March 31st, 2012

In a study of 67 teenagers, researchers have discovered that the timing of the brain's maturing is closely related to puberty in teenagers.
The study used electroencephalogram (EEG) ...
March 31st, 2012

Electroacupuncture stimulation can quickly reduce the severity of depressive symptoms, offering an alternative option for depressed patients, according to researchers at the School of Chinese Medicine at The University of ...
March 31st, 2012

Antidepressants may play a key role in alleviating painful conditions like osteoarthritis and may result in fewer side effects than traditionally prescribed drugs, such as anti-inflammatories and ...
March 30th, 2012

Make time for games, puzzles, and handicrafts as you enter old age.
A new study published in ...
March 30th, 2012

While nearly 1 in 5 people who suffer a stroke suffer from depression afterwards, almost 70 percent of patients do not receive any type of ...
March 30th, 2012

911 dispatchers deal with traumatic scenarios every day, but from a distance -- and it turns out that combination can make them ...
March 30th, 2012

Speaking more than one language can not only make travel less of a hassle -- it may also enhance mental health.
Investigators combined behavioral ...
March 30th, 2012

Researchers believe they have gained key insights on the development and progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
The findings could lead to the development of antibiotic treatments that could prevent the onset of ...
March 30th, 2012

A majority of experts agree that the number of children diagnosed with autism appears to be on the increase. However, it is not clear whether this is ...
March 30th, 2012

The risk of depression for people who live alone is almost 80 percent higher than for people who live with family or ...