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mitos menstruacion
Tue, 06/24/2025 - 12:26
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24/06/2025

Beyond the Stigma: The Impact of Menstrual Myths on Women's Lives

Researchers from CIMCYC conducted a systematic review on harmful beliefs and practices related to menstruation across different cultural contexts. This review highlights the necessity and importance of developing educational programs that promote a healthy and positive view of menstruation.

Benci cuba
Wed, 06/18/2025 - 13:32
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18/06/2025

CIMCYC Validates Child Neuropsychological Assessment Tool in Cuba

A group of researchers from CIMCYC, part of the "Psychosocial and Transcultural Aspects of Health and Illness" research group, have collaborated with the Carlos Rafael Rodríguez University of Cienfuegos (Cuba) to adapt and standardize the Computerized Battery for Neuropsychological Evaluation of Children (BENCI) for Cuban children. This marks the first neuropsychological assessment battery validated in the Cuban population.

Estrategias efectivas para reducir los falsos recuerdos en personas mayores
Tue, 06/17/2025 - 13:25
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17/06/2025

Effective Strategies to Reduce False Memories in Older Adults

Researchers from the Memory and Language Lab at CIMCYC (University of Granada) have investigated effective strategies to reduce false memories in older adults, a common phenomenon that impacts their autonomy and quality of life. Their study, published in Aging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition, shows that corrective feedback, especially when combined with repeated practice and self-monitoring, helps both younger and older adults improve their memory accuracy and avoid recalling events that never happened, even when learning new information.