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Depression Linked to Osteoporosis

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
A new, comprehensive research study has found a strong connection between depression and a loss of bone mass, leading to ...

Workplace Aggression on the Rise

Monday, November 9th, 2009
As economic hardships force more companies to downsize, an expert warns that employers should be on the alert for disgruntled ...

Helicopter Parenting Wrong for All Cultures

Friday, November 6th, 2009
Parenting is an incredibly rewarding albeit frequently challenging experience. Unfortunately issues from ‘over-parenting’ -- where parents dominate their children’s ...

Southpaws Have a Different View

Thursday, November 5th, 2009
For centuries scientists have tried to explain why only 10 percent of the population is left-handed. Lefties have been the subject of ...

Pump Iron To Improve Self-Esteem

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
The value of lifting weights extends beyond increasing muscle mass for breast cancer survivors: New research discovers the activity provides a ...

Healthy Diet May Reduce Middle-Aged Depression

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
UK researchers have discovered a well-rounded, healthy diet may protect against depression in middle-aged people. Scientists compared the incidence of depression among individuals consuming a diet consisting of a high proportion of fruits, vegetables and fish ...

Study: Benefits of Therapy for Depression, Anxiety

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
A new study hopes to inform policymakers on the benefits of improving access to psychological therapy for individuals experiencing ...

Retirement Improves Sleep

Monday, November 2nd, 2009
A new study shows that sleep difficulties diminish significantly after retirement. Researchers believe this general improvement in sleep is associated with the removal of work-related demands and stress rather than from actual health benefits of retirement. Results ...

Childhood ADHD and Adult Criminality

Friday, October 30th, 2009
A new study by the Yale School of Public Health discovers children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder are ...

Depression and Magnifying Symptoms

Thursday, October 29th, 2009
Emerging research suggests people who feel depressed often claim more physical symptoms than they actually experience. The ...