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Stop Smoking While Losing Weight

Friday, November 20th, 2009

A new summary analysis discovers an individual can improve two health behaviors concurrently -- rebuffing the contention that embarking on a ...

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Meditation Reduces Stress in College Students

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

A new study suggests meditation may be an effective modality to mitigate blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and anger among at-risk ...

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Depression as Deadly as Smoking

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

A Norwegian study has found that the risk of dying from depression is analogous to morbidity from smoking. Interestingly, if an individual displays anxiety along with depression, then the risk of dying is less than ...

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Telephonic Depression Care After Heart Surgery

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Depression is a common diagnosis associated with heart disease and a dangerous sequel after cardiac surgery. A new study finds that telemedicine consultations can reduce depression and improve quality of life after a coronary artery ...

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Levels of Compassion and Stress Related to Genetics

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

New research suggests a particular genetic profile may contribute to how empathetic a human is, and how that person reacts to stress. Investigators discovered a variation in the genetic receptor of the hormone/neurotransmitter oxytocin was ...

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