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Research Backs Mental Exercise to Reduce Dementia Risk

April 26th, 2012
Research Backs Mental Exercise to Reduce Dementia RiskA new study lends a scientific basis to the banner that mental engagement is important for maintaining mental acuity. Researchers discovered ...

Rat Study Suggest Binge Eating Can Trigger Addictive Behaviors

April 25th, 2012
Rat Study Suggest Binge Eating Can Trigger Addictive BehaviorsResearchers believe that individuals with a record of binge eating may also present additional addiction-like behaviors. Substance abuse is ...

Traumatic Events Can Prompt Eating Disorders

April 25th, 2012
Traumatic Events Can Prompt Eating DisordersNew research suggests that a lack of support after stressful life events can trigger eating disorders in youth. The event may be traumatic, such ...

Weighing the Real Risks of Antidepressants

April 25th, 2012
Weighing the Real Risks of AntidepressantsA new Canadian research paper suggests use of commonly prescribed antidepressants may do more harm than good. Investigators believe knowledge of the negative effects of ...

New Psychological Tool Measures Work Addiction

April 24th, 2012
New Psychological Tool Measures Work AddictionA global perception of Americans is that we work too long and too hard. And, the stereotype is difficult to ignore as workweeks expand ...

Redefining Life Goals Can Foster Better Health

April 24th, 2012
Redefining Life Goals Can Foster Better HealthLife is full of lemons, and as the cliché suggests, successful people learn to make lemonade and move on. A new research ...

Unruly Toddlers at Risk for Adult Gambling Problems

April 24th, 2012
Unruly Toddlers at Risk for Adult Gambling ProblemsA new study suggests children displaying a particular personality profile during toddlerhood may be at high risk for developing ...

Left Side of Face More Emotional, Aesthetically Pleasing

April 23rd, 2012
Left Side of Face More Emotional, Aesthetically PleasingAre you ready for your next photo shoot? If so, be sure to position so that your left cheek is close ...

Are Women More Apt to Report Abuse Via Technology?

April 23rd, 2012
Are Women More Apt to Report Abuse Via Technology?A new government study will investigate if pregnant women are more likely to admit to a computer, rather than ...

Depression Linked to Arterial Disease

April 23rd, 2012
Depression Linked to Arterial DiseaseA new research study suggests depression increases the risk of a circulatory disorder that narrows arteries and reduces blood flow to the limbs. The condition is known as peripheral ...
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