From an engineering standpoint, stress can be defined as the amount of resistance a material offers to being reshaped and reformed. When you place a load on a steel beam, the beam resists, keeping the building from collapsing. If the load is great en…
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If you’re a parent of a toddler, then there’s one monosyllabic phrase that undoubtedly punctuates your days: “Mine!” Children are good at many things that might give grown-ups green horns — such as touching their toes and falling asleep any…
- 2 days ago, 17 Jul 19, 9:30pm -

"Just try to pay attention to 10 breaths in a row, and that’s it. You’ve succeeded right there. Or just walk slowly back and forth across your room and make each step coincide with one breath. That’s a powerful practice, with enough stimulation…
- 2 days ago, 17 Jul 19, 12:00pm -

Emotional development begins very early in life — in infancy, when children first bond with their caregivers — and is not only significant to the formation of the architecture of the brain but has long-term consequences with the emergence of lang…
- 3 days ago, 16 Jul 19, 2:30pm -

Whether money can buy happiness has been a hotly debated topic among economists for decades. While a section says rich people are in general happier than the poor, the others reckon that economic growth hardly results in long-lasting happiness. Turns…
- 4 days ago, 15 Jul 19, 1:45pm -

What if every time you went to sleep, tiny elves ran around your brain, organizing the clutter, putting names, faces, relationships, and conversations in the right places, and polishing up the facts you learned during the day? And what if, after thes…
- 5 days ago, 14 Jul 19, 9:30pm -

In the past couple of decades, the Internet has been the technological game-changer in spirituality, just as it has been in so many other aspects of our culture. Now, a would-be spiritual teacher does not have to gather an audience and secure a TV co…
- 5 days ago, 14 Jul 19, 1:00pm -

Exposing patients to fears in the real world involves unpredictability and uncertainty, where things can go awry, risking reinforcing a patient’s fear. In light of this, some psychologists are now embracing virtual reality technologies, which are o…
- 6 days ago, 13 Jul 19, 6:45pm -

Chronic complainers think they are expressing their feelings about their lives — but they do it repeatedly, incessantly and annoyingly, to anyone who will listen. Of course, none of it is their fault — they feel like helpless victims, that there…
- 6 days ago, 13 Jul 19, 11:45am -

With so many balls in the air, we end up on autopilot. Kids are different. They’re born knowing how to be in the moment. With a curiosity for the world and how things work, they’re concerned only with what’s in front of them — the Lego blocks…
- 7 days ago, 12 Jul 19, 12:00pm -

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.
- 15 Aug 17, 3:11am -

According to a new study, drinking moderately can be associated with a reduced risk of dementia.
- 7 Aug 17, 8:01am -

Get to know why there is a decline in the sperm count of men coming from these three continents.
- 26 Jul 17, 9:04pm -

Learn why the Vatican apparently did not approve of gluten-free communion wafers.
- 13 Jul 17, 9:32pm -

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.
- 7 Jul 17, 1:10am -

Get to know if there are any health benefits from snorting chocolate.
- 6 Jul 17, 1:07am -

Get to know if coconut oil is really a healthier option to cook your food.
- 3 Jul 17, 7:11am -

According to a new study, yoga causes musculoskeletal pain in 10% of people and exacerbates 21% of existing injuries.
- 30 Jun 17, 9:16am -

New research examines the fluctuations in levels of the stress hormone cortisol both before and after interacting with dogs and cats.
- 4 hours ago, 19 Jul 19, 6:00am -

Some signs of emotional abuse include controlling, shaming, blaming, and purposely humiliating another person. Emotional abuse can occur in many situations. Learn more about the signs, as well as what to do, here.
- 18 hours ago, 18 Jul 19, 4:00pm -

A new paper asks whether there is sufficient evidence to prove that antidepressants work better than a placebo. They conclude that there is not.
- 1 day ago, 18 Jul 19, 3:00am -

Ativan and Xanax are benzodiazepine drugs that help treat anxiety and panic disorders. This article compares the two, including their uses, benefits, risks, and how to take them.
- 2 days ago, 17 Jul 19, 1:00pm -

What is the practice of microdosing psychedelic drugs? Does it have any real benefits? Do studies support its therapeutic use? New research investigates.
- 2 days ago, 17 Jul 19, 6:00am -

Access to a view of greenery from the comfort of your home reduces the frequency and intensity of cravings for alcohol, unhealthful food, and tobacco.
- 3 days ago, 16 Jul 19, 11:00am -

Kratom is a plant that many people use for depression. It is unregulated and may carry some risks. Learn more about the potential use of kratom for depression here.
- 4 days ago, 15 Jul 19, 3:00pm -

New research describes the case study of two people with psychotic conditions who benefited from an innovative treatment for psychosis.
- 4 days ago, 15 Jul 19, 3:00am -

Historically, doctors have got things wrong and, occasionally, very much so. In this Spotlight feature, we look at three no longer recognized 'conditions.'
- 7 days ago, 12 Jul 19, 12:00pm -

Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant that can help with symptoms of depression and other disorders. This article provides an overview, including its uses, dosages, side effects, and warnings.
- 8 days ago, 11 Jul 19, 10:00pm -

A research team of the University of Malaga (UMA) in the area of Medicine and Psychology has analyzed the effect of the type of delivery on twins' psychological development and intelligence, demonstrating that cesarean section carries an independent…
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We live in a society obsessed with performance. For both young and old, competitions, awards and rankings are an inescapable feature of life.
- 2 hours ago, 19 Jul 19, 8:34am -

Everyone else is better than me. That's the impression you get when you look at profiles on social networks.
- 21 hours ago, 18 Jul 19, 1:40pm -

Needing to ride in a wheelchair can put the brakes on myriad opportunities—some less obvious than one might think. New research from Michigan State University sheds light on the bias people have toward people with disabilities, known as "ableism,"…
- 21 hours ago, 18 Jul 19, 1:33pm -

Most Americans believe science and religion are incompatible, but a recent study suggests that scientific engagement can actually promote belief in God.
- 1 day ago, 18 Jul 19, 10:00am -

A Florida State University researcher has found that an individual's ability to be mindful or stay in the present has a profound effect on a romantic partner's happiness.
- 1 day ago, 18 Jul 19, 8:59am -

Software that purportedly reads emotions in faces is being deployed or tested for a variety of purposes, including surveillance, hiring, clinical diagnosis, and market research. But a new scientific report finds that facial movements are an inexact g…
- 1 day ago, 18 Jul 19, 2:09am -

(HealthDay)—Primary care doctors can detect and treat most cases of depression, according to a study published in the July/August issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
- 2 days ago, 17 Jul 19, 1:30pm -

It is well understood that urban black males are at a disproportionately high risk of poor health outcomes. But little is known about how the neighborhood environments where these men live contribute to their health.
- 2 days ago, 17 Jul 19, 1:24pm -

Children whose parents often get angry at them, spank them, yell at them or shake them as a way to discipline them could be adversely affected right into their teenage years, researchers at Université de Montréal and CHU Sainte-Justine Research Cen…
- 2 days ago, 17 Jul 19, 10:30am -

Title: U.S. Drug OD Deaths Fall for First Time in Three DecadesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/18/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/18/2019 12:00:00 AM
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Title: Health Tip: Relaxation Techniques for StressCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/17/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/17/2019 12:00:00 AM
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Title: Controversial Suicide Scene Removed From '13 Reasons Why'Category: Health NewsCreated: 7/16/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/17/2019 12:00:00 AM
- 2 days ago, 17 Jul 19, 3:00am -

Title: Too Much Smartphone Time May Invite Host of Health WoesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/16/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/17/2019 12:00:00 AM
- 2 days ago, 17 Jul 19, 3:00am -

Title: The Happiness Dividend: Longer, Healthier LivesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/15/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/16/2019 12:00:00 AM
- 3 days ago, 16 Jul 19, 3:00am -

Title: Anorexia May Have Roots in Metabolism: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/16/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/16/2019 12:00:00 AM
- 3 days ago, 16 Jul 19, 3:00am -

Title: Asperger's Syndrome (Asperger Syndrome, Asperger Disorder)Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 7/31/2009 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/15/2019 12:00:00 AM
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Title: Can a Budget Make You Happier?Category: Health NewsCreated: 7/10/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/11/2019 12:00:00 AM
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Title: Addicted to Video Games? This Treatment Might HelpCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/10/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/11/2019 12:00:00 AM
- 8 days ago, 11 Jul 19, 3:00am -

Title: Giving Up Alcohol Boosts Mental Health in WomenCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/10/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/10/2019 12:00:00 AM
- 9 days ago, 10 Jul 19, 3:00am -

Marijuana legalization is in motion: step by step, state by state. Counting Washington, where I live, twelve states have already passed recreational marijuana legislation. At least seven more states, including...
- 1 day ago, 18 Jul 19, 9:00am -

Codependency robs us of a self and self-love. We’ve learned to conceal who we really are because we grew up pleasing, rebelling against, or withdrawing from dysfunctional parents. That sets...
- 9 days ago, 10 Jul 19, 10:00am -

We’ve all heard the saying that “you can’t love another if you don’t love yourself.” While this sounds logical, few of us have any idea of how or why we...
- 11 days ago, 8 Jul 19, 12:13pm -

“Write down your goals, make plans to achieve them, and work on your plans every single day.” – Brian Tracy Do your goals seem too lofty and far-off to reasonably...
- 13 days ago, 6 Jul 19, 10:00am -

You may be considering getting help with some concern areas in your life. So, you begin to do some research for a helping professional. You will likely run into many...
- 21 days ago, 28 Jun 19, 10:00am -

This morning, I awoke, not to birdsong or the dappled sunlight dancing through my bedroom curtains as I do many days. Instead, my heart was pounding after a dream in...
- 22 days ago, 27 Jun 19, 10:00am -

You have a big presentation. You’re taking an important exam for your license. You’re defending your master’s thesis. You need to talk to your best friend about something that’s been...
- 23 days ago, 26 Jun 19, 1:22pm -

“The worst thing in the world is to try to sleep and not to.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald There’s nothing like a good night’s sleep to make the world seem...
- 24 days ago, 25 Jun 19, 10:00am -

“We turn not older with years, but newer every day.” – Emily Dickinson Most of us like to think we’re pretty savvy, having learned a thing or two from our...
- 25 days ago, 24 Jun 19, 11:33am -

A relationship can be an exciting path to the unknown. It offers an ever-present opportunity to grow spiritually — a path to transformation and mutual discovery and ultimately the divine...
- 31 days ago, 18 Jun 19, 9:00am -

African American patients with diabetes started on metformin showed a marked reduction in dementia compared with those on a sulfonylurea, with the 50-64 year age group showing a 40% risk reduction. Medscape Medical News
- 1 hour ago, 19 Jul 19, 8:52am -

Most new drugs entering the market have shown no added benefit over the existing standard of care, with psychiatry and neurology drugs showing the worst numbers, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News
- 18 hours ago, 18 Jul 19, 4:07pm -

Increased levels of neurofilament light protein can identify a number of neurodegenerative conditions with good to moderate accuracy. Medscape Medical News
- 23 hours ago, 18 Jul 19, 11:45am -

Female military veterans with alcohol use disorder were three times more likely to develop dementia compared to their counterparts who did not engage in heavy alcohol use. Medscape Medical News
- 23 hours ago, 18 Jul 19, 11:14am -

The global race to create an inexpensive and accessible blood test for Alzheimer disease is heating up. Experts project that such a test could be available in just a few years. Medscape Medical News
- 24 hours ago, 18 Jul 19, 10:39am -