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14 abril, 2016

Scientific evidence demonstrates that the brain of male batterers functions differently than that of other delinquents

– Researchers from the “Mind, Brain, and Behavior” Center (CIMCYC) of the University of Granada (Spain) have analyzed the brain of aggressors against intimate partners through Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging,… Seguir Leyendo Scientific evidence demonstrates that the brain of male...

08 abril, 2016

Eviction multiplies mental and physical health risk by 13, according to a pioneering study

Scientists at the University of Granada and the Andalusian School of Public Health have analysed for the first time the health effects on people facing foreclosure. 205 people currently undergoing… Seguir Leyendo Eviction multiplies mental and physical health risk by...

07 abril, 2016

A study finds that the boom in “express divorces” has fizzled out over the years

The economic recession and the drop in the employment rate among women are associated with a decline in the divorce rate Conservatism in Spain is also directly associated with a… Seguir Leyendo A study finds that the boom in “express...

12 marzo, 2016

A researcher from the University of Granada designs an accessible tale which allows people with intellectual disability to ‘read’

Clara Luna, illustrator and researcher at the department of Drawing, defends the necessity of making ‘accessible pictures’ which allow people that lacks good reading and writing skills to understand the… Seguir Leyendo A researcher from the University of Granada designs...

23 febrero, 2016

Description of the homes of the first Christians to occupy the Alhambra in 1492

M.ª Elena Díez Jorge, researcher from the department of Arts History at the University of Granada, has thoroughly analyzed more than one hundred documents from that time, which were kept… Seguir Leyendo Description of the homes of the first Christians...

13 febrero, 2016

VIDEO: Researchers recommend going to dance and music shows in order to improve our physical and emotional health

A pioneer research carried out by researchers from the University of Granada, in collaboration with the circus company Zen del Sur, shows that performing arts positively influence the spectator’s mood… Seguir Leyendo VIDEO: Researchers recommend going to dance and music...

12 febrero, 2016

Scientists develop an objective, thermography-based method that allows to know if a person is in love or not

Researchers from the UGR Research Centre for the Mind, Brain and Behaviour determine the changes in bodily temperature when a person gazes at an image of the loved one The… Seguir Leyendo Scientists develop an objective, thermography-based method that allows...

09 febrero, 2016

Research shows that pedestrians feel safer in streets illuminated with white light

This research, carried out by the University of Granada and published in Safety Science magazine, has analysed the pedestrians’ perceived safety and well-being when walking by streets with particular illuminance… Seguir Leyendo Research shows that pedestrians feel safer in streets...

27 enero, 2016

A research confirms that marathon runners experience the ‘flow’, a psychological state in which athletes get completely absorbed in their activity

During this subjective state, people get completely absorbed in an activity for their own enjoyment and pleasure, and they experience a great satisfaction The ‘flow’ may occur when carrying out… Seguir Leyendo A research confirms that marathon runners experience the...

20 enero, 2016

A psychological technique which consists in seeing your own body reflected in a mirror has been proven to be of help to women who have bulimia

Researchers from the University of Granada have discovered that this technique reduces negative thoughts in women, boosts positive ones and reduces salivary cortisol levels In this research, which counted with… Seguir Leyendo A psychological technique which consists in seeing your...