful Ages of Alcohol Use on Brain Health

NODE SMITH, ND A new paper from a UIC researcher shows evidence that suggests sex steroids may play a role… Study on Protective Role of Sex Hormones in COVID-19

NODE SMITH, ND People who are dogmatic about their views seek less information and make less accurate judgements as a… Dogmatic Beliefs May Predispose Us to Less Accurate Judgements

NODE SMITH, ND A Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) study has found that some Singaporeans have reported that, despite… An Interesting Study on ‘Deepfakes’ and Our Likelihood to Circulate Them

NODE SMITH, ND Since the coronavirus pandemic began in the spring, many people have only seen their close friends and… Neuroscientists Study Isolation in Midst of Pandemic

NODE SMITH, ND The quantum sensing abilities of nanodiamonds can be used to improve the sensitivity of paper-based diagnostic tests,… Using Quantum Diamonds as a New Diagnostic Method

Node Smith, ND If dispositional mindfulness can teach us anything about how we react to stress, it might be an… An Interesting Twist on Mindfulness Research

Node Smith, ND The brain encodes information collected by our senses. However, to perceive our environment and to constructively interact… Research on How Sensory Memories are Formed in the Brain

Node Smith, ND How do people experience time alone and time with others? Findings from a new Bar-Ilan University study… Extroversion and Introversion BOTH Important for Personal Growth

Node Smith, ND A technology called functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) can be used to objectively measure tinnitus, or ringing in… Objectively Measuring Tinnitus

Node Smith, ND Food allergies are a big problem. About 7% of children and 2% of adults in the U.S.… Non-GMO “Low-Allergen” Varieties of Common Allergens