Earlier this year, we discussed how socialization can help prevent cognitive decline. Now, additional research from Penn State’s Center for Healthy Aging has further solidified this correlation with evidence that social interactions can immediately impact cognitive … [Read more...] about New study confirms brain benefits of regular socialization
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Study links mushroom consumption to lowered risk of cancer
We at The Optimist Daily are no stranger to the power of mushrooms. These versatile fungi can be used to make sustainable clothing, treat depression, and even build decomposable coffins. Now, a new study from Penn State College of Medicine indicates that mushroom consumption … [Read more...] about Study links mushroom consumption to lowered risk of cancer
Researchers solve key desalination efficiency mystery
Desalination is the process of removing salt and other chemicals from water to make it potable. It holds immense promise for providing clean water in the future as we face dwindling fresh water supplies for a growing population. For years, inconsistent efficiency in … [Read more...] about Researchers solve key desalination efficiency mystery
New 3D printing technique is more efficient and less wasteful
Traditional 3D printing begins at the bottom of an object and steadily adds layers, but a team of researchers from Penn State has come up with an innovative new way to print objects that is more efficient and faster than previous methods. Called five-axis additive … [Read more...] about New 3D printing technique is more efficient and less wasteful
Teaching feelings in preschool can ease emotional problems for teens
Feelings. We all have them, and yet, most of us were never taught how to talk about them. This can leave us at risk of developing emotional problems as we grow up. To help boost the social and emotional skills of future adults, researchers at Penn State University looked into … [Read more...] about Teaching feelings in preschool can ease emotional problems for teens