In a new study looking at toddlers and preschoolers with autism, researchers found that children with better motor skills were more adept at socializing and communicating.
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Getting the Lead Out
To help Ecuadorians identify their risks of lead exposure, Honors College student Erik Dove is studying the effectiveness of do-it-yourself test kits found in retail stores.
Women are two to eight times more likely than men to suffer a debilitating tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee and a new study suggests that a combination of body type and landing techniques may be to blame.
“I think that the most fascinating part of my research is working with children and their families toward a common goal,” says Assistant Professor Megan MacDonald.
Athletes seeking a healthy performance weight should eat high fiber, low-fat food balanced with their training regimen in order to maintain muscle while still burning fat, according to a report by an Oregon State University researcher.
Studies have shown that children with autism often struggle socially and now new research suggests that a corresponding lack of motor skills – including catching and throwing – may further contribute to that social awkwardness.