Archive for October, 2007

Key Chemical for Parkinson’s Disease Found

October 31st, 2007
brainResearchers announced today that they have identified a key chemical -- DOPAL -- that appears to be the root cause of Parkinson's disease. Such a finding, if confirmed, could lead to new and more effective treatments for Parkinson's. Researchers ...

Dementia the New American Epidemic

October 31st, 2007
elderly ladyThe aging of America presents significant family challenges as baby-boomer parents approach the period in their life when dementia and Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia, become prevalent. A new research study by researchers at ...

Too Much Optimism Can Be a Problem

October 31st, 2007
optimisticWhile being optimistic is generally believe to be a benefit for living a high quality and perhaps longer life, too much optimism can be a problem, especially in regards to financial matters. Researchers from Duke University’s Fuqua School ...

Is Work Conflict Manageable

October 30th, 2007
Business manEthnicity appears to influence how an individual perceives inter-personal conflict on the worksite. A new study shows that Americans are more optimistic than East Asians about the chances of successfully resolving disputes on the job. And they're ...

Talking Improves Memory

October 30th, 2007
Women TalkingNew research suggests talking to another person for 10 minutes can help an individual improve memory and bolster test performance. "In our study, socializing was just as effective as more traditional kinds of mental exercise in boosting memory ...

Stress Reduction Lowers Alcohol Dependence

October 29th, 2007
Man MeditatingA promising new study uses "mindfulness-based stress reduction" as an integral treatment strategy for alcohol use disorders. The technique, often used in behavioral medicine for stress reduction, promises to enable individuals with the ability to cope with stress ...

Blood Pressure Drugs for Alzheimer’s

October 29th, 2007
PillsA new research study suggests some commonly prescribed drugs for the treatment of hypertension may be capable of preventing Alzheimer's disease and cognitive deterioration. The findings are published in the November 2007 issue of The Journal of Clinical ...

Depakote, Lithium Shown Effective in Childhood Bipolar

October 26th, 2007
young boyResearchers reported today that a study has shown that Depakote and lithium are effective in helping alleviate bipolar disorder symptoms in children. In the study, one of the largest of its kind, researchers randomly assigned 153 children ...

Unintentional Consequences With New Parkinson Treatment

October 26th, 2007
A new research study finds that although deep brain stimulation (DBS) offers a means to relieve the tremors and rigidity that afflict individuals with Parkinson’s disease, compulsive behaviors may arise. Michael Frank, an assistant professor of psychology and director of the Laboratory for ...

Miscommunication Challenges ADHD Care

October 26th, 2007
A new study finds that parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are concerned with behaviors such as aggression and defiance, while pediatric psychiatrists focus on associated mental health conditions including depression, bipolar and learning disabilities. The differing perceptions over a ...