Families of young kids with ADHD should get parenting-skills therapy before other treatments, but this happens infrequently, a study found.
Tag: behavioral science
Neuroscientist’s book traverses the extremes of human behavior
Stanford bioengineer, neuroscientist and psychiatrist Karl Deisseroth has written a new book -- and it’s not a ‘science book.’
Inside the brain: How cellphones lead to distracted driving
We know that cellphones distract drivers. But now, Stanford Medicine researchers have brain imagery and driving metrics to show how.
The heartbeat seat: Demoing new well-being technologies in a car
As part of a writer's reporting for a magazine story, she tested out new technology that's meant to keep drivers more relaxed.
Using technology to make commuters not-so-fast and not-so-furious
Robots, virtual meditation and steering wheels that sense stress are all part of a researcher's plan to create an environment that enhances your well-being.
Want to change a behavior? Realize that others are changing, Stanford research suggests
Last year, Joe regularly ate meat. Bacon, burgers and wings were among his favorite foods. But this year, he's into kale, carrots and lentils. What …
The mouse that didn’t roar: Dormitory housing defuses hardwired male territorial aggression
Stanford neuroscientist Nirao Shah, PhD, has made a career out of focusing on behaviors (such as mating, aggression and nurturing offspring) that innately differ between …
Stanford researcher travels to Qatar to discuss how behavior changes can improve global health
About 1,400 health-care experts and government officials from over a 100 countries recently attended the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) in Doha, Qatar. WISH …
Study reveals what happens in the brains of men and women when they cooperate
Previous research has found men and women cooperate differently. But few studies have examined what's happening in their brains while they cooperate. Now, a team led by Allan …
Caring for your relationship when your partner has cancer
When someone you love is diagnosed with cancer, it’s temping to think they’re the only one who needs extra attention and care. But, in reality, …
Using arts and communication to help physicians improve health, avoid suicide
Physicians are more prone to suicide than members of the general population, as stress, burnout and emotional exhaustion are becoming endemic to the profession. But …
Clutter that makes life difficult: A Q&A on hoarding
We’ve all heard of people who can’t seem to throw away any of their possessions and let them pile up to extreme levels. But this type …
Scientists zero in on brain’s sigh-control center
Why do we sigh? (Sigh...) How should I know? Don't I already have enough on my mind? As we all well know, sighing is a …
Stanford ingenuity + big data = new insight into the ADHD brain
Attention-focusing brain networks interact more weakly than usual in kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, new Stanford research shows. The research, published online today in …
Like or dislike? Brain scans reveal source of initial preferences
Just seconds into an interview with a potential babysitter, I had already formed a slightly unfavorable opinion. She had excellent reviews — five stars across …
Advice for changing health behavior: “Think like a designer”
When listening to our latest 1:2:1 podcast, featuring a conversation with Kyra Bobinet, MD, MPH, two things jumped out at me. First, Bobinet, an expert in design …