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The Effects of Media Violence on Kids

Monday, December 24th, 2007

Researchers have published a study that examines the literature on children's exposure to media violence, and why, to-date, there have been few public policies that have been effective in curbing ...

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Insights on Borderline Personality Disorder

Friday, December 21st, 2007

A new investigative approach has improved understanding of key brain areas associated with borderline personality disorder. In particular, researchers were able to view brain activity when individuals 'act out' or display ...

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Link Between Mental Health And Amputation Risk

Friday, December 21st, 2007

The relationship between mental health and subsequent medical needs is underscored in a new report that shows veterans with lower scores on a test of mental health functioning have an increased ...

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Terrorist Attacks Affect Kids Mental Health

Friday, December 21st, 2007

A new study discovers children exposed to terrorist attacks have an increased risk for mental health problems including posttraumatic stress disorder, separation anxiety disorder, and general anxiety disorder. ...

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Bariatric Mental Health Needs

Thursday, December 20th, 2007

Although bariatric surgery is a method to lose large amounts of weight and potentially dramatically improve the health and well-being of an obese individual, the procedure involves substantial risks and requires ...

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Exercise Lowers Dementia Risk

Thursday, December 20th, 2007

Walking and other forms of moderate exercise among individuals age 65 and older can significantly lower their risk of developing vascular dementia, the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer's ...

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Use The Bad Times For Growth

Thursday, December 20th, 2007

Life is a veritable rollercoaster of emotions as periods of happiness and sadness transcend our everyday existence. Although lost opportunities and mistaken expectations are often unpleasant to think and talk about, ...

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Friends, Family Find Similar Faces Attractive

Wednesday, December 19th, 2007

Friends and family are more likely to find the same faces attractive, as compared to strangers rating the attractiveness of the same faces. While recent research regarding facial attractiveness has emphasized ...

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Dolphin Therapy — Not A Good Thing

Wednesday, December 19th, 2007

Dolphin Therapy, a new therapy technique for people suffering from chronic mental or physical disabilities is dangerous for both people and dolphins. Lori Marino, senior lecturer in the Neuroscience and Behavioral ...

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Sex Ed Extends Virginity

Wednesday, December 19th, 2007

A new study finds that sex education greatly boosts the likelihood that teens will delay having intercourse. Male teens who received sex education in school were 71 percent less likely, while similarly ...

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