Social life

Early childhood education brings success

The method of teaching young children to write and read shows positive results.

Published: 10 September 2012, 20:20

More and more grandparents are taking care of their grandchildren

Grandparents are indispensable helpers in raising children.

Published: 10 September 2012, 19:14

60% of cats and dogs are obese

Research shows that up to 60% of cats and dogs suffer from obesity.

Published: 10 September 2012, 18:00

Watching reruns of your favorite TV show builds willpower

Television is not only harmful to health. A study conducted under the direction of Professor Jay Derrick from Buffalo showed that watching a repeat of a favorite TV show helps a person restore their moral strength, improves willpower and self-control.

Published: 10 September 2012, 10:20

What is it that makes us lie?

Some lie to gain an advantage, others lie "for the good", and others for some other reason. But what really drives us at this moment?

Published: 08 September 2012, 09:17

Obesity isn't the problem, it's fitness that counts

Researchers have questioned the health risks of excess weight.

Published: 07 September 2012, 17:16

Children learn a sense of humor from their parents

Sense of humor declared a hereditary trait

Published: 07 September 2012, 16:15

Why women get fat faster than men

Problems with excess weight are genetically determined.

Published: 07 September 2012, 11:14

A new type of contraception will protect against HIV and STDs

A vaginal ring containing an antiretroviral microbicide gel has proven effective in protecting female macaques from infection with the monkey strain of HIV.

Published: 07 September 2012, 09:00

Housework protects against breast cancer

Household chores reduce the risk of developing breast cancer by 13%.

Published: 06 September 2012, 22:00