ἀνθρώποισι πᾶσι μέτεστι γινώσκειν ἑωυτοὺς καὶ σωφρονεῖν.
by Angeliki A. Laiou
This volume is primarily dedicated to Byzantium as a world civilization, that is, to an examination of its multifaceted contacts with the other medieval civilizations of Europe and the Near and Middle East. Continue reading “‘Byzantium’ (Eastern Roman Empire) and the West”
Here we present the ‘Abstract‘ of the corresponding paper by Matthew Mold, Dorcas Umar, Andrew King, Christopher Exley. Continue reading “Aluminium in brain tissue in autism”
The Mediterranean diet is characterised by a high content of fruits, vegetables, olive oil, legumes and nuts. This healthy diet pattern has been associated with lower obesity and cardiometabolic risk in adults, but few studies have focused on children. Continue reading “A Mediterranean diet in pregnancy is associated with lower risk of accelerated growth”
Sleep hygiene, which includes practices like providing a cool and quiet sleeping environment or reading before bed time to help kids unwind, is increasingly popular among parents looking to ensure their children get a good night’s rest. But are these practices all they’re cracked up to be? University of British Columbia sleep expert and nursing professor Wendy Hall recently led a review of the latest studies to find out. Continue reading “Importance of good sleep routines for children”
Ερευνητές εντόπισαν «διαφορετικά μοτίβα» σε εγκεφαλογραφήματα που πραγματοποιήθηκαν σε παιδιά και τα οποία καταγράφουν έντονη χρήση έξυπνων συσκευών, tablets και video games, σύμφωνα με τα πρώτα στοιχεία μιας ευρείας συνεχιζόμενης έρευνας στις ΗΠΑ. Continue reading “Οι πολλές ώρες μπροστά στην οθόνη φαίνεται να επηρεάζουν τον εγκέφαλο των παιδιών”
Imagine a barking dog, a furry spider or another perceived threat and your brain and body respond much like they would if you experienced the real thing. Imagine it repeatedly in a safe environment and soon your phobia — and your brain’s response to it — subsides. Continue reading “Your brain on imagination: It’s a lot like reality, study shows”
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