News tagged with stress index

Poverty can physically impair brain, reducing children's ability to learn

(PhysOrg.com) -- Chronic stress from growing up in poverty can physiologically impact children's brains, impairing their working memory and diminishing their ability to develop language, reading and problem-solving skills, ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Apr 10, 2009 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (7) | comments 3

Recession suddenly humbles high-tech sector

(AP) -- The $1.6 million red Bugatti crouches in the showroom, flanked by Lamborghinis, Bentleys and a Rolls-Royce all polished to a shimmer. The nearby potted plants, however, are dusty and wilting. With super-luxury car ...

Technology / Business

created May 24, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Tapping away desire for those favorite foods and snacks

Psychological acupuncture has been shown to be successful in reducing food cravings for up to six months in people who are overweight or obese.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Apr 23, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0