Children with autism have too many "junction boxes" in their brains, a study has found. The surplus synapses - places where neurons connect and communicate - are due to a lack of "pruning" that normally occurs early in life. In mice with autistic traits, scientists were able to restore synaptic pruning and reduce symptoms with a drug used to suppress the immune systems of … [Read more...] about Brain Synapses of Children with Autism
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Uphill Battles: Ending the Gender Divide in Books and Film
It hasn't been a stellar week for women in the arts. Let me be more specific: It’s been a lousy week for female writers and women in the film industry. Notwithstanding the Oscar that Meryl Streep earned for her depiction of England’s first female prime minister -- a standout, bravura performance from the gold standard of acting, as I was bemoaning on Twitter about the … [Read more...] about Uphill Battles: Ending the Gender Divide in Books and Film
4 Happiness Skills Anyone Can Learn
Happiness is not only good for your health, according to a study in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences but apparently it’s good for business too. In his Harvard Business Review article, Shawn Achor sites that happy doctors diagnose 19% faster and happy sales people increase sales by 37%. He goes on to say, “Happiness is the single greatest competitive … [Read more...] about 4 Happiness Skills Anyone Can Learn
Vision and Touch & Play
As a baby’s vision improves, she is better able to distinguish between different shapes, colors and movements. While babies are able to see from birth, your baby is very nearsighted and can only focus on what is about a hand’s distance from her face. Guess what! That is about the distance your face is when you are feeding or holding her! So, make sure she gets plenty of … [Read more...] about Vision and Touch & Play
While He Fantasizes About You, You’re Thinkin’ About…Food?
What have mothers always told their daughters as they enter the dating world? Sit with your legs crossed tight...men are always thinking about sex! Well, if moms are being fair, they'd share a little warning with their sons too: Protect your wallet and your fridge...women are always thinking about food! To be fair, I'm being a little dramatic about it. And I'm a little … [Read more...] about While He Fantasizes About You, You’re Thinkin’ About…Food?