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Opera, Not Yanni, Can Aid Immune System in Mice

March 26th, 2012
In Mice Study, Music Prevents Organ RejectionEmerging evidence suggests music can have a profound effect on body functions. In new research on mice, researchers demonstrated that music can ...

Medical Theory Supports Yoga, Eastern-Western Medical Approach

March 7th, 2012
Medical Theory Supports Yoga, Eastern-Western Medical ApproachA new study provides a theory for how yoga reduces symptoms in stress-related psychological and medical conditions. The theory, by researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), New ...

Take Two Tylenol for Social Rejection?

February 23rd, 2012
Take Two Tylenol for Social Rejection?A new research paper explores the relationship between physical and social pain finding that the connection is much stronger than imagined. “Broken-hearted” isn’t just a metaphor -- social ...

Orthopedic Surgery Outcomes Influenced by Mental Health

February 9th, 2012
Orthopedic Surgery Outcomes Influenced by Mental HealthNew research suggests prior mental health conditions can affect the recovery from total joint replacement surgery. Two new studies, presented at the ...

Together, Placebo and Distraction Increase Pain Relief

February 5th, 2012
ogether, Placebo and Distraction Increase Pain Relief A new study suggests that, through neuroimaging, a placebo reduces pain in the same way as distracting the person who is in pain.  In both situations, scientists ...

Young Breast Cancer Survivors Face Psychological Distress

January 23rd, 2012
Young Breast Cancer Survivors Face Psychological Distress A new study discovers that cancer treatments can significantly hinder the quality of life of younger breast cancer survivors. Researchers discovered younger women with breast cancer ...

Exercise Can Reduce Anxiety in Women

January 20th, 2012
Exercise Can Reduce Anxiety in WomenGeneralized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a condition characterized by excessive and uncontrollable worries. Approximately 90,000 Americans or three percent of the population suffer from ...

The Power of Good Intentions

January 19th, 2012
The Power of Good IntentionsThey say the road to hell is paved with good intentions, but a new study suggests they can be a balm in the here and now. "The way ...

Music Soothes Anxiety, Reduces Pain

December 23rd, 2011
Music Soothes Anxiety, Relieves Pain Researchers have documented that that listening to music can be effective for reducing pain in high-anxiety persons. Investigators discovered music can be used as a distraction ...

Breast Cancer Drugs’ Side Effects May Be Worse Than Reported

December 12th, 2011
Breast Cancer Drugs' Side Effects May Be Worse Than ReportedA new poll of postmenopausal women with breast cancer has found that of those who quit taking ...
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