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Upbeat Music Helps Improve Mood

May 16th, 2013
Upbeat Music Helps Improve MoodAlthough the notion of listening to music to improve mood may not come as a surprise, researchers at the University of Missouri found that an individual can indeed ...

Is There a Link Between Domestic Violence & Depression?

May 8th, 2013
Is There a Link Between Domestic Violence & Depression?Women who are victims of domestic violence are at a higher risk of becoming depressed, according to a new study. Conversely, the new study also found that ...

Study Explodes Myth of Cougars & Sugar Daddies

May 8th, 2013
Study Explodes Myth of Cougars and Sugar DaddiesIt's a popular image fostered by Hollywood: A rich older man or woman supporting an attractive younger spouse. But a new study has found that ...

Teen Girls Who Exercise Less Likely to be Violent

May 6th, 2013
Teen Girls Who Exercise Less Likely to be Violent  A new study shows that girls in high school who exercise regularly are at a lower risk of fighting or being in a gang. For the ...

New Study Reports One in Six Students Victim of Cyberbullying

May 6th, 2013
New Study Reports One in Six Students Victim of Cyberbullying  One in six U.S. high school students reported being electronically bullied within the past 12 months, according to a new ...

How Would High Blood Pressure Benefit Teens’ Adjustment, Quality of Life?

May 4th, 2013
Teens With High Blood Pressure Appear to Enjoy Better Quality of Life  In what may seem an unusual finding, teens with high blood pressure appear to be better psychologically adjusted and enjoy a higher ...

Being Single, Quality of Relationship Influences Depression Risk

May 2nd, 2013
Being Single, Quality of Relationship Influences Depression RiskNew research finds that some people are better off not having a spouse than being in a poor relationship. University of Michigan researchers found that ...

For Many Young Adults, ‘Fantasy Gap’ Between Materialism, Work Ethic

May 2nd, 2013
For Many Young Adults, 'Fantasy Gap' Between Materialism, Work EthicAfter the Millenials comes "Generation Z," characterized by lifelong use of new communications and media technology -- thus the moniker "digital natives." New research by ...

Fear of Missing Out Drives Use of Social Media

April 30th, 2013
Fear of Missing Out Drives Use of Social MediaEmerging research implies that fear of not keeping up with friends, and consequently missing some fun, motivates use of Facebook or Twitter. Experts say ...

Nature’s Balm Factors Into City Folks’ Well-Being

April 23rd, 2013
Nature's Balm Factors Into City Folks' Well-Being Abundant parks and gardens seem to enhance the mental health and contentment of ubanites, according to a new study. Researchers found those in an urban area ...