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Irrational Decisions May Actually Make Sense

September 1st, 2010
Irrational Decisions May Actually Make SenseIn a classic Kenny Rogers song, knowing when to “hold them” or “fold them” is the quintessential truth of life. However, as we all know, the decision is not easy. In fact, ...

Short Sleep Ups Risk of Mental Distress

September 2nd, 2010
Researchers have discovered young adults increase their risk of psychological distress when they receive less than eight hours of sleep a night. Psychological distress is ...

Mixed Results from Brain Exercises

September 2nd, 2010
According to new research, mental engagement exercises such as crossword puzzles, reading, or listening to the radio may be a mixed blessing. Scientists have discovered the brain drills ...

Lower Access to Care for Low-Income Mothers with Depression

September 2nd, 2010
A new study released by The Urban Institute reveals that more than half of infants living in poverty ...
 

Infant’s Infrequent Gaze Possible Cue for Autism

September 2nd, 2010
Infants who infrequently gaze at other people when unprompted may be at a higher risk for autism, says new study by the ...

No Siblings, No Social Problems for Teens

September 2nd, 2010
Growing up as an only child doesn’t seem to be a social disadvantage in the teen years, suggests new research.  The study, ...

Regulated Cortisol Release Linked to Improved Stress

September 1st, 2010
Findings from a new study suggest that a steady, predictable release of cortisol in the body can improve stress. Also known as ...

Disasters Prompt Exacerbated Mental Health Issues in Children

September 1st, 2010
Anxiety, depression and aggression -- study after study suggests that these emotional and behavioral issues have a greater chance of wreaking havoc on ...

Research Targets Protection of Nerve Cells in Parkinson’s

September 1st, 2010
Scientists at John Hopkins have demonstrated on mice that certain drugs protect nerve cells from the deadly effects of Parkinson’s disease.  These findings ...

Dietary Supplement SAM-e Aids Treatment of Depression

September 1st, 2010
A provocative new study suggests an over-the-counter dietary supplement can assist treatment of adults with major depressive disorders. Investigators at Harvard Medical School ...
 

Irrational Decisions May Actually Make Sense

September 1st, 2010
In a classic Kenny Rogers song, knowing when to “hold them” or “fold them” is the quintessential truth of life. However, as we all know, ...

The Mechanism Behind Fast-Acting Antidepressant Ketamine

August 31st, 2010
Yale scientists have figured out the inner workings of the novel antidepressant, ketamine, and how exactly it is able to bring relief in hours rather ...

Parenting Philosophy Defined by Culture

August 31st, 2010
A new study looks at how parents develop emotional bonds and exert behavior control over their teenagers. Canada, France and Italy were compared because the countries ...

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Memory Faux Pax in Older Adults August 31st, 2010
A new study finds that older adults are more likely to have destination memory failures – forgetting who they've shared or not shared information with. Researchers from Baycrest's Rotman Research Institute say the situation is ...

Older Adults Get Boost from Reading Younger People’s Troubles August 31st, 2010
A German study suggests that when given a choice, older people prefer to read negative news, rather than positive news, about young adults. The preference appears to be tied to ...

Alcoholics Have Flawed Perception of Memory Abilities August 31st, 2010
Studies reveal that excessive drinking can have many negative effects on the brain. New findings now provide further evidence that alcoholics lose capacity for memory and often overestimate their abilities. Researchers with the ...

Teen Smoking Increases Depressive Symptoms August 30th, 2010
Contrary to common belief, smoking may increase depressive symptoms in some adolescents. Until recently, smoking by teenagers was seen as a means to 'self-medicate' against the blues. Now, scientists at the University ...

Best and Worst Life Experiences from Social Connections August 30th, 2010
New research finds that social events are the most meaningful times in an individual’s life. Although social connections bring us the most pleasure, they also deliver the most pain. In the first study of ...

Parkinson’s May Be Linked to Immune System August 30th, 2010
Genetic researchers have discovered a new link that implicates the immune system for late-onset Parkinson’s disease. Scientists are excited about the finding as the discovery offers new targets for drug development. The long-term study ...

Researchers Explore Gene-Environment Trigger for Psychosis August 30th, 2010
In anticipation of the 23rd European conference on psychosis and pharmacology, scientists discussed new models examining the combined role of genes and the environment. According to the experts, the incidence of psychotic disorders varies greatly across ...

Human Memory Linked to Brain Cell Turnover August 28th, 2010
Nerve cell production in the human brain is directly related to learning and memory, according to a new study from the University of Florida. The findings, published online and in an upcoming print issue of the journal Brain, are the ...



 

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