Battling Youthful Bullying

Researchers are examining school bullying based on stigma – where a victim is attacked based on a characteristic like race, sexual orientation or gender – and the method that can be used to prevent this kind of bullying. “I became interested in this because we’re realizing that being bullied due to a stigmatized characteristic or… Continue reading Battling Youthful Bullying

Help for Caregivers of Dementia Patients

States could save tens of millions of dollars — and help more Americans with dementia remain in their communities — if their caregivers took part in a program designed to improve their emotional and physical well-being, according to new research published in The Gerontologist. Although estimates of the prevalence and incidence of dementia in the… Continue reading Help for Caregivers of Dementia Patients

Aphasia May Be More than A Language Disorder

Aphasia, a language disorder commonly diagnosed in stroke patients, may not be just a language issue, according to a Penn State study. The study adds to a growing body of research highlighting other cognitive functions affected by aphasia, and indicates that the consequences of brain damage in aphasia patients may be more extensive than originally… Continue reading Aphasia May Be More than A Language Disorder