2009 February | Psych Central News

Treat Stroke Victims for PTSD

Friday, February 27th, 2009

A provocative new study suggests the recovery of some stroke victims, those who suffer brain hemorrhage, could be vastly improved if they were tested and treated ...

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Natural Estrogen Lowers Risk of Parkinson’s

Friday, February 27th, 2009

Fertility may offer protection from developing Parkinson’s disease, suggests a study of 74,000 women. Researchers discovered women who have more years of fertility (the time from first ...

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Doodling Can Aid Memory

Friday, February 27th, 2009

According to a new study, doodling while listening can help with remembering details. The finding is contrary to the common perception that doodling is an activity ...

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Yoga Helps Women With Breast Cancer Regain Control

Friday, February 27th, 2009

Women undertaking a ten-week program of restorative yoga classes have demonstrated positive differences in aspects of mental health such as depression, positive emotions, and spirituality (feeling ...

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Song Lyrics Influence Sexual Behavior

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

A new research study discovers teenagers who preferred popular songs with degrading sexual references were more likely to engage in intercourse or in precoital activities. The issue ...

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Transcendental Meditation Relieves College Stress

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

Transcendental Meditation may be an effective nonmedicinal tool for students to buffer themselves against the intense stresses of college life, according to a new study. "Effects of ...

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Biopsy Anxiety May Cause Additional Health Concerns

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

Women who've had a breast biopsy know the anxiety of waiting for the results, but that stress may cause adverse health effects, finds a new study. "When ...

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Diabetic Moms at Risk for Depression

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

A new JAMA study finds that low-income pregnant women and new mothers with diabetes have nearly twice the risk of experiencing depression during and after pregnancy ...

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Mental and Physical Fatigue Linked

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

What goes on between the ears can affect how the rest of the body performs, suggests a new study on fatigue. Researchers found performance of a ...

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Physical Fitness Improves Brain Size and Function

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

Scientists have known that the size of the brain region called the hippocampus is linked to better performance on memory challenges. Now, researchers discover elderly adults who ...

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