Archive for February, 2010

Exergames May Relieve Seniors’ Depression

Friday, February 26th, 2010
Emerging research suggests technology may improve the symptoms of depression in older adults. In a pilot study, researchers from the University of ...
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Experts Study Survivors for PTSD Insights

Friday, February 26th, 2010
Experts are studying why some individuals do not experience post-traumatic stress disorder after witnessing or experiencing a traumatizing event, such as abuse, ...
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Mathematical Model of Sleep

Friday, February 26th, 2010
Despite all the advances of modern medicine, scientists acknowledge that our understanding of sleep is limited at best. Answers to basic questions such ...
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Autistic Children Benefit from Sensitive Moms

Friday, February 26th, 2010
A new study suggests maternal sensitivity may influence language development among children who go on to develop autism. Although parenting ...
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Teen Stress Fuels Depression, Then Obesity

Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Obesity is a disturbing worldwide trend. In fact, researchers say the effects are so pervasive that unless the issue is controlled, ...
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Hospitalization Associated with Mental Decline

Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Spending time in today's hospitals can have many downsides. Although it seems counterintuitive, hospitalizations are linked to a host of medical ...
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Anti-Drinking Ads Often Backfire

Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Indiana University scientists have discovered guilt- or shame-based anti-drinking advertising campaigns actually can cause an unintended effect: They can cause people to drink more ...
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ADHD May Be Associated with Creative Genius

Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Professor Michael Fitzgerald, MD, of Dublin’s Trinity College, has examined the lives of notable achievers including Thomas Edison, Kurt Cobain, ...
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Recreational Drugs May Impair Memory

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
A new study suggests regular use of Ecstasy or other recreational drugs may cause memory slips. UK researchers expanded on previous studies ...
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Obesity Linked to Mental Declines Later in Life

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
A new study related to the long-term effects of obesity finds that higher body mass index (BMI) ...
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