Ban on fast-food TV ads may cut obesity
November 20, 2008 ATLANTA - A little less “I’m Lovin’ It” could put a significant dent in the problem of childhood obesity, suggests a new study in the U.S. that attempts to measure the effect of TV fast-food ads.Original post by PsycPORT.com
Coloring on the other side of the brain
November 18, 2008 WASHINGTON - Learning the name of a color changes the part of the brain that handles color perception.Original post by PsycPORT.com
Experts bemoan loss of kids’ play time
November 18, 2008 NEW YORK - In one classroom, a group of preschool teachers squatted on the floor, acting to be cave-dwelling hunter-gatherers. Next door, another group ended a raucous musical game by placing their tambourines and drums atop their heads.Original post by PsycPORT.com
Organic Trade organization Launches Unprecedented Marketing Initiative to Promote Organic
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Greenfield, MA – Nov. 17, 2008 – As the longstanding voice of leadership in the $23.6 billion organic industry, the Organic Trade organization (OTA)…
Can you recognize Alzheimer’s?
November 17, 2008 CHARLOTTE, N.C. - whether you’ve ever forgotten the name of a business associate or lost your keys, you might have wondered, even just fleetingly, whether you have the beginnings of Alzheimer’s disease.Original post by PsycPORT.com
Marquette student works to de-stigmatize mental illness on campus
November 16, 2008 Nov. 16–This week, you’ll find 22-year-old Marquette University student Michael Mannarino leading a primal scream session and talking to a crowd about his attempted suicide. But he hasn’t always spoken so openly about these things.Original post by PsycPORT.com
Stress balls, books being used to calm investors
November 14, 2008 NEW YORK, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Stress balls, history lessons, and de facto book clubs along with more handholding than usual are becoming means of communication and support amoung financial advisers and their clients as they try to weather turbulent times.Original post by PsycPORT.c…
