Health News Archives
Learning Disabilities: Misc.
Imaging Shows Why Injured Brains ’Work Harder’
Tool highlighting increased blood flow could become standard measure of rehab, study says
Statins Show Little Benefit for Kids With Learning Disorder
No significant differences found in memory or attention, as some studies suggested
Teens Sleep Longer With Delayed School Starts
Most report less daytime sleepiness when opening bell is pushed back, study concludes
College Night Owls Have Lower Grades
Study finds students who are morning people function better on tests
Green Tea May Help Brain Cope With Sleep Disorders
Study in rats finds polyphenol compounds affect areas involved with learning and memory
’Real World’ Examples Don’t Make Math Any Easier
Those who learn concepts through abstract cases more likely to retain knowledge, study says
Compulsive Gamblers Don’t Learn From Their Mistakes
Study finds they have a mental rigidity that keeps them from folding their cards
Poor Working Memory Tied to Low School Scores
Team develops tool to test for kids who may have this genetic shortcoming
Fixing Poor Vision Boosts Preschoolers’ Test Scores
Early intervention with glasses brought them up to snuff with peers, study finds
Lack of Brain Protein May Explain ’Rain Man’ Abilities
Autistic savants learn some tasks better, but forget faster, study suggests
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