According to new research, the risk of developing Parkinson's disease may be reduced with moderate to vigorous exercise or other recreational activities. In a prospective study, scientists followed nearly 150,000 individuals with an average age ...

Alcohol dependence (AD) is known to run in families as authorities believe around 50 percent of the risk for AD is determined by genetics. A new study discovers that selection of spouse and marriage dynamics ...

Converging discoveries from genetic, biochemical and behavioral research are bridging important gaps in understanding schizophrenia. Scientist report the studies provide the best evidence to date that defects in the brain's white matter are a key ...

Although it has been known that individuals with diabetes are often depressed, new research discovers chronic depression or depression that worsens over time may cause diabetes in older adults. The Northwestern University study is the ...

Individuals typically change their diet in an attempt to improve health and well-being. However, a new study finds that there may be physical and psychological effects from a changed diet that can reduce the chances ...

An organization of people with psychiatric histories, asks that everyone learn from the tragic events at Virginia Tech. Representatives urge the public to think compassionately about how to better engage people who are isolated, severely ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is often a debilitating trait that can dramatically affect an individual's life. In the popular television show, Monk, Adrian Monk faces a daily struggle with his obsessions and compulsions. New research suggests ...

Saving human memory is one of highest level of care sought by modern medicine. The concept is integral in the treatment and care of individuals suffering from a traumatic brain injury or Alzheimer's. New research ...

When a loved one commits suicide, relatives and spouses experience a cascade of emotions including grief, guilt, and depression. Prior studies indicate some family survivors may have particularly difficult grief reactions and that cognitive behavioral ...

An article in the British Medical Journal warns that Parkinson's disease sufferers could be adversely affected by the growth of web-based betting sites because they are more likely to become gambling addicts. The physician author, ...