August 26th, 2010

Contrary to popular opinion, couples do not become more similar over the course of a marriage.
The similarities actually begin upfront as people typically select a spouse based on shared ...
August 26th, 2010

New technology may provide physicians with a rapid and noninvasive method of diagnosing degenerative disorders early in the disease process.
The research, published in The ...
August 25th, 2010

For years we have heard that laughter is the best medicine, a premise supported by research documenting the activity’s ability to lower stress and promote ...
August 25th, 2010

Leaving a violent or controlling relationship does not provide immediate refuge for a mother’s mental health.
In fact, a woman’s mental health may actually get worse before ...
August 25th, 2010

In recent years, the hormone oxytocin has gained notoriety as an influence on various aspects of social behavior. A new study attempts to dispel myths and scientifically document the beneficial ...
August 25th, 2010

Beginning college is a landmark event for many young people and a key step toward adulthood. However, for some, it also can be an episode that pushes ...
August 24th, 2010

A new study suggests that the most common form of psychotherapy -- cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) -- is more effective than relaxation therapy and ...
August 24th, 2010

A new report suggests eating blueberries, strawberries, and acai berries may help the aging brain stay healthy in a crucial but previously unrecognized way.
The study, presented at the 240th ...
August 24th, 2010

Scientists have developed a drug that successfully resets and restarts the natural 24-hour body clock of lab mice.
The ability to do this in a mammal opens ...
August 24th, 2010

A new international study finds teenagers identify with an online community in a manner almost as powerful as their family relationships.
Researchers studied users of teenage online community ...