News & Articles
News & Articles
Fast Food Linked to Obesity, Insulin Problems December 31, 2004
Cigarette Smoking Exacerbates Alcohol-induced Brain Damage December 31, 2004
Study Finds Lemons, Lilac Among Top 10 Smells That Predict Alzheimer's Disease December 30, 2004
New Study Shows Early Ritalin May Cause Long-term Effects On The Brain December 30, 2004
Experiences Make People Happier Than Material Goods, Says U of C Prof December 29, 2004
Exercising that old body can keep a man’s mind in shape (Two articles) December 29, 2004
Giving up the diet resolution December 28, 2004
Ice Study Could Stop People Slip-sliding Away December 28, 2004
Remarriage Turns Men Into Couch Potatoes December 28, 2004
'Faulty wiring' stress death link December 27, 2004
Study Finds that Both Weight and Exercise Are Key to Longevity December 27, 2004
Physical Activity Does not Outweigh BMI's Effect December 27, 2004
Chocolate: A Boon for the Libido and the Heart December 27, 2004
False Memories May Work as Diet Aid December 27, 2004
Witnesses to Abuse Suffer as Well December 23, 2004
Are Kids Depressed or Just Unhappy? December 23, 2004
Acupuncture Relieves Pain And Improves Function In Knee Osteoarthritis December 23, 2004
Constant Yelling Can Be Just As Harmful to Children as Physical Abuse December 22, 2004
Holidays, birthdays and postponement of cancer deaths December 22, 2004
Sleepy Kids Behaving Badly December 22, 2004
Why some people become hoarders December 21, 2004
Why Men Are Attracted To Subordinate Women December 21, 2004
'Polymeal' Cuts Heart Disease Risk December 21, 2004
'Tis the Season to De-Stress December 20, 2004
Learning To Deal With Stress December 20, 2004
Stress, antidepressant link found December 20, 2004
Drinking Without Food May Set You Up For High Blood Pressure December 20, 2004
Home for the Holidays? Tips for preserving the ties that bind December 20, 2004
Oily fish really is good for the brain December 20, 2004
Immigrants Enjoy Better Mental Health December 17, 2004
Nearly 30 Percent of U.S. Workers Are Obese December 17, 2004
Low-income patients beat stress with yoga December 16, 2004
Holidays heighten need for better measurement, treatment of depression December 16, 2004
Smoking Worsens Alcohol-Induced Brain Damage December 16, 2004
I Want That! December 15, 2004
Personality disorders may change over time December 15, 2004
To help your mind, take steps to help your heart December 15, 2004
Stressed Mice Quicker To Get Skin Cancer December 14, 2004
Research Points To Anxiety As A Key Risk Trait For Eating Disorders December 14, 2004
Simple Pleasures December 14, 2004
Cumulative trauma in adulthood can worsen health in later years, says new research December 14, 2004
Family circumstances, not children's misbehavior, spur abuse December 14, 2004
Ritalin use tied to adult depression December 13, 2004
Ritalin Improves Attention, Behavior Of Children Surviving Leukemia, Brain Tumors December 13, 2004
Cumulative trauma in adulthood can worsen health in later years December 13, 2004
Kids with diabetes and other endocrine disorders face more bullying than others December 13, 2004
Got Heart Disease? The Answer May be in Your Fingertips December 13, 2004
Coping with Holiday Stress December 10, 2004
Save Up Your Energy Reserves For A Longer Life! December 10, 2004
Smoking 'is bad for your brain' December 9, 2004
Iron Supplements may Help Kids With ADHD December 9, 2004
'Lighter Than Air' Breathing More Than Doubles COPD Patients' Exercise Endurance December 9, 2004
Knowledge, perspective can lessen terrorism-anxiety December 8, 2004
Two-Fisted Assault On Dopamine Transport System May Be Foundation Of Parkinson's Disease December 8, 2004
Cigarette Smoke A Culprit In Poor Healing And Increased Scarring December 8, 2004
Month of Birth Influences MS Risk December 8, 2004
Money Issues Leading Cause of Holiday Stress For Americans December 7, 2004
Eating Red Meat May Increase The Risk Of Rheumatoid Arthritis December 7, 2004
Sleep Loss May Cause Weight Gain December 7, 2004
Middle School Meditation Brings Blood Pressure Down December 6, 2004
Delayed Hospice Care Can Increase Depression Among Survivors After Death of a Loved One December 6, 2004
No evidence that SSRI antidepressants likely to increase suicidal behaviour, watchdog announces December 6, 2004
Positive reinforcement helps children avoid junk food December 6, 2004
Employees bring bad moods home, but they disappear by morning December 3, 2004
Does quitting smoking really make you gain 10 pounds December 3, 2004
Depressed Elderly Have Worst Quality of Life December 3, 2004
Leafy Greens May Keep Vision Clear December 3, 2004
Cannabis raises risk of psychosis (Two articles) December 2, 2004
Small Social Circles Tied to Heart Disease Death in Women December 2, 2004
Penn State Diet Studies: To Weigh Less, Eat More December 2, 2004
Magnesium Maintains Memory December 2, 2004
Stress 'may speed up cell ageing' December 1, 2004
Study Suggests A Way Psychological Stress Gets 'Under The Skin' December 1, 2004
MRI Detects Bipolar Disorder December 1, 2004
Holiday season puts kids at greater risk of injury December 1, 2004
Study Is First to Confirm That Stress Speeds Aging November 30, 2004
Commuters 'suffer extreme stress' November 30, 2004
On or off the field, it's a 'civility' war out there November 30, 2004
Parents Turn Blind eye to Kids’ Weight November 30, 2004
Depression Linked to Higher Risk of Stroke Death November 30, 2004
Chronic Pain Shrinks the Brain November 29, 2004
Long-term Obesity Linked To Loss Of Brain Tissue In Women (Two articles) November 29, 2004
More Muscle Means Better Regulation Of Blood Pressure, Study Finds November 29, 2004
Coping With Winter Depression & Tips for Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder November 29, 2004
Meditation study aims to leap over mental barriers November 29, 2004
Overstressed Teens Have Troubled Relationships November 24, 2004
Make Holiday Meals Healthy Ones (Two articles) November 24, 2004
Stress Raises Asthma Risk in Children November 24, 2004
Drop the Remote and get Moving November 24, 2004
Trouble at Home, School Hurts Kids' Coping Skills November 24, 2004
Stressed Out? Have Some Cold Vegetable Soup November 23, 2004
Depression treatment boosts employee productivity November 23, 2004
Antidepressants may increase risk of abnormal bleeding November 23, 2004
Obesity tied to increased risk for dozens of conditions November 23, 2004
Obese women 'lose brain tissue' November 23, 2004
Mayo Clinic Finds New Female Sterilization Technique Not Only Quicker and Easier for Patients, But Cheaper November 23, 2004
Malnutrition Leads to Antisocial Behavior (Two articles) November 23, 2004
Spaniards hammer out work stress November 22, 2004
Gorging Your Way Through the Holidays? November 22, 2004
Heavy Drinking Dulls Mind Even After You Sober Up November 22, 2004
Woman recovers from 40-year depression November 19, 2004
Mood 'impact' on disease studied November 19, 2004
Older Americans Can Expect Longer, Healthier Lives November 19, 2004
Study Shows Simple Steps to Painless Dieting November 19, 2004
Birth Control Pills May Cut Risk of Knee Injuries November 18, 2004
Brain’s Immune System Triggered In Autism November 18, 2004
Families Who Eat Out Pass Up Fruits And Veggies November 18, 2004
Hormones, stress and aggression--a vicious cycle November 17, 2004
Compound In Apples May Help Fight Alzheimer's Disease November 17, 2004
So You Can Phone And Drive? Think Again November 17, 2004
While You Were Sleeping November 17, 2004
Blacks more likely to report being overwhelmed by daily life November 17, 2004
Stress of parenting triplets affects development of infants, researchers say November 16, 2004
Very Low-carbohydrate Diets Work For Men And Upper Body Fat November 16, 2004
Helping Kids Cope with OCD November 16, 2004
Optimism Is Associated With Lowered Risk of Dying From Heart Disease November 15, 2004
Drinking During Pregnancy Can Lower Baby's IQ November 15, 2004
Good Fats Decrease Multiple Heart Disease Risk Factors November 15, 2004
Stress 'Linked to Miscarriages' November 12, 2004
Caring for the grandchildren can lead to depression November 12, 2004
Malnutrition in early years leads to low IQ and later antisocial behavior November 12, 2004
People can boost their working memory through practice November 12, 2004
Girls benefit from family meals November 11, 2004
Music mirrors tone patterns in our speech November 11, 2004
Vitamin E Linked to Higher Death Rates November 11, 2004
Fatal friendships November 10, 2004
Supplement May Melt Belly Fat in Seniors November 10, 2004
Regular pill popping decreases heart risks November 10, 2004
Unsound Bodies Lead to Unsound Minds November 10, 2004
Alzheimer's Drug Helps MS Patients November 9, 2004
Antidepressant may help people to stop smoking when used with nicotine patch November 9, 2004
Mayo Clinic Study: Yearly Prescription Costs Almost $700 Higher for Obese Patients November 9, 2004
Levels of a naturally occurring cannabis-like compound rise sharply in a woman's body when she is about to go into labour November 9, 2004
Being active in middle age may prevent early death, especially if your heart risk is high November 8, 2004
You're Never Too Old to Exercise November 8, 2004
Low-Carb Diets May Hurt Heart Health November 8, 2004
Money is a big motivator for teens trying to quit smoking November 8, 2004
Brain Chemical Helps People Make Good Choices November 5, 2004
Evidence that learning is consolidated during sleep November 5, 2004
Female cardiovascular systems benefit from supportive social interactions November 5, 2004
Prayer Helps Cardiac Patients November 5, 2004
Job-stressed Women More Vulnerable Than Men To 9/11 Trauma November 4, 2004
Fruits and Veggies Help Your Heart November 4, 2004
Gambling Raises Other Risks November 4, 2004
Shock Therapy Eases Depression Symptoms November 3, 2004
High-fat Diets Hammer Memory, More Than A Waistline Worry November 3, 2004
Stress Impairs Thinking Via Mania-Linked Enzyme November 2, 2004
Brain Differences In Adolescents, Psychopaths, Lend To Their Impulsive, Risk-taking Behavior November 2, 2004
Majority of cigarettes in the U.S. smoked by nicotine-dependent or psychiatrically ill persons November 2, 2004
Optimism associated with lowered risk of dying from heart disease November 2, 2004
FDA Approves First Artificial Disc for Treatment of Low Back Pain November 2, 2004
Bullied children hide from stress in later life November 1, 2004
Kids don't exercise nearly enough at preschool November 1, 2004
Tea Could Improve Memory, Study Shows November 1, 2004
Psychology and Law Enforcement - Using Psychology to Find Liars October 29, 2004
Link Between Migraine, Endometriosis Found October 29, 2004
Red Wine May Protect Against Lung Cancer October 29, 2004
Researchers: Religious faith shortens hospital stays, aids recovery October 28, 2004
Toddlers' Imitation Predicts Well-Developed Conscience October 28, 2004
Reducing Work Hours Decreases Medical Errors October 28, 2004
Early success in Alzheimer's immunization October 28, 2004
Social anxiety disorder can persist for decades October 27, 2004
Scientists report significant stress early in life can have varying lifelong impacts October 27, 2004
A spiritually inclined student is a happier student Study finds link between faith and mental health October 27, 2004
High-fat diet is bad for the brain October 27, 2004
U-M team reports first evidence that smoking affects brain’s natural “feel good” chemical system October 27, 2004
Cats suffer stress, experts say October 27, 2004
Stress a Double-Edged Sword (Two articles) October 26, 2004
Physical inactivity costs millions in health care expenses October 26, 2004
Electric currents boost brain power October 26, 2004
A New Study Suggests a Relationship Between Fear of Death and Political Preferences October 26, 2004
Cup of tea may help boost memory October 26, 2004
Impacts of Newborn Stress October 25, 2004
Exercise Might Protect Against Parkinson's Disease October 25, 2004
Harvard School of Public Health Raises Alarm on Persistent Smoking Threat October 25, 2004
Multicultural teenagers' self-esteem high: Study October 22, 2004
Mental Distress on the Rise in the United States October 22, 2004
Promising Treatment for MS October 22, 2004
Claim made that half of journal articles are written by those with vested interest in selling the drugs October 22, 2004
Walking Kids Through Aftermath of Domestic Violence October 21, 2004
Early Life Stress Can Inhibit Development Of Brain-cell Communication Zones October 21, 2004
Statins: A Risky Step? October 21, 2004
Awareness helps primary doctors prevent patients' suicide October 21, 2004
Counseling Linked to Immune-system Strength October 20, 2004
Apple Skins Might Keep Colon Cancer Away October 20, 2004
Obesity Gets Part of Blame for Care Costs October 20, 2004
Gastric Bypass and Stomach-Stapling Patients Should Recognize Risk of Nerve Injury Post-Surgery October 20, 2004
Whites more likely to misidentify tools as guns when linked to black faces October 19, 2004
Too Much Advice Could Be Bad for Your Health October 19, 2004
Obesity and stress 'hitting pets' October 18, 2004
Experts: 'Get Tough' Programs Don't Curb Youth Violence October 18, 2004
Why don't battered women just take their children and leave October 18, 2004
Select few 'can identify liars' October 15, 2004
Under The Surface, The Brain Seethes With Undiscovered Activity October 15, 2004
Emotion coaching can help children overcome impacts of family violence October 15, 2004
Drug may Help Stop Parkinson's Disease October 15, 2004
Laughter Breaks Ice During Psychotherapy (Two articles) October 14, 2004
Psychologists Explore Traits, Experiences That Mark Wisdom, Transcendence of Self October 14, 2004
Healthy Eating Reduces The Chance Of Spina Bifida October 14, 2004
The British have lost their reserve and are pouring their emotions out in therapy and counselling sessions October 14, 2004
Do 'super masculine' husbands make for unhappy wives? October 13, 2004
Power of a super attitude Reeve's life bolsters theories on mind-body health link October 13, 2004
Vitamin D Found To Reduce Age-Related Falls October 13, 2004
Mother's genetics could influence sexual orientation October 13, 2004
Folate Lowers High Blood Pressure Risk for Women (Two articles) October 12, 2004
Costume Contact Lenses - Pass em' By October 12, 2004
Mayo Clinic Finds Effective Remedy for Blood Pressure Drop When Standing Up October 12, 2004
Combo Therapy Works Best for Smokers Looking to Quit October 11, 2004
Marital satisfaction affected by both spouses' mental health, says new study October 11, 2004
Shipshape Isn't What It Used to Be October 11, 2004
Crying as a Risk for Child Abuse October 8, 2004
Brain Chemistry Anomalies Found in Bipolar Disorder October 8, 2004
Many Factors Lead Older Women to Sedentary Lifestyles October 8, 2004
Hypnotism used to help city workers in Wales to deal with stress October 8, 2004
Long Thought Inflexible, Personality Disorders Show Evidence Of Change October 8, 2004
Warm Weather Boosts Mood, Broadens The Mind October 7, 2004
Chronic Fatigue may Start Early October 7, 2004
Exercise Increases Bone Mass: Start Early For Long-Lasting Effects October 7, 2004
Overheard monologues spark phone rage October 6, 2004
High Blood Pressure Related Decline In Cognitive Function Affects Adults Young And Old October 6, 2004
Only holders of brainy jobs get paid for the emotional toil, UF study shows October 6, 2004
Child's Sleep Disorder May Cause Hyperactivity October 6, 2004
Minority boys appear to get the least amount of sleep among 8 to 11 year-old children October 5, 2004
Certain types of schizophrenia may be linked to summer birth October 5, 2004
Stress and aggression reinforce each other at the biological level, creating a vicious cycle (Two articles) October 4, 2004
Stress For Newborns Could Weaken Immune System Later In Life October 4, 2004
One coffee a day can make you an addict October 4, 2004
Exposure Therapy Helps PTSD Victims Overcome Trauma's Debilitating Effects October 1, 2004
War takes mental health toll October 1, 2004
Air traffic controller's stress affects later hypertension October 1, 2004
Background noise jumbles brain circuits, UF Researchers find October 1, 2004
Most people multitask, so most people don't sit down to eat September 30, 2004
Eating More Soy-rich Foods Could Reduce Spread Of Breast Cancer September 30, 2004
Stretching can Hurt Athleticism September 30, 2004
Laughing Matters September 30, 2004
Chronic opiate use may raise vulnerability to stress September 30, 2004
You're Getting Very Sleepy September 29, 2004
Voluntary work 'helps to ease stress' September 29, 2004
Weight loss in obese women has positive outcomes September 29, 2004
Adding Folic Acid to Food Reduces Birth Defects September 29, 2004
Gun Suicides Now Outpace Homicides September 28, 2004
Talk therapy beats drugs for insomnia September 28, 2004
Survey: Talk, Drug Combo Best September 28, 2004
Men, Women More Different Than Thought September 28, 2004
Targeting Stress Response Proteins On Breast, Prostate Tumor Cells Shows Promise September 27, 2004
What good is alcohol? September 27, 2004
How individuals handle victory impacts ability to learn, hormonal levels September 27, 2004
Sprawl May Harm Health, Study Finds September 27, 2004
Low weight babies and ones born to teenage moms at a greater risk for mental health problems (Three articles) September 24, 2004
Terror fears raise women's level of protein linked to heart disease September 24, 2004
Why we want to believe psychics September 24, 2004
Helping Soldiers Cope with Combat Stress September 23, 2004
Anger Linked to Heart Disease Inflammation (Two articles) September 23, 2004
First impressions do count in the long run, study finds September 23, 2004
Vanilla May Have A Future In Sickle Cell Treatment September 23, 2004
Personality predicts politics September 23, 2004
ADHD Risk Jumps as Parental Education Level Drops September 22, 2004
Breast Milk Cuts Asthma Risk for Kids September 22, 2004
Physical activity helps mental functioning in older men and women (Two articles from JAMA) September 22, 2004
Combination of Mediterranean Diet and healthy lifestyle associated with significant reduction in death rate for elderly September 22, 2004
Child 'overeaters' become bulimic September 21, 2004
Human Cells Make Morphine September 21, 2004
Voice appeal 'linked to sex life' September 20, 2004
Quitting Smoking: Different Solutions for Different People September 20, 2004
Traumatic brain injury may lead to difficulty understanding sarcasm September 20, 2004
People don't notice unexpected visual changes--though they predict they will September 20, 2004
Put away the stroller, what babies really need is their mother's touch September 17, 2004
Pot Plays With the Brain September 17, 2004
Modern parents more physical with babies September 17, 2004
Discussing Death With ill Children September 16, 2004
Brain creates pot-like chemicals September 16, 2004
How we learn to forget our fears September 16, 2004
Despite Drop in Teen Drinking, Levels Are Still High September 16, 2004
Lower family stress tied to improved child behavior September 15, 2004
How the pressure to succeed is creating a generation of unruly, depressed teenagers September 15, 2004
Cognitive Function of Alcohol Abuse Patients May Influence Treatment Outcome September 15, 2004
Sweet Tooth May Foretell of Alcoholism September 15, 2004
'Any alcohol' a risk in pregnancy September 14, 2004
Prolonged, sustained exercise prevents precursor to heart failure September 14, 2004
Teenagers' behavior 'worsening' September 14, 2004
Positive attitude delays ageing (Two articles) September 13, 2004
Lack of safe play space raises obesity risk for black girls September 13, 2004
Spouses emotions can alter heart attack recovery September 13, 2004
Fast food density in poor and black neighborhoods may contribute to obesity epidemic September 13, 2004
Lifestyle Changes Could Cut Alzheimer's Cases September 10, 2004
Diet and the prevention of childhood Leukemia (Two articles) September 10, 2004
Youth Turning Away from Marijuana, as Perceptions of Risk Rise September 10, 2004
Brain scans show hypnosis at work September 9, 2004
Surrogate parenting may help undo damage of prenatal cocaine exposure September 9, 2004
Night Light may Cause Cancer September 9, 2004
U-M study: Spanking can lead to more bad behavior by children September 9, 2004
New Antidepressant Aids Fibromyalgia Sufferers September 9, 2004
First 10 minutes after meeting may guide future of relationship, study shows September 8, 2004
Early Puberty Linked to Early Substance Abuse September 8, 2004
FDA approves chewable ADHD drug September 8, 2004
Studies Add to 'Fat-but-Fit' Debate for Women September 8, 2004
Sexual Content on TV Spurs Teens Into Action September 7, 2004
The newly born show a clear preference for attractive faces September 7, 2004
Jolting System May Be What Autoimmune Patients Need to Counter Chronic Effects (Very interesting article) September 6, 2004
The Power of No September 6, 2004
A new drug craze sweeping Britain's nightclubs September 6, 2004
Study Suggests Stress Of Task Determines If Estrogen Helps Cognition September 3, 2004
Assessing Atkins September 3, 2004
Middle-age drink link to dementia September 3, 2004
New U-M program teaches kids heart-healthy eating, exercise habits at school September 3, 2004
Counseling breast cancer patients boost immunity, improves health habits September 2, 2004
Mental Stress and Diabetics September 2, 2004
Smoking, obesity, poor eating highest among young people September 2, 2004
Fish diet 'deters Alzheimer's' September 2, 2004