Whether we look forward to it or not, most of us think we understand the value of a long, uninterrupted sleep every night — often after we’ve gone without it for too long. Laura Lewis and her team of researchers at Boston University have sacrific…
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Science is also showing us that age is more than a series of brain breakdowns that can be prevented only through diligent work and advanced cognition. Time also brings subtle yet meaningful positive changes to the brain, acquired through years of exp…
- 2 days ago, 17 Nov 19, 3:30pm -

As a cultural or religious practice, fasting has a long enough history that some anthropologists are tempted to think it has a biological or evolutionary basis. Maybe periods of food scarcity in our hunter-gatherer past gave us a healthy respect for…
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When researchers met a woman with amnesia named Lonni Sue Johnson, they were astonished by her. It was not so much what she could no longer remember, but the things she could not forget. Johnson is still unable to recall her own wedding day but she c…
- 5 days ago, 14 Nov 19, 1:30pm -

To be human is to be kind. Selfishness is learned. Scientists from Oxford to UCLA, Michigan and beyond are proving this and that the brain has areas for smiling and empathy, but not cruelty — which is always a disorder. Kindness — throughout huma…
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The U.S. leads the world in the amount of people regularly using the internet — yet, with all the information it brings into our lives, our media diet is typically pretty myopic. So says internet activist Ethan Zuckerman in his book, "Rewire: Digi…
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Operation Homecoming was first created in 2004 by the National Endowment for the Arts to help U.S. troops and their families write about their wartime experiences in Afghanistan, Iraq, and stateside. Operation Homecoming was among several programs t…
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A brain injury is a devastating event. Today, thanks partially to new operating procedures, but owing mostly to a better understanding of neuroplasticity (the brain’s ability to regenerate and adapt) and the psychology of recovery, survivors often…
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You’ve been there before. A seemingly productive morning quickly becomes afternoon, and the project with a looming deadline seems far out of your reach … however, you’ve checked your email and your social media posts countless times. You’ve p…
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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.
- 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.
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New research finds that both high and low intensity physical activity can help offset a genetic predisposition to developing depression.
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Depression is a common mental health condition that can range in severity from mild to debilitating. Learn about 16 ways to fight depression in this article.
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Homeopathy is a practice that uses diluted nonmedical substances to treat different illnesses. Learn more about whether it can help treat anxiety symptoms in this article.
- 4 days ago, 15 Nov 19, 2:00pm -

Hallucinations are sensory experiences that exist only in the mind. There are many types of hallucinations and possible causes, including drugs and mental illnesses. Learn more here.
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Paranoid personality disorder is a common but underdiagnosed mental health disorder. Read on to learn about the causes and symptoms of paranoid personality disorder and the treatment options.
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Recent experiments involving driving in stressful traffic conditions suggest that listening to music at this time may help protect heart health.
- 5 days ago, 14 Nov 19, 10:00am -

Stress can cause constipation, both directly and indirectly. This article looks at the link between stress and constipation and discusses ways to relieve both conditions.
- 8 days ago, 12 Nov 19, 2:00am -

There are many strategies to help curb binge eating, including identifying and removing triggers, planning meals, and reducing stress. Learn more in this article.
- 8 days ago, 11 Nov 19, 8:00pm -

A new study finds that increases in temperature negatively affect mental health outcomes. The authors conclude that this is due to sleep disturbance.
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A new study looks at how mental health training affects managers' abilities to support their employees and take measures to prevent mental health issues.
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"I'm so bored!" It's a typical complaint by teens in every era, but one that's growing more common for U.S. adolescents, especially girls.
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Down syndrome, due to an extra chromosome 21, occurs in 250,000 children and adults in the United States, making it the country's most common chromosomal disorder. Inherited heart defects, thyroid cancer, celiac disease and developmental disabilities…
- 4 hours ago, 19 Nov 19, 11:04am -

Most research on child sexual-abuse survivors focuses on negative consequences such as depression and suicide. A new study instead examines factors associated with resilience and flourishing among adult survivors.
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The ABC's Australia Talks project aims to stimulate a conversation on a broad sweep of topics—from job security and sexual habits to national pride and personal finances.
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Today, more Americans die from overdoses than car accidents. Understanding how to treat individuals with opioid addiction will be crucial to stemming the unprecedented number of drug-related deaths.
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A Massachusetts woman hung up her whistle and high school soccer referee jersey after almost a decade on the job, fed up with ongoing abuse from parents and coaches, the Boston Globe reported recently. It's a familiar story. According to a 2017 surve…
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Bipolar disorder is a heterogeneous disease—two people who share the same diagnosis can have very different outcomes and quality of life. Treatment of bipolar disorder largely focuses on controlling episodes of depression or mania, but even when th…
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People with borderline personality disorder are 13 times more likely to report childhood trauma than people without any mental health problems, according to University of Manchester research.
- 20 hours ago, 18 Nov 19, 7:00pm -

Children who identify as the gender matching their sex at birth tend to gravitate toward the toys, clothing and friendships stereotypically associated with that gender.
- 1 day ago, 18 Nov 19, 3:00pm -

True helicopter parents talk a good game in making their actions all about their children, but according to one West Virginia University researcher, what they're doing is reaping—and heaping—the rewards for themselves.
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Title: 'Cannabis Use Disorder' Up in States That Legalized Recreational PotCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/13/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/14/2019 12:00:00 AM
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Title: Survey Shows Americans Feel StressedCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/8/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/11/2019 12:00:00 AM
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Title: Veterans Often Hit Hard by Deaths of Fellow SoldiersCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/11/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/11/2019 12:00:00 AM
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Title: When Music Takes a Surprise Turn, Listening Pleasure FollowsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/7/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/8/2019 12:00:00 AM
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Title: Are You Lonely? Your Tweets Offer Important Clues, Experts SayCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/4/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/5/2019 12:00:00 AM
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Title: Get Healthier With a Mental ResetCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/5/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/5/2019 12:00:00 AM
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Title: ADHD Rates Doubled Among U.S. Adults Over 10 YearsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/1/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/4/2019 12:00:00 AM
- 16 days ago, 4 Nov 19, 2:00am -

Consent is now a word trending on social media and for good reason. The #metoo movement looms large as people are speaking out about sometimes decades old boundary violations that...
- 5 hours ago, 19 Nov 19, 10:00am -

We can all relate to feeling put upon and irritated by some people, but powerless to stop accommodating them. Though we take issue with their behavior, needs, or implicit demands,...
- 3 days ago, 16 Nov 19, 10:00am -

As a therapist, I am a keen observer of human behavior and interactions. I have long been fascinated by what makes people tick. Sometimes I am in awe of the...
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Death affects all of us in a variety of ways, and how we cope in times in tragedy and loss is often influenced by our responsibilities or where we are...
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“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life… makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow.” – Melodie Beattie Saying thank-you and showing your appreciation...
- 18 days ago, 1 Nov 19, 2:00pm -

Most relationships fail and nearly half of American adults are unmarried. Why can’t we find love and why don’t relationships last? Paradoxically, as much as we want love, we also...
- 19 days ago, 31 Oct 19, 2:00pm -

Art imitated life in an episode of one of my favorite medical shows called New Amsterdam. In it, a team of health care professionals tackle challenging issues in the lives...
- 25 days ago, 25 Oct 19, 12:58pm -

Childhelp Childhelp, one of the largest and oldest national, non-profit organizations dedicated to the treatment, prevention and research of child abuse and neglect, provides a broad continuum of programs that...
- 27 days ago, 23 Oct 19, 4:22pm -

Everyday Power Everyday Power recognizes the meaningful and vibrant lives we are all capable of having. They strive to help you set and reach objectives that are rooted in everyday...
- 27 days ago, 23 Oct 19, 4:17pm -

Beautiful Tribute The mission at Beautiful Tribute is to allow everyone to create a stunning, personalized memorial page in minutes. Upload multiple pictures, video, music and more. You can create...
- 27 days ago, 23 Oct 19, 4:13pm -

KarXT combines xanomeline and trospium and is designed to treat psychosis and related symptoms through preferential stimulation of muscarinic receptors in the central nervous system. Medscape Medical News
- 1 day ago, 18 Nov 19, 2:27pm -

Hospital emergency rooms throughout California are reporting a sharp increase in adolescents and young adults seeking care for a mental health crisis. Kaiser Health News
- 4 days ago, 15 Nov 19, 4:24pm -

Lavender may have a role in treating anxiety, but no firm conclusions can be drawn without higher quality, less biased studies, a large systematic review and meta-analysis suggests. Medscape Medical News
- 4 days ago, 15 Nov 19, 3:05pm -

Instagram's move to make its "likes" private is getting a cautious thumbs-up from experts who say it's a good first step in alleviating some of the psychological distress linked to social media use. Medscape Medical News
- 5 days ago, 14 Nov 19, 6:25pm -

US experts are curious and skeptical about a new Alzheimer's drug derived from marine algae that was conditionally approved earlier this month by Chinese regulatory authorities for mild-to-moderate AD. Medscape Medical News
- 5 days ago, 14 Nov 19, 10:19am -