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, making it one of only three studies in the world to study this topic. –       The results from this study may have important implications in… Seguir Leyendo Scientific evidence demonstrates that the brain of male batterers functions differently than that of other delinquents

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 eviction proceedings participated in the study. Of these, 59.5% (122) were women and 40.5% (83) were men. Scientists at the University of Granada (UGR) and… Seguir Leyendo Eviction multiplies mental and physical health risk by 13, according to a pioneering study

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 decline in the divorce rate according to the authors of the study The boom of the so-called “express divorce”, which came into effect in 2005,… Seguir Leyendo A study finds that the boom in “express divorces” has fizzled out over the years

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 story told through them. A researcher from the University of Granada (UGR) has designed an accessible tale aimed at people with intellectual disability, which allows… Seguir Leyendo A researcher from the University of Granada designs an accessible tale which allows people with intellectual disability to ‘read’

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 in several archives Her work, first of its kind in the world, has unveiled the distribution and other aspects of the houses that the Catholic… Seguir Leyendo Description of the homes of the first Christians to occupy the Alhambra in 1492

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 and self-esteem Their work suggests that this kind of shows have a positive impact on the quality of life.   Researchers from the University of… Seguir Leyendo VIDEO: Researchers recommend going to dance and music shows in order to improve our physical and emotional health

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 results show that love increases in two degrees Celsius the temperature of cheeks, hands, chest, genitals, and around the mouth This Sunday, February 4, we… Seguir Leyendo Scientists develop an objective, thermography-based method that allows to know if a person is in love or not

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 types and levels This work has proven that pedestrians show much higher reactivity to certain test questions when there’s a higher level of illuminance and/or… Seguir Leyendo Research shows that pedestrians feel safer in streets illuminated with white light

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 any type of activity, for example, drawing, writing, playing music or playing a sport This research, carried out by researchers from the universities of Granada,… Seguir Leyendo A research confirms that marathon runners experience the ‘flow’, a psychological state in which athletes get completely absorbed in their activity

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 the participation of 29 women with high body dissatisfaction, two different techniques were compared: guided exposure (in which the participants must observe their bodies in… Seguir Leyendo 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