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An even distribution of brain activity appears to be important for cognitive tasks
It sounds logical: the more active your brain, the smarter you are. But a new study shows that the brain doesn’t work that simply. Not busyness, but balance in brain activity turns out to be important for children’s intelligence.
Ultrasound helps the brain overcome fear more quickly
Neuroscientist Sjoerd Meijer of the Donders Institute at Radboud University has shown for the first time that targeted ultrasonic sound waves can help the brain overcome fear more quickly.
Rhythm helps improve the retention of new information
Young people, older adults, and older adults with memory problems who had to memorise a series of numbers using a rhythm were more successful than when they memorised the numbers without rhythm.
Can people with ADHD be who they really are?
How does suppressing their feelings to fit into society affect the formation of the identity of people with ADHD? Developmental psychologist Leentje Vervoort hopes to find answers to these questions together with her colleagues.
Feeling safe: the basis for healthy brain development
When thinking about the necessities for a safe childhood, we often think of visible and measurable things: low crime, stable housing, sufficient income. A new study shows how something more subtle is just as important: how safe a child feels.
Why philosophy can serve psychiatry
There is a recurring pattern in psychiatry, usually driven by evolving insights: the embracing of new approaches to understand, investigate, and treat mental health problems. But how to justify such reinventions?
How do you process a tragic life experience?
Elisa van Ee explores how individuals cope with challenging experiences. In her book, Ik moet het nog verwerken… maar hoe?, she delves into the ways people can navigate and process painful memories.
What if your child can't manage to cry loudly?
Behavioural scientist Linda Reus is dedicated to supporting parents whose children face developmental challenges. She specialises in working with hypotonic children
More social support can sometimes lead to more – and sometimes to less – use of mental health care
Social support plays a crucial role in both accessing appropriate care and in scaling care down. Beckers will defend his PhD thesis at Radboud University on 13 February.
Research reveals regional and demographic differences in Parkinson’s disease in the Netherlands
Parkinson's disease is more common among people with a higher socioeconomic status and in the northern provinces of the Netherlands. This and more has been revealed by a large-scale study conducted by researchers at Utrecht University and Radboudumc.
Four tips to keep your New Year’s resolutions in February
Daniela Becker, Jacqueline Vink, Eliana Vassena en Hanneke den Ouden geven je vier tips om je goede voornemens ook in februari (en misschien nog wel langer) vol te houden.
Meeting up with other students is a good way to prevent loneliness
Loneliness is a common problem among students. However, encouraging students to socialise at an early stage can improve the well-being of this group. This is evident from an experiment with a new preventive intervention.
Collaborative study uncovers unknown causes of blindness
Researchers from Radboud university medical center and Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel have discovered new genetic causes of inherited blindness.
Can it be harmful if your fingers get numb from the cold?
Witte of blauwe handen van de kou? 1 op de 10 mensen heeft er in de winter last van. Die verkleurde, verkleumde vingers zijn vaak onschuldig, maar het kan ook duiden op een onderliggende ziekte. Reumatoloog Madelon Vonk legt uit hoe dat zit.
2025: The year of running, running and more running
What does running do to your body, your brain, your mental health and your social life? In the run-up to the Nijmegen Seven Hills Run Radboud Reflects brought two scientists together to record the pros and cons of intensive exercise.
Trying to quit smoking? A workplace lottery may help
People who want to quit smoking benefit from lotteries as an incentive. This is evident from the Smoke-Free Lottery, a field experiment conducted by the RIVM, Radboud University and various Dutch universities.
‘Stress can have a positive effect on the immune system'
A recent study showed how stress changes behavior by using two different receptors.
Antibiotic resistance: an urgent problem, but one that can be solved
Antibiotic resistance has been a growing problem for years. However, chemist Willem Velema believes that we can make significant progress in controlling this problem within a few years. ‘I am convinced of that.’
Keeping your head too busy
This article is about the solutions available for constant worrying thoughts.
How a chatbot can give (ethical) advice on how to quit smoking
Can a chatbot help you quit smoking, or in making safer choices in sexual health? Research by Erkan Başar shows that it’s possible – but only if the chatbot is given context and structure in advance by actual medical professionals.