Stress Articles

Virtual Game Therapy Helps Child Victims

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
For some children, going to school is a terrifying event as they are victimized and bullied during the course of ...

The Brain’s Response to Trauma

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
For the first time, scientists are able to observe how areas of the human brain respond when an individual ...

Depression Linked to Osteoporosis

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
A new, comprehensive research study has found a strong connection between depression and a loss of bone mass, leading to ...

Dieters Face Similar Problems as Drug Abusers

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
Researchers have discovered irregular eating of foods rich in fat and sugar can cause changes in the brain comparable ...

Workplace Aggression on the Rise

Monday, November 9th, 2009
As economic hardships force more companies to downsize, an expert warns that employers should be on the alert for disgruntled ...

Information Reduces Elderly Depression

Monday, November 9th, 2009
New research suggests elders over age 85 benefit when relatives keep them updated about important family matters. Scientists from the University of ...

How to Web Enable Seniors

Friday, November 6th, 2009
The information age has arrived. Cell phones and word processors rule. However, for an important population segment, the ability to use new technology is ...

Medical Marijuana for PTSD

Thursday, November 5th, 2009
A new study carried out by Dr. Irit Akirav and research student Eti Ganon-Elazar, working at the Learning and Memory ...

Risk of PTSD Linked to Genes, Environment

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Childhood adversity and trauma during adulthood appear to predispose individuals to post-traumatic stress disorders. Researchers found the combination of ...

Retirement Improves Sleep

Monday, November 2nd, 2009
A new study shows that sleep difficulties diminish significantly after retirement. Researchers believe this general improvement in sleep is associated with the removal of work-related demands and stress rather than from actual health benefits of retirement. Results ...