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Mindfulness Improves Emotional Stability, Sleep

March 8th, 2013
Mindfulness Improves Emotional Stability, Sleep The practice of mindfulness has drawn considerable attention over the past decade, often in the context of meditation. A new study discovers naturally occurring qualities of mindfulness can improve ...

Nerve Cells Associated with Sleep Targeted in Anxiety Disorders

March 7th, 2013
Nerve Cells Associated with Sleep Targeted in Anxiety Disorders    New research suggests a group of cells activated during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep is critical for the regulation of emotional ...

Even A Little Exercise Can Improve Sleep

March 5th, 2013
Even A Little Exercise Can Improve SleepAbout 70 million people in the U.S. suffer from chronic sleep problems. But a new poll of more than 1,000 Americans ...

Sleepwalking Linked to Serious Mental Health Issues

March 1st, 2013
Sleepwalking Linked to Serious Mental Health IssuesNew research suggests somnambulism, or sleepwalking, is a potentially serious condition that can lead to violent behaviors and affect health-related quality ...

Skin-to-Skin Contact May Lower Risk for Postpartum Depression

February 16th, 2013
Skin-to-skin contact between a new mother and her infant may lessen the chances of postpartum depression, according to new research. Many new moms experience the "baby ...

Losing Hope for Sleep Can Hike Suicide Risk

February 16th, 2013
Losing Hope for Sleep Can Hike Suicide Risk When people lose hope they will ever get another good night's sleep, their risk of suicide spikes, according ...

Attachment Anxiety Lowers Immunity — But Can Be Overcome

February 12th, 2013
Attachment Anxiety Lowers Immunity -- But Can Be Overcome  We all understand that concern over a relationship can influence our mental health. Anxiety, depression, appetite ...

Mom’s Eating Habits Can Impact Obesity Risk for Preschoolers

February 11th, 2013
Moms Dietary Habits Can Influence Preschoolers Obesity New research suggests role modeling is a significant factor in a preschooler’s risk for obesity. While sugary drinks, lack of exercise and ...

Permanent Stress Linked to Type 2 Diabetes in Men

February 8th, 2013
Permanent Stress Linked to Type 2 Diabetes in Men  Men who report experiencing permanent stress have a significantly higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according ...

Improve Mental Health to Enhance Population Health

February 5th, 2013
Improve Mental Health to Enhance Population Health Health care reform includes a strong focus on population health, a strategy that seeks to proactively encourage healthy behavior change across ...
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