Jeff Grabmeier

Columbus

Freelance Science Writer at Freelance

University science writer, birder, reader. Interested in nature, politics, psychology and other stuff.

Articles

Depression + inflammation: Study finds combination worsens outcomes for lung cancer patients

2 days ago | medicalxpress.com | Jeff Grabmeier |Gaby Clark |Andrew Zinin

For the first time, researchers have found that lung cancer patients who have a combination of high levels of depression and inflammation at diagnosis are later found with continuing depressive symptoms in the next several months, even as they receive new, promising therapies. The study found that having both maladies at diagnosis predicted higher, continuing levels of depression during the next eight months.
Most women want children, but half are unsure if they will

1 week ago | phys.org | Jeff Grabmeier |Lisa Lock |Robert Egan

As concern grows about America's falling birth rate, new research suggests that about half of women who want children are unsure if they will follow through—and many won't be that bothered if they don't.
Credit scores of corporate executives may reveal their decisions

1 week ago | phys.org | Jeff Grabmeier |Lisa Lock |Andrew Zinin

The personal credit scores of top-level corporate executives can help explain their decision-making in the corporate environment, at least when it involves evaluating risk, a new study suggests.
Parents spending more time, resources and money on kids' sports

2 weeks ago | phys.org | Jeff Grabmeier |Lisa Lock |Andrew Zinin

Parents, it is not just your imagination—you are spending more time, money and resources on your kids' sports activities than moms and dads from previous generations.
How social media influencers impact FOMO in young consumers

4 weeks ago | phys.org | Jeff Grabmeier |Gaby Clark |Robert Egan

Young consumers who shop online and have FOMO (fear of missing out) tend to feel lower levels of social, psychological and financial well-being, a new study finds—but there's one important caveat.
Change your location to jumpstart creativity, suggests study of Nobel Prize winners

1 month ago | phys.org | Jeff Grabmeier

If you want to do your best, most creative work, moving to a new place—or working from several places—can accelerate the process, according to a new study of Nobel Prize winners.
STEM students: Study suggests work hard, but don't compare yourself to others

1 month ago | phys.org | Jeff Grabmeier

A new study shows how damaging it can be for college students in introductory STEM classes to compare how hard they work to the extent of effort put in by their peers. Researchers studied students in an introductory chemistry class, one of the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields.
Watching our brains remember multiple things at once

2 months ago | medicalxpress.com | Jeff Grabmeier

A new study offers insight into what is happening in our brains when our working memory must use its limited resources to remember multiple things. Researchers found that two parts of the brain work together to ensure that more brain resources are given to remember a priority item when a person is juggling more than one item in memory. The study involved people remembering spatial locations.
Term or permanent life insurance? A new study offers guidance

2 months ago | phys.org | Jeff Grabmeier

A new study offers clarity on one of the most common questions asked of financial professionals: Is term or permanent life insurance right for me?
‘Ugh, not that song!’ Background music impacts employees

2 months ago | newswise.com | Jeff Grabmeier

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Have you ever gone to a store or a restaurant where the music was so annoying that you walked right out? Now imagine what it must be like for the employees. In a new study, researchers found that when background music at a workplace is out of sync with what workers need to do their jobs, it can affect their energy, mood – and even performance. “We found that a music misfit can lead employees to feel more fatigued, have trouble focusing, and not really enjoy being at work.