Many people have experienced a few nights of bad sleep that resulted in shifting attention spans, impulsive tendencies and hyperactivity the next day — all behaviors resembling ADHD. A new study found that this dynamic may also be linked to increased entrepreneurial behavior. “We’re not advocating depriving yourself of sleep to get ahead,” said Jeff… Read More »
The “enhanced paper grip test” validated by researchers from the Centre for Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Technologies (CBRT) at Staffordshire University involves pulling a small card from underneath the participant’s foot while asking them to grip with their big toe (Hallux). The proposed test can potentially be used to monitor muscle weakness in clinics for better… Read More »
A new study has found that puppies can help children stay away from bad behaviour. The study, carried out by the University of Western Australia, shows that puppies can have beneficial effects on children’s social skills and help keep them out of trouble. UWA looked at the emotional wellbeing of over 1,600 children between the… Read More »
A new study looked at subjects who ate dinner at 10pm and went to bed at 11pm, versus those who ate at 6pm and went to bed at the same time. No matter what food was in the meal, the fat burned was lower for the later meal time. The study’s author Jonathan C. Jun,… Read More »
A lot of research on the ability of moderate exercise to curtail cigarette cravings has amounted to an apparent contradiction: it appears to be effective in short term, controlled laboratory studies, but ineffective in treatment studies. The conclusion suggested in the outcomes of one study is that although exercise helps improve the mood of smokers… Read More »
Patient safety is a top health care priority, but determining how to consistently ensure highest quality can be a complex process that doesn’t always provide a clear path toward action. Confronting safety concerns—and preventing patient harm, delays, and errors in care—can be even more challenging in larger organizations in which support from executives, clinical and… Read More »