March 8th, 2013

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 ...
March 7th, 2013

New research suggests a group of cells activated during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep is critical for the regulation of emotional ...
March 5th, 2013

About 70 million people in the U.S. suffer from chronic sleep problems. But a new poll of more than 1,000 Americans ...
March 1st, 2013

New research suggests somnambulism, or sleepwalking, is a potentially serious condition that can lead to violent behaviors and affect health-related quality ...
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 ...
February 16th, 2013

When people lose hope they will ever get another good night's sleep, their risk of suicide spikes, according ...
February 12th, 2013

We all understand that concern over a relationship can influence our mental health. Anxiety, depression, appetite ...
February 11th, 2013

New research suggests role modeling is a significant factor in a preschooler’s risk for obesity.
While sugary drinks, lack of exercise and ...
February 8th, 2013

Men who report experiencing permanent stress have a significantly higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according ...
February 5th, 2013

Health care reform includes a strong focus on population health, a strategy that seeks to proactively encourage healthy behavior change across ...