How aware are we of the influences on our decisions? This basic human question we all wonder about has kept Dr. John Bargh busy for the last 30 years. Bargh is a social psychologist at Yale University, where he has created the Automaticity in Cogniti…
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Smiling and laughing is great exercise for your brain. It is a very effective way to supply oxygen to the brain. Once you start to smile and laugh, there is joy coming from your heart. You don’t need a specific reason to be joyful, for joy has been…
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Birds are perhaps the most admired of creatures in the animal kingdom. Their beautiful plumage dazzles the eye, and their ability to fly evokes a sense of awe. They have been the subject of innumerable poems and have appeared in the art of virtually…
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The human brain has limitless potential. That’s what I realized as I transformed myself from someone who could never pay attention in school and took the college entrance exam three years in a row to someone who successfully completed a degree in c…
- 2 days ago, 18 Mar 19, 1:00pm -

If you have read a financial report, sports game recap, or weather update, at any point over the last two years, chances are that story was written by a computer. The process, commonly referred to as automated storytelling, involves running data thro…
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Yet for the last two decades, my notion of what makes a true therapeutic relationship has been somewhat challenged, transformed, and colored by the advance of internet therapy — a form of therapy that physically separates the therapist and client a…
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Physicians who evaluate patients with abnormal behavior have access to new technologies that provide functional images of the brain. These images provide new insight into the nature of their disorders, and contribute to the decisions leading to appro…
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Call it what you want — global warming or climate change — but we can all agree that it isn’t beneficial for anyone. In fact, the latest studies are beginning to show just how much of an impact climate change has had in the past, is currently h…
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Researchers have posed the same questions and, with recent scientific advancements, have been able to note personality-based, neurological, and even genetic-based commonalities in these violent individuals. Most experts will agree that there isn’t…
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It keeps us up long hours, fearing sleep. Perhaps it’s the reason we toss and turn at night, or wake up in a panic, sometimes even struggling to breathe, or why you find yourself reluctant to look at the news alerts on your phone — or read email.…
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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.
- 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.
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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 -

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can contribute to some mental health conditions, including depression. In this article, we look at the link between PsA and depression, as well as treatments and coping strategies.
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A pilot clinical trial has found that a new type of electrical stimulation therapy can be very effective in treating the symptoms of major depression.
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Researchers have uncovered evidence suggesting that sleep loss can make us want to avoid social contact, while also sending a 'keep away' signal to others.
- 8 days ago, 12 Mar 19, 6:00am -

An intriguing new study concludes that the negative impacts of stress may depend on how much control we have over the source of it.
- 10 days ago, 10 Mar 19, 6:00am -

New research examines whether having a history of mental health issues influences a person's outlook after they receive a cancer diagnosis.
- 12 days ago, 8 Mar 19, 2:00am -

A new randomized clinical trial investigates whether different dietary interventions could help overweight people and people with obesity avoid depression.
- 14 days ago, 6 Mar 19, 9:00am -

Zoloft is a drug doctors sometimes use for the treatment of bipolar disorder, alongside others. Some side effects include nausea, diarrhea, and indigestion. Learn more about Zoloft and bipolar here.
- 15 days ago, 4 Mar 19, 5:00pm -

New research in rodents uncovers mental health benefits of microdosing but also identifies potential effects on neuronal growth and metabolism.
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Mania and hypomania are periods when a person feels unusually elated or energized. They are often symptoms of different types of bipolar disorder. In this article, we discuss the similarities and differences between mania and hypomania.
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To receive a bipolar disorder diagnosis, a person must have a manic episode, a depressive episode, or both. Specific types have specific diagnostic criteria. Learn more about bipolar diagnosis here.
- 19 days ago, 1 Mar 19, 4:00pm -

High potency cannabis, especially when used daily, is "strongly linked" to the risk of developing psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and paranoia, scientists said Wednesday.
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US authorities on Tuesday approved the first medication designed specifically to treat post-partum depression, an illness that affects about one in nine new American mothers.
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A new study published in Infant and Child Development indicates that complications during birth may increase the risk that children will develop social anxiety by their pre-teen years.
- 1 hour ago, 20 Mar 19, 3:39am -

Men released from prison who receive social, community and spiritual support have better mental health, according to a study by researchers at Rutgers School of Public Health.
- 15 hours ago, 19 Mar 19, 2:25pm -

Trigger warnings that alert people to potentially sensitive content are increasingly popular, especially on college campuses, but research suggests that they have minimal impact on how people actually respond to content. The findings are published in…
- 15 hours ago, 19 Mar 19, 2:13pm -

The cruel murder of 50 people in New Zealand was another tragic reminder of how humans are capable of heartlessly killing their own kind just based on what they believe, how they worship, and what race or nationality they belong to. There is a longst…
- 18 hours ago, 19 Mar 19, 11:10am -

Mindfulness might offer more than relief from daily stress. Research now suggests it can boost recovery from addiction and trauma.
- 20 hours ago, 19 Mar 19, 9:32am -

Young women with separation anxiety have an elevated risk of idealizing thin body types, such as those featured in the media, according to new research co-directed by Vanderbilt consumer psychologist Steve Posavac.
- 20 hours ago, 19 Mar 19, 9:30am -

The world is reeling in the aftermath of the horrific shootings in Christchurch. The attack has also raised a number of side issues, including the ethics of broadcasting the live stream of the attack, which was later shared on other platforms.
- 20 hours ago, 19 Mar 19, 9:22am -

Knowledge of the facts is called factive knowledge. In the phrase "He knows [that it is warm outside]", the embedded clause is assumed to be true. However, in the phrase "It seems [that it is warm outside]", the embedded clause is presupposed to be f…
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Title: Hate Those Stressful Office Parties? Just Fake It, Study SuggestsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/18/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/18/2019 12:00:00 AM
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Title: brexpiprazole (Rexulti)Category: MedicationsCreated: 8/10/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/14/2019 12:00:00 AM
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Title: ADHD Meds Safe With Epilepsy, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/12/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/13/2019 12:00:00 AM
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Title: Many Heroin Users Unprepared for Fentanyl ODCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/12/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/13/2019 12:00:00 AM
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Title: Why Watch Sports? Fans Get a Self-Esteem Boost, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/12/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/13/2019 12:00:00 AM
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Title: oxazepam (Serax, Zaxopam)Category: MedicationsCreated: 3/2/2005 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/13/2019 12:00:00 AM
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Title: 1 in 3 Young Adults Suffers From Loneliness in U.S.Category: Health NewsCreated: 3/11/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/12/2019 12:00:00 AM
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Title: methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Methylin, Daytrana)Category: MedicationsCreated: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/7/2019 12:00:00 AM
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Title: AHA News: Top CEOs Offer Strategies to Improve Workplace Mental HealthCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/5/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/6/2019 12:00:00 AM
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Title: U.S. Deaths From Suicide, Substance Abuse Reach Record HighCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/5/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/6/2019 12:00:00 AM
- 14 days ago, 6 Mar 19, 2:00am -

“I’ve always believed in savoring the moments. In the end, they are the only things we’ll have.” – Anna Godbersen New research from the University of Arizona demonstrates how we...
- 17 hours ago, 19 Mar 19, 11:44am -

Suffering is a shared human experience that can be viewed integral part of life. Our suffering can range from mild to severe and can take the form of physical or...
- 2 days ago, 18 Mar 19, 10:33am -

The key to happiness is meeting our needs. Although codependents are very good at meeting needs of other people, many are clueless about their own needs. They have problems identifying,...
- 3 days ago, 17 Mar 19, 10:00am -

I didn’t know how very much I needed this book until I opened it — one of the biggest gifts for a reader, and for a person who seeks understanding....
- 4 days ago, 16 Mar 19, 3:25pm -

The current political climate has made talking to one another easily polarizing and adversarial. Common approaches to emotionally charged conversations often unwittingly invite reactive rigid responses, control struggles, and resistance...
- 5 days ago, 15 Mar 19, 10:00am -

This brilliant book opens with a perfect analogy: “Communicating is a bit like learning an instrument. Playing scales is essential, but the aim is to make music.” I smiled and...
- 6 days ago, 14 Mar 19, 3:24pm -

“When clients come to therapy to ‘free themselves so they can be themselves,’ in a hermeneutic sense, they do change by becoming who they really are,” writes Maura A. Matarese....
- 7 days ago, 13 Mar 19, 3:22pm -

In The Unexpected Joy of Being Single, author Catherine Gray is single and happy at the end of her story. She even realizes that she would still be happy if...
- 8 days ago, 12 Mar 19, 3:20pm -

“The first time I got drunk, I’d felt like I finally unzipped my wrong skin and slipped into a slinky new one, “writes Catherine Gray. In her new book, The...
- 9 days ago, 11 Mar 19, 3:19pm -

While it’s hard not to notice the brilliant display of colors set off by a sunset over the water, we seldom consider the biological, or even psychological, benefits of light....
- 10 days ago, 10 Mar 19, 3:16pm -

The drug can be given only in a certified facility, and women will have to stay for the entire 2.5 days it takes for the infusion. FDA Approvals
- 10 hours ago, 19 Mar 19, 7:21pm -

Postop complication rates rose threefold and unplanned readmission rates sixfold in comorbid patients with two or more psychosocial risk factors. Medscape Medical News
- 19 hours ago, 19 Mar 19, 9:58am -

Dr Peter Yellowlees talks about interventions to increase depression treatment initiation in primary care patients. Medscape Psychiatry
- 2 days ago, 18 Mar 19, 10:31am -

Dinah Miller, MD, discusses her shock and grief at losing a patient to suicide, and the larger issues it raised about contemporary psychiatry. Medscape Psychiatry
- 2 days ago, 18 Mar 19, 10:30am -

A study of more than 1.5 million children suggests those who had been exposed to maternal infection in utero are at significantly greater risk of developing autism or depression during their lifetime. Medscape Medical News
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