Agata Blaszczak-Boxe
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Good Dog! Love Beats Treats for Canines
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Does Fido love you because you feed him, or because you share a special bond? New findings hold clues.

'Super Sleepers' May Actually Be Sleep Deprived
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
People who think they can get by on very little sleep may be more tired than they realize, a new study finds.

Daydreaming Again? 5 Facts About the Wandering Mind
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Daydreaming may get a bad rap, but it's actually a useful process for our brains. Here are five interesting discoveries about daydreaming.

Rare Disorder That Made Patient 'Feel Unreal' Linked to Grim Daydreams
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Sleep problems and gloomy daydreams may worsen the symptoms of an unusual psychiatric disorder.

Daily Marijuana Use Linked to Lower BMI
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Pot smokers may be thinner than people who don't use the drug, a new study suggests.

Pediatricians Issue New Flu Shot Recommendations for Kids
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Children are recommended to get the flu vaccine by injection, and not by nasal spray, this year.

Confirmed: Your Dog Understands What You're Saying
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Researchers wanted to know what's going on in a dog's brain when its owner is talking. So, they scanned dogs' brains.

Fascinating Topics May Lead to False Memories
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
When you find a topic really interesting, you might be more likely to have false memories related to tha topic, a new study finds.

More Parents Are Refusing Vaccinations, But Their Reasons Are Changing
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
A study of pediatricians suggests that more parents are refusing to vaccinate their children, compared with a decade ago. But their reasons are different now.

It's Splitsville: Divorce May Be Seasonal, Study Finds
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Two months of the year see higher divorce rates than the rest.

Glass Half Empty? Why You May Be Less Optimistic Than You Think
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Humans' supposed "optimism bias" might not actually be a thing.

Calcium Supplements Linked to Higher Risk of Dementia in Some Women
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Taking calcium supplements may raise the risk of developing dementia in women who have previously had a stroke, or have early signs of other cerebrovascular disease.

'Mediterranean Lifestyle' Linked to Lower Depression Risk
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
The Mediterranean lifestyle -- which includes not only eating well, but also exercising and socializing -- may be beneficial for people's risk of depression, a new study finds.

A Bad Bounce: More Kids Getting Injured Using Trampolines
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
The popularity of trampoline parks is on the rise, and with it the number of emergency-room visits for injuries that kids get while at these parks, according to a new study.

Is Secondhand Marijuana Smoke Bad for You?
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Inhaling secondhand marijuana smoke even for just 1 minute may temporarily affect how blood vessels function, according to a new study done in rats.

Special Energy Drink May Alter Metabolism and Boost Performance
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
A specially-designed energy drink that contains ketones may help people exercise at a higher level, a new study finds.

How to Get People to Step Up Their Exercise
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
In a new study, researchers looked at what kind of feedback was the most motivating to get people to exercise.

Police Killings and Race: Do the Numbers Tell the Whole Story?
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
In a new report, researchers look at the numbers of people that police killed or injured during one year, broken down by race and ethnicity.

More Kids Consuming Pot by Accident in Colorado
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
The number of young kids in Colorado who accidentally consume marijuana has increased since buying the drug for recreational use became legal there in 2014, according to a new study.

The Unexplored Brain: Nearly 100 Uncharted Areas Revealed
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
A detailed new map of the human brain's outer layer identifies nearly 100 brain areas that have not been previously reported, according to a new study.

Pediatricians Should Discuss Sexuality with Kids, Group Says
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Pediatricians should help educate their patients about sex and help parents learn how best to talk to their kids about sexuality, a new report says.

Fish Venom Unveiled: Toxins Evolved Many Times, Study Shows
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
The huge array of toxins produced by venomous fish are a largely untapped potential for medicines, researchers say.
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