LearningRx1 gender | http://www.learningrx.org - Part 5

Study says females respond better to stress due to estrogen in brain...

Jul 26, 2013 by

People have theorized that women respond better to stress for a number of reasons: more likely to seek therapy, more relationships to talk things out, closer bonds, more verbal expression, etc. But a University at Buffalo team says its...

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Concussions affect boys and girls differently

Jun 10, 2013 by

Concussions may affect boys and girls differently. Although girls may suffer fewer concussions, the effects on girls may last longer. This may be because male athletes have greater neck strength and a higher BMI, making them more resilient....

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Only one gender-related difference in sports concussions

Oct 5, 2012 by

A study of high school soccer players has found no gender-related differences in sports-related concussions. The only difference was that females reported more symptoms post-concussion, though there were no significant differences in their neurocognitive scores....

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Gender differences in composition (writing)

Sep 18, 2012 by

A new study says girls write better than boys – and we’re not talking about handwriting. Students in 8th and 12th grade were asked to write to persuade, to explain and to convey and experience. The girls in 8th grade scored...

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