Reading Skills Help Proficiency in Other Subjects

Razi Berry A University at Buffalo researcher’s recent work on dyslexia has unexpectedly produced a startling discovery which clearly demonstrates how the cooperative areas of the brain responsible for reading skill are also at work during apparently unrelated activities, such as multiplication. Though the division between literacy and math is commonly reflected in the division […]

Review: Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Reduce Premature Birth Risk

Razi Berry A new Cochrane Review has found that increasing the intake of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA) during pregnancy reduces the risk of premature births. Premature birth is the leading cause of death for children under 5 years old worldwide Premature birth is the leading cause of death for children under 5 years […]