‘Computer based brain training can STOP dementia from developing’, study finds
COMPUTER based “brain training” tests can reduce the risk of developing dementia, an historic ten-year study has found. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Blackcurrants can reduce risk of erectile dysfunction, new research finds
SCIENTISTS in the US and UK have found a diet rich in flavonoids – the natural compounds found in fruit and vegetables – could dramatically reduce the risk of erectile dysfunction. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Study Finds Parental Happiness in US Lowest Internationally
(Photo: Blend Images) The Council on Contemporary Families has released a new report which found that individuals in the US who do not have children are happier than those who do. But the information from the reports explains that the reason may have little to do with the kids themselves. The report reviewed the levels […]
JANE Memmler finds a boutique hideaway with stunning outlook in Johannesburg
ONE CAN be quite particular about choosing a city hotel. Obviously location is important. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Backpacker finds witty way to reassure his MUM he is safe on world travels
A MAN travelling the world has found a novel way to let his worried mum know he safe on his travels. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Study Finds Hot Wheels Physics Curriculum Improves Learning
(Photo: Wikimedia, Creative Commons) A new study has taken a closer look at whether Hot Wheels cars could be used to help teach physics to fourth graders. The $ 784,000 study was performed by Julie Marsh, a researcher at the University of Southern California’s Rossier School of Education, and Morgan Polikoff, a researcher and USC assistant professor who is […]
Texas Supreme Court Finds Education Funding Constitutional
(Photo: Flickr, Creative Commons) After three decades, the Texas Supreme Court has unanimously agreed that the state’s school funding system is constitutional. The decision confirms Gov. Greg Abbott’s (R) and Republican legislative leaders’ declarations that the schools system is progressing. The governor and lawmakers had also contended that the amount of funding given to schools […]
Working Paper Finds Voucher Programs Effective Globally
(Photo: Flickr, Creative Commons) The College of Education & Health Professions at the University of Arkansas has released a report titled “The Participant Effects of Private School Vouchers across the Globe” as part of a working paper series. The paper begins by introducing school voucher programs to readers who may be unfamiliar with the term. […]
ANOTHER REASON TO LEAVE: Weekly shop will FALL by £40 under Brexit, finds top economist
FAMILIES would see the cost of living plunge if Britain were to vote out of Europe in next month’s EU referendum, according to one of the country’s top economist. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Report Finds School Choice Benefits Public Schools, Too
(Image: Gage Skidmore, Creative Commons) The Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice, a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization dedicated to researching and promoting school choice for children, has released a new report touting the benefits of school choice programs on the development of public schools. Titled “Pursuing Innovation: How Can Educational Choice Transform K-12 Education in the […]