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Essential Reads: Measuring the Impact of Antenatal Depression on the Fetal Brain Using Neuroimaging

Previous studies have observed that the children of depressed mothers are more likely to have delays in cognitive development, worse school performance, higher rates of behavioral problems, and deficits in social-emotional regulation.  Children of depressed mothers are also more likely to experience adolescent depression.   Most studies have understood these vulnerabilities to neurodevelopmental problems and psychiatric… Read More »

Is Ribena good for you?

Ribena is a popular drink renowned for its brightly coloured formula. Although children love it, many parents aren’t sure if it is healthy or not. In order to find out whether Ribena is good or bad for you, we’ve researched its ingredients and scrutinised its nutritional profile. What are the Ingredients in Ribena? Before we… Read More »

Computer simulations of the brain can predict language recovery in stroke survivors

At Boston University, a team of researchers is working to better understand how language and speech is processed in the brain, and how to best rehabilitate people who have lost their ability to communicate due to brain damage caused by a stroke, trauma, or another type of brain injury. This type of language loss is… Read More »

7 healthy snacks to keep you full on the go

Can’t quit your snacking habit? You aren’t alone, as research finds that 1 in 3 people are consuming more unhealthy snacks since lockdown. Nutritionist Rob Thorp suggests 7 healthy snacks to keep you full on the go Recent research by OnePoll, found that almost one in three (28 per cent) people have been found to… Read More »