How do you lead a brain healthy lifestyle, one that champions a proactive approachto shaping the brain? The lifestyle is composed of five major components, or “slices of a brain health pie”: physical activity, mental stimulation, socialization,…
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The French have an expression, chacun à son goût, which means “to each his own taste.” This can apply to most anything from clothes and cars to choice of intimates and serves as a viable way to shrug off a difference of opinion. Can the subject…
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The body produces the chemicals we call hormones to control all kinds of body functions. Glands, the organs that secrete hormones, make up the endocrine system, which helps to regulate functions such as growth, metabolism, and reproduction. Imagine h…
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There are 263 million youth worldwide who are not in school. That's one in every five — a figure that has barely changed over the past five years. Of the 263 million youth worldwide who aren't in school, 70 percent of them are girls. In developing…
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At some point in their lives, most people have either suffered from depression or seen someone close to them suffer. Because it is such a personal issue, most people think of depression on a personal level. It is important to realize that depression…
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Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein is the current president and CEO of the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF), a global nonprofit organization. Since 1987, they have awarded more than $380 million to over 5,500 grants, given to over 4,500 scientists to…
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When talking about the American public school system, it seems inevitable that the topic of inner-city schools will come up — whether it be as a starting point for the best way to reform education or held up as a sign of the failures of public scho…
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Actor Joe Pantoliano, aka "Joey Pants" to friends and colleagues, vividly remembers the first time he experienced stigma around mental illness. After being diagnosed with clinical depression, Pantoliano — best known for playing the character Ralph…
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This process involves a pathway between the basal ganglia of the brain to a region called the thalamus, which famed geneticist Francis Crick referred to as the “brain’s gatekeeper” back in 1984. No exact mechanism was found to support this theo…
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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.
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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 suggests that fMRI neurofeedback training can increase self-esteem in people with a history of depression by strengthening brain connectivity.
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Relaxation techniques can, paradoxically, provoke anxiety in some people, and a new study suggests that this is because relaxation interrupts worrying.
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Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers in the nervous system. They influence mood, muscle movement, heart rate, and many other functions. Learn more here.
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The role of nutrition in depression is an area of increasing research. A recent study tries a 3-week nutritional intervention and reports some success.
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Many people use alcohol to reduce anxiety, but it can end up making anxiety worse in the long term. Learn about the link between alcohol and anxiety, and tips for coping here.
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Existing medications do not address the negative symptoms of schizophrenia. A recent study attempted to track down the source of these symptoms.
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Taking too much Xanax can cause mild to serious side effects, and taking other drugs along with Xanax can increase the risk of overdose. Learn about the symptoms, risks, and treatments of a Xanax overdose here.
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Xanax is a benzodiazepine, a class of drug that treats anxiety and panic disorders. It usually takes less than an hour to kick in and has a calming, relaxing effect. Learn more here.
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Xanax is a benzodiazepine that treats anxiety and panic disorders. This article looks at how long its effects last, when the drug expires, what withdrawal is like, and other factors to consider.
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While some chemical imbalances can be a factor in certain symptoms of mental health conditions, they do not tell the whole story. Learn more about the myths and facts here.
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It's becoming well established that maternal stress during pregnancy can affect fetal and child development as well as birth outcomes, and a new study from researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and NewYork-Pres…
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(HealthDay)—Historically, black teenagers in the United States have had lower suicide rates than whites. But a new study finds that more black teens have been attempting suicide in recent years—and experts are not sure why.
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Was there such a thing as 'the good old days' when people were happier? Are current Government policies more or less likely to increase their citizens' feelings of wellbeing?
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Many Australian students don't know the difference between banter and bullying, with some saying they joke about wishing their friend would "drown" or "die in a car crash."
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According to a new UCI-led study, it's not just how much media exposure an individual has to collective trauma, but also the graphic quality of what one sees, that may make them more vulnerable to trauma-related mental and physical health problems ov…
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Scientists are rethinking the importance of an enigmatic molecule after finding intricate processes at play in its formation.
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Adding to what is known about the growing crisis of suicide among American teens, a team led by researchers at the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research at New York University have uncovered several troubling trends during the period of…
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Military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder or concussion suffer from a thrashing form of sleep behavior at a rate that is far higher than the general population, according to a new study by researchers at the VA Portland Health Care System…
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When asked to answer questions quickly and impulsively, people tend to respond with a socially desirable answer rather than an honest one, a set of experiments shows.
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Family members and caregivers of children with Atopic Dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, have been found to suffer mild severity anxiety and depression, new research presented today at the 28th EADV Congress has found.
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Title: Royal Couples Add Voices to Mental Health PSACategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/11/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/14/2019 12:00:00 AM
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Title: Eating Disorders Linked to Suicide RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/8/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/9/2019 12:00:00 AM
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Title: Gender Reassignment Surgery Does Bring Mental Health BenefitsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/8/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/8/2019 12:00:00 AM
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Title: Spurred by Mass Shootings, More Americans View Mentally Ill as ViolentCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/7/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/8/2019 12:00:00 AM
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Title: AHA News: Can Being an Immigrant Be Hazardous to Your Health?Category: Health NewsCreated: 10/7/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/7/2019 12:00:00 AM
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Title: When Income Drops, Young Adults' Brains May SufferCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/3/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/4/2019 12:00:00 AM
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Title: Seaside Living Soothes the Mind of Rich and Poor AlikeCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/3/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/3/2019 12:00:00 AM
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Title: Health Tip: Medication and Substance Abuse RecoveryCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/3/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/3/2019 12:00:00 AM
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Title: Did Brexit Vote Drive Man to Psychotic Episode?Category: Health NewsCreated: 10/2/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/2/2019 12:00:00 AM
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Title: For Rural Patients, Opioid Treatment Centers Often Too Far AwayCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/1/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/2/2019 12:00:00 AM
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There aren’t many companies out there today that rely solely on individuals working independently. I’m not sure I’ve ever had a job interview didn’t ask a question along the lines...
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When you’re suffering from a drug or alcohol addiction and/or another serious mental health condition, quality inpatient treatment is often critical to recovery. But finding quality inpatient treatment isn’t always...
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Last week I received a call from a potential client, typical of the ones I receive from those seeking help after spending years in and out of talk therapy yet...
- 14 days ago, 1 Oct 19, 10:00am -

We used to refer to Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) as multiple personalities or Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD). The creation of multiple identities occurs often in response to extreme abuse in...
- 15 days ago, 30 Sep 19, 9:00am -

“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance,” wrote Oscar Wilde. Known for his wit and irony, was Wilde referring to narcissism or real self-love? There is a...
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“Ring the bells that still can ring. Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” – Leonard Cohen What does perfection mean...
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If you’ve lived a few years, you’ve experienced failure. More than once, most likely, and probably many times. For every success, the backstory usually involves a string of different approaches...
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Hardly a day goes by where we don’t hear about another tragedy in the news involving the death of someone gone too soon.  Whether it be from suicide, accidental or...
- 26 days ago, 19 Sep 19, 11:12am -

“You were my home, Mother. I had no home but you.” – Janet Fitch Healing is a journey, not a single strike of willpower. In this article, you’ll learn about three...
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I learn so much from my clients as we sit in my office and explore their histories and current day issues. Many are well-educated professionals and others have street smarts...
- 27 days ago, 17 Sep 19, 2:52pm -

Transgender individuals use fewer mental health services after they receive gender-affirming surgery, new research shows. Medscape Medical News
- 18 hours ago, 14 Oct 19, 7:50am -

In a randomized trial, football, or soccer as it is known in the United States, benefitted men with prostate cancer in multiple ways. Medscape Medical News
- 4 days ago, 11 Oct 19, 1:03pm -

Antidepressant use by the elderly has more than doubled during the past 2 decades, despite relatively little change in the number of depressed seniors. Medscape Medical News
- 4 days ago, 11 Oct 19, 11:54am -

Treatment with an oral anticoagulant delays memory decline and the appearance of Alzheimer disease in a transgenic mouse model of the disease. Medscape Medical News
- 4 days ago, 11 Oct 19, 11:18am -

Conventional criteria for amnestic mild cognitive impairment might underdiagnose women and overdiagnose men, with important implications for early identification of Alzheimer disease risk. Medscape Medical News
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