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Child Abuse May Cause Premature Aging

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

A new study suggests children who suffered emotional or physical abuse may age prematurely as adults. Researchers from Butler Hospital ...

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Mixed Parental Anxiety Over Internet Predators

Friday, November 20th, 2009

A new report on parental concerns about the safety of their children’s lives online reveals a wide range of ...

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Thoughtful Words Reduce Stress of Marital Conflict

Monday, November 16th, 2009

A professor of biobehavioral health suggests the use of thoughtful words during relationship conflicts ...

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Hormone Accents Opposing Emotions

Friday, November 13th, 2009

In a new study, researchers discover the hormone oxytocin, affectionately known as the "love hormone," can also influence behaviors that are less socially ...

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Team Sports May Be Detrimental

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

For decades, parents have encouraged their children to participate in team sports. Parents believed the experience of associating with peers toward ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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TV Linked to Aggressive Behavior in Children

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

A new report suggests 3-year-old children who are exposed to more TV appear to be at ...

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Facial Features May Predict Volatility

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

A new study suggests facial structure may give a hint of an individual's tendency toward aggression. In other words, verbal abuse and gestures are not the only way to get a sense of a person's ...

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