The old rhyme about sticks and stones and how names will never hurt you may have a scientific basis of truth. Researchers have discovered that the brain’s natural painkiller responds to social rejection as well as physical injury. And people who were the most resilient had the highest levels of natural painkiller activation. Source Link
Regular bedtimes for young children are important for long-term health. A new study found that irregular bedtimes disrupt natural body rhythms and can affect the brain’s growth and behavioral development. The good news is that setting a schedule for bedtimes can reverse the effects and show lasting improvements in behavior. Source Link
Now that many Americans are carrying a video camera all the time in the form of a smart phone, more of us are pointing, shooting and posting too. A new survey found that three out of ten people publish their videos online, mostly of family and friends, and funny stuff. Comedy is the favorite video category, followed by how-to pieces and then music videos. Source Link
