Childhood Trauma Affects Adulthood Impulsiveness
Being able to control impulses—knowing when to act and when to hold back—is a key skill for adults. A new study from the University of Michigan (U-M) Medical School finds that impulsiveness in [...]
Social Ties Keep Us Healthy
Health is usually considered an individual pursuit: you eat healthy and you exercise. According to a new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, being healthy is more than [...]
Walking in Nature Aids Emotional Regulation
Taking a walk is a great way to get some exercise and, according to new research, aids the brain in regulating emotions. Stanford University researchers found that people who walked in nature, [...]
PLAY Project Helps Families with Autism
A new intervention for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) boosts children’s development and improves parents’ mental health. Researchers led by Dr. Richard Solomon at the Ann Arbor Center for [...]
Mindfulness Helps Adults Overcome Childhood Adversity
How can adults who experienced trauma as children improve their lives? Research from Temple University suggests that adults who use mindfulness techniques are better able to overcome childhood [...]