2008 August | Psych Central News

Sleep Apnea Can Influence Child Behavior

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

According to some experts, although it’s often labeled attention deficit disorder, the real problem behind thousands of children’s behavior problems could actually be sleep apnea. Ear, nose and throat physicians report ...

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Brain’s Hidden Potential Explored

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Although previous research has found that the brain has the capacity to compensate for a loss in one area of sensory capacity, the mechanism by which this occurs has been obscure. ...

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Male Definition of Masculinity Is a Surprise

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

A new study finds that men defy stereotypes in defining masculinity. Contrary to stereotypes about sexual performance and masculinity, men interviewed in a large international study reported that being seen as ...

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How Antipsychotic Drugs Work

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Antipsychotic drugs that are widely used to treat schizophrenia and other problems may not work as scientists have assumed, according to a new study. Duke University Medical Center researchers believe the findings ...

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Brain Scans Show Depression’s Link to Guilt

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

Scientists report new findings that will improve the understanding of why some people may be more prone to depression than others. Dr Roland Zahn, a clinical neuroscientist in The University of Manchester's ...

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Adolescent Protective Response to Depression

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

A new study on adolescent depression following terror attacks, confirms long-held beliefs that show social support is an excellent tonic for depression. The research paper by Professor Golan Shahar of Ben-Gurion ...

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Ginkgo’s Protection Mechanism Studied

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

Scientists have known for more than 10 years that a certain extract from leaves of the ancient eastern tree, Ginkgo biloba, can somewhat ease symptoms of memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease ...

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America’s Elderly Face Abuse

Monday, August 25th, 2008

A new study suggests that nearly 13 percent of America's aged citizens suffer some form of abuse. Specifically, nine percent of adults reported they have suffered from verbal mistreatment, 3.5 percent ...

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The Allure of Enhancement Drugs

Monday, August 25th, 2008

A new study finds people's willingness to take a pill or drug depends on whether the trait the drug promises to enhance is one they consider fundamental. Interestingly, healthy people are more ...

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First Generation Meds Are Risky for Seniors

Monday, August 25th, 2008

A new federal study has found second-generation or atypical antipsychotic medications are safer for elderly patients. Conventional, or first-generation, antipsychotic medication were found to increase risk of death from cardiovascular ...

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