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Depression Care for Workers Improves Health, Productivity

January 12th, 2012
A new Canadian study discovers employees with depression who receive treatment while still working are significantly more likely to be highly productive than those who do not. Researchers say this is the first study of its kind to look into a possible correlation ...

Toddler Naps Aid Emotional Control

January 4th, 2012
Toddler Naps Aid Emotional Control It may be more important to put a child down for a nap than you know. In additional to giving the parent or caregiver a brief ...

Diabetic Kids’ Poor Sleep Hampers Blood Sugar, School Performance

January 3rd, 2012
Diabetic Kids Poor Sleep Hampers Blood Sugar, School PerformanceResearchers believe sleep problems may compromise the physical and mental health of Type 1 diabetics. A new study suggests ...

Money Woes Behind UK Jump in Antidepressant Prescriptions?

January 3rd, 2012
Money Woes Behind UK Jump in Antidepressant Prescriptions?Prescriptions for antidepressants have jumped nearly 30 percent in England over the past three years, and some believe the rise is attributed to economic stress and consequent ...

Treating Sleep Disturbances May Be Vital in Schizophrenia

December 24th, 2011
Treating Sleep Disturbances May Be Vital in SchizophreniaIndividuals with schizophrenia experience extreme disruptions in their sleeping patterns, according to a new Oxford-led study Half also have irregular body clocks out of sync with the pattern ...

New Relationship Helps Male Widowers

December 14th, 2011
New Relationship Helps Male WidowersA new study finds men who lose their partner to cancer have better physical and mental health if they enter a new relationship within four to ...

Ecstasy May Cause Chronic Serotonin Loss

December 7th, 2011
Ecstasy May Cause Chronic Serotonin LossEmerging research suggests recreational use of Ecstasy, the illegal drug that produces feelings of euphoria and emotional warmth, is associated with chronic changes in ...

Flexible Workplace Aids Sleep, Increases Productivity

December 7th, 2011
Flexible Jobsite Improves Sleep, Increases ProductivityWork settings that allow flexibility in where and when an individual works can improve productivity, enhance sleep and contribute to overall better health, according to ...

Rape, Abuse, Symptom Types Factor into Chronic PTSD

December 1st, 2011
Rape, Abuse, Symptom Types Factor into Chronic PTSDA Florida State University clinical psychologist has identified factors that could cause some women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to have chronic, persistent symptoms while others recover naturally over ...

Therapy Instead of Sleep Meds for Insomnia

December 1st, 2011
Therapy Instead of Sleep Meds for InsomniaNot getting enough sleep? Canadian researchers say taking a sleeping pill or drinking alcohol is not the best approach for addressing ...
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