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Are Highly Religious People Less Compassionate?

May 1st, 2012
Are Highly Religious People Less Compassionate?A provocative new study from the University of California, Berkeley suggests highly religious individuals are less likely to help a stranger than less religious people. In ...

Body Satisfaction Key to Positive Mental Health in Overweight Teens

May 1st, 2012
Body Satisfaction Key to Positive Mental Health in Overweight TeensUnfortunately, more teens are overweight or obese than ever before. This realization worries experts as they ...

Multitasking Seems to Serve Emotional, Not Productivity, Needs

May 1st, 2012
Multitasking Seems to Serve Emotional, Not Productivity, NeedsThe pace of everyday life and the ubiquity of media make multitasking a common part of daily existence for many. And while ...

Mental, Physical, Social Activity Help Maintain Brain

April 30th, 2012
Mental, Physical, Social Activity Help Maintain Brain Researchers say that although aging is unavoidable, we can take proactive steps to maintain brain function. A new report explains that ...

Special Needs Don’t Depress Kids – Being Bullied or Left Out Does

April 30th, 2012
Special Needs Dont Depress Kids – Being Bullied or Left Out DoesA new study discovers that being left out, ignored or bullied by ...

With Disruptive Kids, MDs Should Assess for Early Mental Illness

April 30th, 2012
With Disruptive Kids, MDs Should Assess for Early Mental IllnessMental illnesses are the No. 1 cause of medical disability in youths ages 15 and older in ...

Live in Present, Anticipate the Future to Increase Happiness

April 27th, 2012
Live in Present, Anticipate the Future to Increase HappinessA new study suggests that individuals who live in the present, look warmly at the past, and anticipate ...

Meditation and Communication Training Improves MD Care

April 27th, 2012
Meditation and Communication Training Improves MD CareA new study reports that training physicians in mindfulness meditation and communication skills can improve the quality of care. After the training, University ...

Berries May Reduce Mental Decline in Older Women

April 27th, 2012
Berries May Reduce Mental Decline in Older WomenScientists have found that consuming fruits rich in flavonoids such as blueberries and strawberries may delay cognitive decline in older ...

Using Music to Heal Shattered Souls

April 26th, 2012
Using Music to Heal Shattered SoulsA new paper on music therapy suggests music can serve as a tool to allow issues to be explored on a granular level ...
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