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Menopause May Stifle Memory

May 24th, 2013
Menopause May Stifle Memory The association between menopause and memory alterations has been debated for decades. New research finally confirms the assertion that a woman’s change of life may be associated ...

Married Parents Less Likely to Have Obese Children

May 24th, 2013
Married Parents Less Likely to have Obese ChildrenChildhood obesity is a growing concern in America with nearly one-third of all U.S. children ages 2-17 overweight or obese, finds a new study. Some experts believe ...

People with High IQ May Be Better at Blocking Distractions

May 24th, 2013
People with High IQ Better at Blocking Distractions  ,Researchers have discovered that people with high IQ’s have brains that are more efficient allowing them to have better visual perception. That is, people ...

Anxiety Can Hobble Men in Job Interviews

May 24th, 2013
Anxiety Can Hobble Men in Job Interviews New research suggests that anxious people perform poorly in job interviews, with men having much more trouble than women. “Most job applicants experience interview anxiety prior ...

Strong Marriage Helps Depressed Dads Connect with Children

May 23rd, 2013
Strong Marriage Helps Depressed Dads Connect with Children Depressed parents often have trouble relating to a child’s emotional state. Dads are especially challenged to recognize a child’s developmental stage and abilities, and notice whether ...

Study Supports Insomnia as Risk Factor for Depression

May 23rd, 2013
Study Supports Insomnia as Risk Factor for Depression Emerging research suggests a link between insomnia and dysfunctional emotional regulation. Investigators discovered neurobiological evidence for dysfunction in neural circuitry, ...

Habit of Overeating Begins in Infancy

May 23rd, 2013
Habit of Overeating Begins in Infancy Parents have long urged kids to finish their food. But new research suggests parents' best intentions may be feeding bad habits. Brigham ...

Fish Oil May Protect Heart from Effects of Mental Stress

May 23rd, 2013
Fish Oil Protects Heart from Effects of Mental StressThe benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for cardiovascular health are well-known, as the American Heart Association recommends eating at least two servings of ...

Abused Children at Risk for Adult Obesity

May 22nd, 2013
Abused Children at Risk for Adult Obesity A new UK study finds that children who have suffered maltreatment are 36 percent more likely to be obese in adulthood ...

Home-based Sensory Exercises Can Benefit Autistic Kids

May 22nd, 2013
Home-based Sensory Exercises Can Benefit Autistic Kids New research suggests performing simple sensory exercises at home may improve the behaviors of children with autism. The treatment, known as environmental enrichment, led to significant gains ...