UCLA researchers propose a new operating model for human brain functioning that may help the identification and treatment of diseases that afflict both young and old - from schizophrenia to Alzheimer's. Neurology professor George Bartzokis, ...

United Kingdom researchers have found that television delivered education can help parents develop effective management strategies for dealing with children’s behavioral problems and developmental issues. That the media can be used constructively to provide parenting ...

For those who have lost a loved one, the holidays --a time of joy and thanksgiving--can be a painful reminder that the loved one is gone. While the sad feelings are normal, coping strategies can ...

Stanford University researchers have discovered a possible cause for Alzheimer's disease giving hope that some day in the future an effective treatment and eventual cure for the devastating disease may be developed. Researchers found that when ...

A new study finds that among depressed older adults receiving care from primary care practices, psychosocial therapies are more beneficial than antidepressant medicines. Additionally, individuals respond best if the therapies are provided from a multidisciplinary ...

A new study suggests that workplace stress could be a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. The finding by Israel scientists places job burnout on a similar level as other risk factors for the disease ...

A review of 25 years of research finds that men experience traumatic events more than females, yet females are more likely to meet diagnostic criteria for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The disorder is currently identified ...

A randomized control trial has found home-based occupational therapy can improve the ability of people with dementia to perform daily activities and can also reduce the pressure on their caregivers. The finding, found in the ...

Psychosocial issues accompanying the diagnosis of diabetes may compromise an individual's ability to manage the disease leading to more severe health complications and a poorer quality of life. Early identification and treatment of psychological issues ...

A combination of personality traits such as depression, anxiety, hostility and anger may put individuals at serious risk for developing coronary disease, according to new research. Although clinicians have known that individual “negative” personality characteristics ...