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A recent study published in Psychoneuroendocrinology found a link between maternal stress, brain activity, and parenting behaviors in new mothers. Researchers found that higher levels of cortisol were associated with more intrusive behavior in mothers during interactions with their infants. Furthermore, these increases in cortisol levels coincided with decreased activity in several brain regions when mothers heard their babies cry. This study is the first to examine in such detail the links between maternal cortisol levels, infant brain responses to distress, and parenting behaviors.Cortisol is a hormone produced by the body’s hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and is central to the stress…
RedCabin has announced that the Railway Interiors Innovation Summit Europe 2024 will be held from November 5th to 7th at the Webers Das Hotel im Ruhrturm in Essen, Germany and will be hosted by Siemens. The summit follows the success of the North American Rail Interiors Innovation Summit held in Montreal earlier this year, which brought together manufacturers, operators, designers, suppliers, associations and government agencies. This session will include a panel discussion on luxury train interiors, a roundtable on circularity, and many networking opportunities over the three days. Monica Wick, RedCabin CEO©Red Cabin The event, attended by all decision makers…
“Up until then, I had doubts about the Republican Party,” he said. “But I didn’t actually want to admit that. And it also has to do with evangelicalism, as you know. I was also a pretty hardcore evangelical back then. They’re in some ways closely related. …I think the speech got a little nasty for a while in 2016, when Trump was elected, but I think that’s when it started to get particularly bad.” Despite this, most of Son’s friends remain Republicans. Son holds the ideal that most people want the same thing politically. “The people want the country to…
The June 24, 2022 reversal of Roe v. Wade has brought increased attention to the importance of pregnancy and parenting support services for people across the country, especially those living in states where abortion is prohibited or severely restricted. now recognized. . Previous research has found that across states with restrictive abortion laws, there are fewer policies and programs that provide medical and social support to families and children. The 2024 KFF Women’s Health Survey surveyed U.S. women of reproductive age (ages 18-49) to assess how easy or difficult it is for them to access various services important to women’s…
An increasingly popular destination for American travelers, driving through Iceland is an incredibly magical experience, with waterfalls, glaciers, and stunning terrain nearly everywhere you look. Highways are pothole-free and accident rates are low, making the country the safest in the world in a report released Tuesday by an insurance company, but the roads can pose a danger to unsuspecting tourists. There is sex. Iceland’s two-lane, 820-mile Ring Road (Route 1) circumnavigates the country and is the main road used to access popular tourist destinations. The beltway has no shoulders or guardrails, and much of the highway is elevated, so vehicles…
barbershop choir The Humboldt Harmonaires, a local barbershop choir, will perform its annual fall show, “Beer and Peanuts,” at the Eureka Woman’s Club, 1531 J Street, Eureka, on Friday from 7 p.m. In addition to music, beer, peanuts and non-alcoholic beverages will also be provided. Tickets are $15. To purchase tickets, call or text Ross at 925-518-8956 or Jon at 707-298-8721. grunge breakfast Humboldt Grange No. 501 will host its final breakfast of the season from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. The menu includes scrambled eggs, sausage (patties or links), biscuits,…
Hilton Worldwide has revised down its full-year room revenue forecast slightly on the back of weaker domestic travel demand and signs of broader economic pressures impacting consumer spending. The hotel operator said Wednesday that it expects revenue per available room to increase 2% to 2.5% this year, compared with an August forecast of 2% to 3% and an April forecast of 2%. It is below 4%. The outlook revision comes after Hilton reported slower revenue growth in the third quarter, with revenue per available room increasing just 1.4% compared to the same period last year. Net income for the quarter…
The Dow led the decline in U.S. stock futures on Wednesday as doubts about a rate cut weighed on investors as they braced for a busy day of earnings headlines for Boeing (BA) and Tesla (TSLA). Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) fell 0.5% and S&P 500 futures (ES=F) fell 0.3% after the benchmark posted consecutive losses for the first time since September. The contract for the Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F), which has a high proportion of high-tech stocks, fell by about 0.3%. Stock prices have stalled as investors debate how quickly the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates over the…
“Dogs and cats are part of your life, but you are everything to them,” said founder Adam Golder. “We understand that you need to take your pet with you on vacation. Also, dogs and cats can be stressed out from being left at home, in a kennel, or in cargo, and vacations are not for everyone. It becomes much more problematic.” post this Travel with complete peace of mind knowing you have pet aviation experts at your disposal. K9 JETS provides an alternative to transporting or leaving pets in the hold of a commercial aircraft, creating a stress-free travel experience…
Designers at outdoor brand Rab have taken inspiration from climbing to create a new ‘lifestyle’ pack. The Adrift Pack series is aimed at people who want to carry their everyday essentials such as a laptop, phone, water bottle and sportswear in a stylish and practical backpack.Love says the Adrift pack is “designed to adapt to the varying demands of an active lifestyle and withstand the rigors of daily adventures, from after-work bouldering sessions to commuting on two wheels.” states.It could be the kind of pack that appeals to people who are already sporty and already know the benefits of durable…