Bumps and bruises are a part of every childhood. Fortunately, most kids bounce back like champs. But for the thousands of children who experience traumatic brain injuries each year, there can be long-term consequences, according to Ronald Savage, Ed.…
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The emotion that everybody was collectively feeling might best be described by the word "schadenfreude," which means taking pleasure in the misfortunes of others. What makes schadenfreude a complex term is that the pleasure we feel when we witness a…
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As musicians engage in improvisation, they utilize their auditory and visual processing systems to interpret and respond to the environment — their fellow musicians and the audience around them. They engage their implicit and explicit long-term mem…
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How can someone have a stroke and not notice? If you’ve never heard the term "silent stroke" you aren’t alone; scientists are just beginning to realize their importance. Although the term "silent" is a bit of a misnomer, they are called silent be…
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The world is full of different cuisines and thousands of different meals. Yet when we reduce them to their essence, there are just a handful of ingredients that our bodies absolutely need to survive. These basic molecules come in a series of groups w…
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Gone are the days of video games merely being an idle pastime for the average couch potato, when all that mattered was pushing buttons for the right moves and getting to the next level. With their ability to embed in the brains of longtime gamers and…
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Every year more than 1.7 million people are diagnosed with brain injury as a result of traumatic external forces (car accident, fall, gunshot wound) and internal incidents (stroke, tumor, aneurism). We are only now beginning to grasp the scope of bra…
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With the creation of the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in 1946, and the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which explicitly sets forth the principle of equality of women, the U.N. system began its work on behalf of…
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Isaac Lidsky is a corporate speaker, author, and entrepreneur. After being diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a blinding disease, he decided to leave Los Angeles for college. He attended Harvard, where he studied mathematics and computer science. I…
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The legendary film star Bette Davis once lamented, “Getting old is not for sissies.” She may have been right. As we advance in years, we come to terms with the idea that we won’t be around forever, that the days are inevitably passing us by. Th…
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Johnson & Johnson is well-known for its hygiene products. However, if the products that are used to keep oneself clean can cause cancer, would definitely be a different story.
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Quitting the habit of drinking too much coffee will provide the body more benefits upon taking healthier alternative beverages such as kombucha tea and green tea among others.
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According to a new study, drinking moderately can be associated with a reduced risk of dementia.
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Get to know why there is a decline in the sperm count of men coming from these three continents.
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Learn why the Vatican apparently did not approve of gluten-free communion wafers.
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The benefits of drinking coffee just keep getting better and better, as two new studies inform us that it prolongs life.
- 11 Jul 17, 6:54am -

A recent discovery made by scientists indicate the possibility that human life may not be sustained in Mars.
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Get to know if there are any health benefits from snorting chocolate.
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Get to know if coconut oil is really a healthier option to cook your food.
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According to a new study, yoga causes musculoskeletal pain in 10% of people and exacerbates 21% of existing injuries.
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A new study examines the link between drinking tea and lower rates of depression in older Chinese adults, revealing the characteristics of tea drinkers.
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Does the constant cycle of negative world news make you anxious? Here, learn more about news-related anxiety and how you can fight back.
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According to new research, placing too much emphasis on happiness can actually give rise to depressive symptoms, especially in the Western world.
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The largest study of its kind analyzed genetic information from 3,444 families and found one single gene whose mutations may help explain the condition.
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Depression is a common symptom before and during a period. Find out why hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle can contribute to depression and learn what to do.
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People with anorexia tend to severely restrict their food intake, while those with bulimia go through periods of overeating followed by unhealthful behaviors to ‘purge.’ Learn more here.
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Alcohol is a depressant and can amplify or trigger depression symptoms in some people. Learn more about the links between depression and alcohol in this article.
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A report that the LA County commissioned suggests that many jail inmates would benefit from diversion to community-based mental health programs.
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New research shows how using a fake rubber hand may enable people living with obsessive-compulsive disorder to overcome their contamination fears.
- 13 days ago, 10 Jan 20, 3:00am -

Can smoking lead to depression? A new study examines the link between smoking tobacco and the incidence of depression among students.
- 14 days ago, 9 Jan 20, 11:00am -

A new study, published in The Lancet Global Health, highlights the effectiveness of behavioural intervention in reducing psychological distress in conflict-affected regions.
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A study funded by the Veterans Administration and directed by researchers at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has shown few differences in the profiles of genes that influence cognition between people with schizophrenia, bipolar diso…
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Almost 40% of women experience symptoms of depression during perimenopause, yet it often goes undetected and untreated because many healthcare providers aren't screening for it and aren't prepared with treatment options. A new study analyzed screenin…
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A first-of-its-kind clinical trial involving more than 600 children in Kenya and Tanzania, in which community members were trained to deliver mental health treatment, showed improvement in participants' trauma-related symptoms up to a year after rece…
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Children with mental health needs require urgent support from primary school onwards to avoid exclusion, which can be both cause and effect of poor mental health, new research concludes.
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A team with several members from the University of Wurzburg and one from Peking University has found that women respond less strongly to aversive sounds if there is another person nearby. In their paper published in the journal Proceedings of the Roy…
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Taking testosterone supplements can boost men's brain health into old age, a new research review has found.
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About one in six people in England report experiencing anxiety or depression in any given week, and depression is a major cause of disability worldwide.
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More than a quarter of junior doctors (JDs) are working unsafe hours that double their risk of developing mental health problems and suicidal ideation, according to Australian-first research led by the Black Dog Institute and UNSW Sydney.
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Humans are more connected to each other than ever, thanks to smartphones, the web and social media. At the same time, loneliness is a huge and growing social problem.
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Title: Pot-Using Drivers Still Impaired After the High FadesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/15/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/16/2020 12:00:00 AM
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Title: Americans Drinking More Than Before ProhibitionCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/15/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/16/2020 12:00:00 AM
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Title: U.S. Drug Deaths Might Be Twice as High as ThoughtCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/15/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/16/2020 12:00:00 AM
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Title: Good News for People With Persistent AnxietyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/14/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/14/2020 12:00:00 AM
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Title: Can Pot Bring on Psychosis in Young Users? It May Be Happening, Experts SayCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/13/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/13/2020 12:00:00 AM
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Title: Obamacare May Have Prevented Many Opioid-Related DeathsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/10/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/13/2020 12:00:00 AM
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Title: Hong Kong Unrest Leaves Millions to Struggle With PTSD, DepressionCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/10/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/13/2020 12:00:00 AM
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You may have heard a friend or family member, suffering from Substance Use Disorder, refer to their drug use as a means to “fill a void.” An emptiness inside of...
- 2 days ago, 20 Jan 20, 2:00pm -

The last man that used the words “I love you” used them to control me.  He used them by not saying it back, ever, when I said it.  He used...
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Just over 19 percent of US adults experienced an anxiety disorder at some point last year (that figure jumps to nearly a quarter when looking at US women in particular)...
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I was raised in a home with Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). And I am not alone. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), “In 2010, 1 in 15...
- 22 days ago, 1 Jan 20, 10:00am -

More than 16 million cases of depression occur each year in the United States. Depression is scientifically linked to having lowered levels of serotonin, one of the primary chemicals produced...
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Most people don’t think about their posture when communicating with others, yet the way you balance yourself through life speaks volumes about who you are. The amount of tension you...
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As a therapist working with clients who express having codependent tendencies, as well as being a recovering Type A workaholic and codependent who entered treatment in 1993, I am well...
- 29 days ago, 25 Dec 19, 10:00am -

I’ve been teaching writing for almost 35 years now.  They say the teacher sometimes learns more than her students.   So what are some of the things have I learned over...
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Holidays can be a very stressful time in general — but if you were raised in a dysfunctional family system, it can go beyond ordinary stress and enter the “danger”...
- 35 days ago, 19 Dec 19, 10:00am -

I am one-year post op from a life altering spine surgery — actually three of them. Prior to surgery, my doctor told me that this would be life-altering and he...
- 43 days ago, 10 Dec 19, 2:20pm -

Very early research suggests a novel, noninvasive brain stimulation technique guided by ultrasound may improve memory in Alzheimer's disease. Medscape Medical News
- 2 days ago, 20 Jan 20, 5:01pm -

An inexpensive portable EEG device may help determine antidepressant choice and response in patients with major depression. Medscape Medical News
- 2 days ago, 20 Jan 20, 4:47pm -

The risk of developing bipolar disorder was increased in women with PCOS, possibly because of shared inflammatory pathways, a study has found; metformin may have a protective effect. Medscape Medical News
- 3 days ago, 20 Jan 20, 8:54am -

Despite well-known dangers and recommendations to the contrary, benzodiazepines and opioids are still commonly co-prescribed. Medscape Medical News
- 5 days ago, 17 Jan 20, 1:14pm -

A US Food and Drug Administration advisory panel was split on recommending approval of bupivacaine to control post-surgical pain. Medscape Medical News
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