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One Third of Adults with Dyslexia Report They were Physically Abused During their Childhood

By University of Toronto on Jul 7, 2014   Health  

One Third of Adults with Dyslexia Report They were Physically Abused During their Childhood

TORONTO, ON – Adults who have dyslexia are much more likely to report they were physically abused before they turned 18 than their peers without dyslexia, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Toronto and the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill. Thirty-five per cent of adults with dyslexia […]

Women Who were Physically Abused During Childhood More Likely to be Obese

By University of Toronto on Aug 13, 2013   Health  

Women Who were Physically Abused During Childhood More Likely to be Obese

TORONTO, ON – Women with a history of childhood physical abuse are more likely to become obese adults, according to a new study by University of Toronto researchers.

Children of divorced parents more likely to start smoking

By University of Toronto on Mar 14, 2013   Health  

Children of divorced parents more likely to start smoking

TORONTO, ON – Both daughters and sons from divorced families are significantly more likely to initiate smoking in comparison to their peers from intact families, shows a new analysis of 19,000 Americans.

New Study Shows How Seals Sleep with Only Half their Brain at a Time

By University of Toronto on Feb 19, 2013   At Sea  

New Study Shows How Seals Sleep with Only Half their Brain at a Time

TORONTO, ON – A new study led by an international team of biologists has identified some of the brain chemicals that allow seals to sleep with half of their brain at a time.

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