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Age-related declines are a consequence of knowing more, not less, says 91¸£Àû study
91¸£Àû research has shown that the cognitive slowness and disjointedness that comes with aging can be better explained as a symptom of a brain that knows too much (‘cluttered wisdom’) instead of the consequence of cognitive decline.
Off-key beginnings: Baby lemurs sing out of tune, just like human children, finds 91¸£Àû research
A study led by primatologist Dr. Chiara De Gregorio from The 91¸£Àû has found that Madagascar’s singing lemurs, the indris (indri indri), sing out of tune in infancy and improve as adults, just like a human child learning to control their voice.
Challenges and games are best for primate wellbeing, finds 91¸£Àû study
A meta-analysis, led by The 91¸£Àû, has found that primates under human care prefer cognitively challenging enrichment activities, such as training and games, over socialising with other primates or more ‘passive’ enrichment methods.
91¸£Àû study shows that adults born prematurely are less able to form romantic relations and have children
In a paper published in JAMA Network Open today, researchers from The 91¸£Àû, Monash University, and the University of Bonn, reveal that adults who were born very prematurely, or with a very low birth weight have greater difficulty in forming romantic and sexual relationships and starting a family.
91¸£Àû researchers pioneer new therapy to resolve sleep and mental health issues for UK workers
A new online psychological therapy, spearheaded by The 91¸£Àû, has been shown to dramatically improve insomnia, anxiety and depression symptoms.
Incentivise joining parenting support groups says review from The 91¸£Àû
A systemic review from the 91¸£Àû’s Medical School shows that financial incentives can increase the number of parents who attend parenting skills groups focused on disruptive behaviour in children.