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F E A T U R E D A R T I C L E Reflecting On Values Transcends Self July 23rd, 2008 Criticism is difficult for most as no one enjoys being told that their behavior is harmful to themselves or others. A common response is to become defensive when confronted with evidence that behavior is irrational, ... Read more... »
Viagra Effective for Women July 23rd, 2008 Unfortuately, a common side effect caused by the use of antidepressants is sexual dysfunction, a condition that spans gender. Treatment-related sexual dysfunction is a major influence for early discontinuation of antidepressant treatment, which can lead ... Read more... » Heart Disease May Influence Dementia July 23rd, 2008 A new European study finds that coronary heart disease is associated with a lower performance in mental skills such as reasoning, vocabulary and verbal fluency. The study of 5837 middle-aged Whitehall civil servants also found that ... Read more... » PTSD’s Effect on Chronic Pain and Depression July 23rd, 2008 Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression are commonly experienced by individuals living with accident or trauma related chronic pain. However, how PTSD relates to mood disorders and pain severity in chronic pain patients has remained a ... Read more... »		Memory Impairment Linked to Hearing Disorder July 22nd, 2008 A new report suggests mild memory impairment may be associated with central auditory processing dysfunction, or difficulty hearing in complex situations with competing noise, such as hearing a single conversation amid several other conversations. The study ... Read more... » Finding May Lead to New Treatment for Parkinson’s July 22nd, 2008 Researchers announce a surprise relationship between the genetics of blood cells and brain cells. A finding that may lead to a significant alteration in the way Parkinson's disease is managed. Scientists from the University of ... Read more... » DBS Relieves Treatment Resistant Depression July 22nd, 2008 Results from a clinical trial show that patients with treatment-resistant depression who underwent deep brain stimulation (DBS) report significant improvements as early as one month after treatment. The patients also experienced continued and sustained improvement ... Read more... »

Drug Combo for Depression

July 22nd, 2008

A new research study will investigate if a multiple-medication treatment of depression is superior to the common practice of a single drug. For diseases such as diabetes or hypertension, combining medicines from the start of ... Read more... »

Can Exercise Improve Cognition Among Dementia

July 21st, 2008

It is known that physical activity is a proven method to enhance cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength and flexibility. Moreover exercise clearly boosts alertness and a sense of well-being in normal individuals. ... Read more... »

Debunking Obese Stereotypes

July 21st, 2008

New research refutes commonly held stereotypes that overweight workers are lazier, more emotionally unstable and harder to get along with than their “normal weight” colleagues. With the findings, employers are urged to ... Read more... »

ID Alzheimer’s Before Symptoms Present

July 21st, 2008

It is estimated that 10 million American baby boomers will develop Alzheimer’s disease. New research to develop preventative strategies, ideally long before Alzheimer's destructive, clinical symptoms appear, is critical. In furthering ... Read more... »

New Treatment of Alzheimer’s Brings Rapid Results

July 21st, 2008

An innovative approach to treatment of Alzheimer's disease appears to stimulate rapid improvements in language abilities. The immune-based approach is presented in a video accompanying the research, and is published in ... Read more... »

New Med Offers Hope for Alcohol Addiction

July 18th, 2008

Two recent studies give hope to individuals who experience the physical, mental and social symptoms associated with alcohol dependence. Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) found favorable results for ... Read more... »

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Medication May Aid Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety July 17th, 2008

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