A Nap at Work Helps Productivity
Taking a nap at work may make you more productive.
Taking a nap at work may make you more productive.
A Summer Camp Helps At Risk Teens
Stacy Weaver shows us one teacher's unique tactic to help at-risk teens.
Stacy Weaver shows us one teacher's unique tactic to help at-risk teens.
Sun Suicide
While most of us feel depressed with a lack of sunlight, some places in the world see an increase in suicides because of too much sunlight.
While most of us feel depressed with a lack of sunlight, some places in the world see an increase in suicides because of too much sunlight.
Teens Use ADHD Drugs to Concentrate
Students across the country are looking for pharmaceutical help to get them through the last round of exams.
Students across the country are looking for pharmaceutical help to get them through the last round of exams.
A Computer Program Helps Procrastination
A computer program blocks access to websites and email servers for a designated period of time to cut down on procrastination.
A computer program blocks access to websites and email servers for a designated period of time to cut down on procrastination.
Pave It Forward
NBC's Brian Curtis reports on a technique called "Paving It Forward" that helps people overcome challenges.
NBC's Brian Curtis reports on a technique called "Paving It Forward" that helps people overcome challenges.
ADHD Medication Helps Kids in School
A new study suggests children who take medication for ADHD may do better in school than unmedicated kids with the condition.
A new study suggests children who take medication for ADHD may do better in school than unmedicated kids with the condition.
Brain Scan
Psychiatrist Todd Clements bought a new 3-D brain scan called a spect image to get inside his patients' head. A radioactive material injected into the bloodstream is absored by the brain to show how it functions. Blue areas are calm. Active show up red.
Psychiatrist Todd Clements bought a new 3-D brain scan called a spect image to get inside his patients' head. A radioactive material injected into the bloodstream is absored by the brain to show how it functions. Blue areas are calm. Active show up red.
Soldier Stress
He smiles while looking at pictures from his months in Iraq, but Joe Cortez admits, those smiles sometimes mask the war within.
He smiles while looking at pictures from his months in Iraq, but Joe Cortez admits, those smiles sometimes mask the war within.
Autism May Be Reversible
A small study suggests autism may be reversible in some kids.
A small study suggests autism may be reversible in some kids.
Autism Could be Connected to a Region of the Brain
A region of the brain responsible for processing faces and emotions is enlarged in kids with autism.
A region of the brain responsible for processing faces and emotions is enlarged in kids with autism.
A Diet for Autistic Children Can Help Them Feel Good
There are lots of therapies and strategies that can improve the abilities and overall well-being of autistic children.
There are lots of therapies and strategies that can improve the abilities and overall well-being of autistic children.
Sun Suicide
While most of us feel depressed with a lack of sunlight, some places in the world see an increase in suicides because of too much sunlight.
While most of us feel depressed with a lack of sunlight, some places in the world see an increase in suicides because of too much sunlight.
Studies Show 10% of Children Are Addicted to Video Games
A new survey finds nearly 10% of children are addicted to video games.
A new survey finds nearly 10% of children are addicted to video games.
Kids Who Don't Get Enough Sleep May Show Behavioral Problems
Children who don't get enough sleep are more likely to exhibit behavioral problems.
Children who don't get enough sleep are more likely to exhibit behavioral problems.
Studies Show 10% of Children Are Addicted to Video Games
A new survey finds nearly 10% of children are addicted to video games.
A new survey finds nearly 10% of children are addicted to video games.
Symphony Toddlers
Studies show music can sooth anxious or aggressive toddlers.
Studies show music can sooth anxious or aggressive toddlers.
Sweet Tooth Means Kid Growth
Your kid's craving for sugar may be a sign they're growing.
Your kid's craving for sugar may be a sign they're growing.
Anesthesia in Children Could Lead to Learning Disabilities
Children who have been put under anesthesia have an increased risk for learning disabilities.
Children who have been put under anesthesia have an increased risk for learning disabilities.
A Stress Hormone May Help Doctors Understand Autism
Researchers may have found a clue to why children with an autistic condition called Asperger Syndrome have extreme difficulty adapting to small changes to their routines or changes in their environment.
Researchers may have found a clue to why children with an autistic condition called Asperger Syndrome have extreme difficulty adapting to small changes to their routines or changes in their environment.
