deprivation

Children who have experienced deprivation are more likely to make more impulsive choices than those who don't and can lead to addictions in later life -- research has shown. 'Trait impulsivity', the preference for immediate gratification,…

A new study shows that that early deprivation continues to affect brain development well into adolescence. After the fall of communism in Romania, thousands of children were discovered in institutional orphanages across the country. Because…

Sleep deprivation or disturbed sleeping patterns could cause several health issues. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), approximately one in every three American adults does not get enough sleep. Interruptions to…

Girl helping a boy.— UnsplashA recent study published in the journal PLOS Biology has shown that sleeplessness can affect people's behaviour.While it is a well-known fact that sleep affects many aspects of health, including skin,…

Despite knowing the importance of a good night’s sleep, many of uscompromise on it due to various reasons. Insufficient sleep or lack of quality sleepcould lead to several health issues in the long run. Irregular sleep-wake cyclesmay impact…

Last Updated: July 07, 2022, 17:01 ISTWhen the quantity and quality of sleep get hampered because of daily activities, it deteriorates the health of an individual. We already know that poor diet, limited exercise and smoking are extremely…

People living in socially-deprived areas of the United Statesare more likely to die prematurely from cardiovascular (CV) complications according to new research published recently in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.The study, completed by…

The serotonin 2A (5-HT2A) receptor is widely distributed in the brain and plays a critical role in perception, cognition and psychosis. It is also responsible for the psychedelic effects of drugs, such as psilocybin (hallucinogenic…

A new UCSF study that mapped the neural connections of newborns with two different kinds of brain injuries found the maps looked very different -- and were linked to significantly different developmental outcomes years later. The study,…

More than two thirds (65.5%) of students are experiencing poor sleep quality and this is linked to mental health problems, new research published in the peer-reviewed journal Annals of Human Biologysuggests. The findings, based on more than…