How to overcome a fear of needles before your COVID-19 vaccine appointment

While most of us don’t love needles, it’s estimated that at least 10% of the population has a needle phobia that prevents them from seeking out essential medical care. It’s a concern for health experts, looking out for both the health of their patients and the future of the pandemic.

Eye movements of those with dyslexia reveal laborious and inefficient reading strategies

Researchers have long noted that readers with dyslexia employ eye movements that are significantly different from non-dyslexics. While these movements have been studied in small sample sizes in the past, a new paper written by Concordia researchers and published in the nature journal Scientific Reports looks at a much larger group. The study used eye-tracking …

Does your neighborhood affect your stroke recovery?

Stroke survivors who live in neighborhoods with lower socioeconomic status—areas with lower household income, education levels and occupational status—may have worse recovery three months after a stroke than people who live in neighborhoods with higher socioeconomic status, according to a study published in the April 28, 2021, online issue of Neurology. The findings applied to …