2008 May | Psych Central News

Golf for Health and Longevity

Friday, May 30th, 2008

A new Swedish study finds that golf can be a good investment for physical and mental health. Researchers from Karolinska Institutet discovered the death rate for golfers is 40 per cent lower ...

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Anxiety Is Risk Factor for Overweight Kids

Friday, May 30th, 2008

A new study suggests anxiety may influence children's metabolic health differently according to weight status. Researchers discovered metabolic syndrome, a condition considered a precursor for type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, ...

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Blood Test May Identify Risk for Depression

Friday, May 30th, 2008

Although major depression is a common condition affecting about 15 percent of the US population, the roots of the disorder have been difficult to ascertain. What is known is that there ...

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Active Social Life Delays Memory Loss Amongst Seniors

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

As we get older, one of the first things to go is our memory. But new research suggests that an active social life could slow the rate of memory ...

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Variety of NSAIDS Help Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

A new study finds that different types of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin, appear to be equally effective in lowering the risk of Alzheimer's disease. The study ...

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Cancer Survivors Have Many Unmet Needs

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

Many long-term survivors of cancer are not receiving the necessary aid they require to help them live with the consequences of their disease, its treatment, or both. Currently, there are ...

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When Memories Go Awry

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

The experience of false memories following neurological trauma is a relatively common occurrence. Until now, the event known as confabulation has been unexplained. Now a new study conducted by Dr Martha Turner ...

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How the Brain Reconciles Fairness

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

The concept of fairness has been debated since the dawn of civilization. In the biblical story in which two women bring a baby to King Solomon, both claiming to be the ...

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Clarification of Heart Assessment for Children with ADHD

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association have released a new statement on management of children and adolescents with attention deficit disorder. The statement seeks to clarify the ...

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Treatment Options for Cocaine Addiction

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

A new study hopes to provide insight on how a number of medications may help restore the fragile balance of brain chemicals or neurotransmitters destroyed by cocaine abuse. Researchers from The ...

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