Mental health
As Alizeìe Charet, a yoga enthusiast, shared on her TikTok video, practicing yoga for just one week can have a profound impact on both physical and mental health. With yoga classes available globally, either in person or online, people from all walks of life are discovering the benefits of this
Autism
Pioneering research in autism has highlighted the crucial role of longitudinal studies in understanding the complex and multifaceted developmental disease. Conducted by investigators at Rutgers University - The State University of New Jersey, the study underscored the significance of these research designs in uncovering etiological factors, developmental changes, and adult
Autism
A recent study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders examined the causal ideas mothers had about autism spectrum disorder (ASD), sociodemographic characteristics associated with these ideas, and whether reported ideas differed over time. Conducted by researchers from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, the study utilized
Mental health
In today's fast-paced world, stress has become a common phenomenon among students, affecting their physical and mental well-being. However, yoga is emerging as a gentle yet powerful escape from this chaos. According to Abarna Mathivanan, diabetic educator, PCOD and weight loss expert, and founder of Dietrifit, yoga offers
Autism
Autism affects millions of people worldwide, yet a significant proportion of society remains unaware of the condition's complexities. A recent Op-Ed piece in The i Paper highlighted the misperceptions surrounding autism, with readers sharing their personal experiences and frustrations about the lack of understanding. Many families, like the
Autism
A recent study published in Brain Sciences has found that children with autism often experience impairments in language, communication, and socio-emotional skills, which can be early warning signs of the condition. The study, led by researchers from the University of Salento in Italy, used the Griffiths III tool to evaluate
Autism
Researchers from the University of Lille have made a significant discovery about the sense of self in individuals with autism. Their study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, explored the narrative identity of 44 participants, 22 with autism and 22 without. The team found that individuals with autism exhibited lower
Autism
Research published in the Journal of Health Sciences and Surveillance System has demonstrated the effectiveness of Parent-Mediated Communication-Focused Treatment (PACT) in improving receptive and expressive language in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The study, conducted by researchers from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, involved a systematic review and meta-analysis
Autism
Research by University College London (UCL) has explored the implications of autism on our understanding of social interaction and cognition. According to the study, autism has significantly influenced social-cognitive neuroscience, encouraging the search for the brain bases of social abilities. The researchers propose a hierarchical framework of three worlds -
Adults
Autistic adults are more likely to experience loneliness than their nonautistic counterparts, which can have severe mental and physical health consequences. A recent study by researchers at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) sheds light on how autistic individuals cope with loneliness, finding that social contact and problem-solving strategies
Australians
Research conducted by Curtin University in Western Australia highlights the positive impact of everyday activities on mental well-being. The study surveyed over 600 Western Australian adults, revealing that regular interactions with friends, time spent in nature, and mentally engaging activities are strong indicators of improved mental health. According to the
Mental health
Playing video games can have both positive and negative effects on a person's mental health, with research suggesting that it can relieve stress, improve memory, and even offer time and space for players to experiment with different identities. However, gaming can also lead to feelings of loneliness, obsessive
