Archive for February, 2008

Stress May Increase Risk of Cervical Cancer

Monday, February 18th, 2008
Researchers announce that a woman’s daily stress can reduce her ability to fight off a common sexually transmitted disease and increase her risk of developing the cancer it can cause. No ...
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New Method Tracks Psychotherapy Effectiveness

Monday, February 18th, 2008
Determining the optimal treatment approach for a mental illness is often a difficult task. A new research study aims to bridge the gap between how psychotherapy is studied in laboratory research ...
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Tips to Manage Stress of Tough Economic Times

Friday, February 15th, 2008
Most would agree that our world is choked with stress even in the best of times. Now, volatile stock markets and rising interest rates threaten individuals with additional stress and anxiety ...
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Mental Health Stigma Continues in Military

Friday, February 15th, 2008
A new research study finds the stigma accompanying mental health disorders persists in the military. In a study of over 8,400 Canadian troops, mental disorders ranging from depression to alcoholism were ...
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“Herd” Mentality Explained

Friday, February 15th, 2008
A new research study sheds light on a behavior that is consistent among many species – that is, making decisions based upon the actions of others. Scientists at the University of ...
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Gender Challenges in Relationships

Thursday, February 14th, 2008
According to a new research study, women are better than men in describing their feelings and those of their romantic partners. Conversely, men tend to project their own feelings upon their ...
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Body Image Predicts Health

Thursday, February 14th, 2008
A new study suggests that individuals who want to weigh less are in fact more likely to be mentally or physically unhealthy than those who are content with their body image. ...
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Physical Attractiveness, Earning Power, Ambition Are All Equal Aphrodisiacs

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008
Conventional wisdom suggests men are attracted to women for their physical attributes, while women look for men who are successful and ambitious. But new research suggests those sex differences don't always ...
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Psychological Effects of 9.11 Persist

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008
Research scientists find that long after Sept. 11, 2001, Americans' terrorism-related thoughts and fears are associated with increased depression, anxiety, hostility, posttraumatic stress and drinking. University of Illinois at Chicago researchers examined ...
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PTSD Influences Long Term Health

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008
Research on Vietnam veterans finds that posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) increases an individuals' risk for long-term health problems. In the study, PTSD was associated with with chronic disease risk factors such ...
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