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Age-related declines are a consequence of knowing more, not less, says Warwick study
University of Warwick 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 University of Warwick research
A study led by primatologist Dr. Chiara De Gregorio from The University of Warwick 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.
Warwick 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 University of Warwick, 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.
University of Warwick researchers pioneer new therapy to resolve sleep and mental health issues for UK workers
A new online psychological therapy, spearheaded by The University of Warwick, has been shown to dramatically improve insomnia, anxiety and depression symptoms.
Incentivise joining parenting support groups says review from The University of Warwick
A systemic review from the University of Warwick’s Medical School shows that financial incentives can increase the number of parents who attend parenting skills groups focused on disruptive behaviour in children.
University of Warwick Psychologist Elected to British Academy
A University of Warwick professor, Gordon D. A. Brown, has been elected to the British Academy, the UK’s national academy for humanities and social sciences. The election was announced today, Thursday 18 July.