2006 August | Psych Central News

Archive for August, 2006

Bipolar and Schizophrenic Brains Analyzed

Tuesday, August 29th, 2006

The National Institute of Mental Health has let a five-year $1.1 million grant to compare post-mortem brain tissue from individuals who had been diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder with tissue from normal individuals who ...

Read more... »

Mental Illness among Katrina Survivors

Tuesday, August 29th, 2006

Researchers from Harvard Medical School have discovered that the incidence of serious mental illness among survivors has doubled after the hurricane. However, despite the increase in mental illness, suicidal thoughts were not elevated. The authors ...

Read more... »

Genetics Influence Alcohol Risk

Tuesday, August 29th, 2006

Have you ever wondered why some individuals have a low alcohol tolerance while others appear to be able to drink all night without any apparent affects? The answer is often genetics and the more scientists ...

Read more... »

Aromatherapy – Science and Skill

Monday, August 28th, 2006

Aromatherapy, an ancient therapeutic treatment, is resurfacing as a refreshing means to promote health and wellness. The modality is gaining acceptance in some unlikely settings including a preeminent research hospital ...

Read more... »

Recovery From Alcoholism

Monday, August 28th, 2006

Alcoholism is known to cause neural cognitive deficits including problems with memory, planning, learning and comprehension. Research has shown that while some of the disorders will reverse with abstinence, some problems may remain, compromising day-to-day ...

Read more... »

Medicine Helps Recovering Alcoholics Sleep

Monday, August 28th, 2006

Disrupted sleep patterns are common among alcoholics. Unfortunately, the sleep problems continue even while individuals abstain from alcohol. In fact, sleep difficulties may be responsible for a relapse to alcoholism as individuals attempt to self ...

Read more... »

Weight Triggers Aggressive Ovarian Cancer

Monday, August 28th, 2006

Emerging evidence portrays that being obese (BMI greater than 30) and overweight (BMI between 25 and 30) is associated with breast, uterine and colorectal cancers. Now, a new study provides compelling evidence that obesity can ...

Read more... »

Religion Linked to Obesity?

Friday, August 25th, 2006

Hold the donuts -- A new study finds an association between religious practices and body mass index (BMI). Specifically, use of religious media resources, such as television, books or radio, was a strong predictor of ...

Read more... »

Dads Desire Flexible Work Schedule

Friday, August 25th, 2006

UK researchers discover that new fathers typically do not wish to work shorter hours but they do desire flexibility in the work environment. The study, by the Economic and Social Research Council suggest policies ...

Read more... »

Reversal of Alzheimer’s Disease?

Friday, August 25th, 2006

The tragedy of Alzheimer's is the deterioration of mental processes with impaired memory, thinking, and behavior hallmarks of the disease. New research provides a tantalizing glimmer of hope that someday, the effects of Alzheimer's may ...

Read more... »