Archive for October, 2008

Psychosocial Factors Predict Exercise Adoption

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008
Although the health benefits of regular physical activity are well documented, only 32 percent of adults in the United States engage in regular exercise. A new study by researchers offers some ...
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Technology Selectively Erases Memories

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008
A new debate among cognitive scientists will include the issue of memory erasure as scientists report new and old memories have been selectively and safely removed from mice. "While memories ...
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ED Can Signify Cardiovascular Risk

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008
A UK expert reports that erectile dysfunction gives a two to three year early warning of a heart attack. However, the link between erectile dysfunction and the risk of heart ...
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Youth Depression Predicts Substance Abuse

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008
A prospective study of over 1,800 young Finnish twins revealed early-onset depressive disorders at age 14 significantly predicted substance abuse three years later. Researchers found that daily smoking, smokeless tobacco use, ...
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New Genetic Understanding of Schizophrenia

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008
Schizophrenia is a severe psychiatric disease characterized by disorganized behavior, delusions and hallucinations. Sadly, there is no clear understanding of its cause. In a new collaborative study, UCLA and Dutch researchers have ...
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Link Between Depression and Cardiac Care

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008
Depression symptoms are associated with significantly higher use of health care services following a heart attack, according to a new study. Canadian researchers believe this new data may help thousands of people ...
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Child’s ADHD Increases Divorce Risk

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008
A new study finds that parents of a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are nearly twice as likely to divorce by the time the child is 8 years ...
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Suicide Rates on the Rise Among Baby Boomers

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008
A new report reveals the rate of suicide in the United States is increasing for the first time in a decade. The increase in the overall suicide rate between 1999 and 2005 was due primarily to ...
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Socially Rejected Are Better Judges of Sincerity

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008
A new study suggests being rejected by peers, friends and even family members may enable an individual to spot a "fake" when they encounter someone who isn't being genuine. A Miami University ...
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Avoiding Confusion After Surgery

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008
In a groundbreaking study, Duke University physicians have developed a method to identify the risk of postoperative confusion. Authorities believe the screening tool will help minimize or prevent what has ...
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