Archive for January, 2010

Therapy to Quiet Mind Eases Insomnia

January 29th, 2010
Therapy to Quiet Mind Eases InsomniaAs anyone with insomnia will attest, the condition is detrimental for both mental and physical health. If insomnia is combined with anxiety, depression or chronic pain, dangerous ...

Social Aspects of Alcoholics Anonymous Relieve Depression

January 29th, 2010
Social Aspects of Alcoholics Anonymous Relieve DepressionA new study suggests going to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings appear to lower depression as well as reduce drinking. Experts believe AA meetings convey a ...

Couples with Shared Identity Better at Conflict Resolution

January 29th, 2010
Couples with Shared Identity Better at Conflict ResolutionNew research finds couples who referred to themselves as "we" are more skilled in resolving conflicts that those who don't. UC Berkeley researchers analyzed conversations ...

Lead May Be Linked to ADHD

January 29th, 2010
Lead May Be Linked to ADHDAccording to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) the diagnosis of ADHD increased an average of 3 percent per year from 1997 to 2006. The disorder affects more ...

Does the Act of Prayer Lead to Forgiveness?

January 28th, 2010
Does the Act of Prayer Lead to Forgiveness?A new research study investigates if saying prayers can assist forgiveness and help maintain relationships. Florida State University psychologist Nathaniel Lambert studied the following research hypothesis: ...

Personality Influences Our Memory of a Conversation

January 28th, 2010
Personality Influences Our Memory of a Conversation For many of us, an argument or disagreement with our partner may be followed by what we perceive as selective memory of the event. ...

Exercise and Tea Reduce Depression Among Cancer Survivors

January 28th, 2010
Exercise and Tea Reduce Depression Among Cancer SurvivorsA new study discovers regular exercise and tea consumption helps breast cancer patients in their struggle against depression. The study led by Xiao Ou Shu, ...

Sleep Deprivation May Contract Brain, Diminish Memory

January 28th, 2010
Sleep Deprivation May Contract Brain, Diminish MemoryScientists have known that long-term or intense stress associated with conditions such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder are linked with reduction in size of particular segments ...

Chocolate as a Stress Reliever

January 27th, 2010
Chocolate as a Stress RelieverWith Valentine’s Day on the horizon, a new study gives additional support for treating your loved one with sweets -- especially chocolate -- for the special day. In ...

Venus and Mars Differences Regarding Infidelity

January 27th, 2010
Venus and Mars Differences Regarding Infidelity New research on jealousy suggests men and women are quite a bit different in the way they view infidelity. The issue seems to boil down to the ...