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From: rpautrey2 - 10 Jul 2008, 18:03
Scientists learn how food affects the brain July 09, 2008 In addition to helping protect us from heart disease and cancer, a balanced diet and regular exercise can also protect the brain and ward off mental disorders. "Food is like a pharmaceutical compound that affects the brain," said Fernando Gómez-Pinilla, a UCLA professor of neurosurgery...
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From: rpautrey2 - 10 Jul 2008, 00:55
New study ties ending moderate drinking to depression Scientific evidence has long suggested that moderate drinking offers some protection against heart disease, certain types of stroke and some forms of cancer. But new research shows that stopping drinking – including at moderate levels – may lead to health problems including depression and...
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From: rpautrey2 - 09 Jul 2008, 15:30
Say Om: Doctors Find Meditation Affects Your Body A Preliminary Study Shows Meditating Turns off Stress-Related Genes By LAUREN COX ABC News Medical Unit July 2, 2008— It turns out peaceful thoughts really can influence our bodies, right down to the instructions we receive from our DNA, according to a new study. Researchers for the study,...
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From: rpautrey2 - 08 Jul 2008, 19:00
Prozac Nation No More? In a new book, psychiatrist James Gordon explains why he believes there's a more effective and drug-free way to treat depression and anxiety. Anne Underwood Newsweek Web Exclusive Updated: 8:56 AM ET Jul 8, 2008 Do we really need Prozac? James Gordon, founder of the Center for Mind- Body Medicine in Washington, D.C., says...
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From: rpautrey2 - 08 Jul 2008, 18:53
Researchers Link Maternal Instincts, Tots' Smiles Infants' Faces Bring About Measurable Neurological Changes in Their Mothers By LIZ SZABO USA TODAY July 7, 2008— The soft, round cheeks. The dimpled hands that clutch at your finger. The sweet, warm smell of their heads. Most mothers agree that the sight of their babies can be intoxicating, or...
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From: rpautrey2 - 08 Jul 2008, 14:37
Parents of twins more prone mental issues Mothers and fathers have more depression, anxiety, small study shows The Associated Press updated 1:50 p.m. CT, Mon., July. 7, 2008 BARCELONA, Spain - Parents of twins are more likely to have mental health problems than those of single-born babies, researchers said Monday, but some questioned how important...
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From: rpautrey2 - 06 Jul 2008, 19:51
Carry Out Random Acts of Kindness Every Day You cannot just rely on others to make the world a better place -- everyone has to help. Or, like Gandhi once said: “You must be the change you want to see in the world.” Kindness is actually contagious, and you might want to consider carrying out random acts of kindness on a daily basis. It is truly...
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From: rpautrey2 - 06 Jul 2008, 18:27
A Really Long Strange Trip How some dedicated scientists and former flower children managed to bring hallucinogenic drug research back to mainstream labs after more than 30 years. Jeneen Interlandi Newsweek Web Exclusive Updated: 4:47 PM ET Jul 2, 2008 It's been more than a year since John Hayes, a professor of pastoral counseling at Loyola College,...
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From: rpautrey2 - 06 Jul 2008, 18:23
Good Bacteria May Relieve Autism Symptoms Researchers questioned whether or not a daily dose of friendly bacteria known as probiotics might help treat autism. Clinical trials are being scheduled to test probiotics to determine if they could ease the gut problems associated with autism and possibly help with some of the psychological symptoms as well. Nearly...
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From: rpautrey2 - 06 Jul 2008, 18:16
Denmark 'world's happiest nation' Denmark is the happiest country in the world, according to the latest World Values Survey published by the United States National Science Foundation. The annual study surveyed people in 97 countries to discover who is happiest. The survey asked people two simple questions about their happiness and their level of...
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From: rpautrey2 - 05 Jul 2008, 18:42
Researchers Take Drug Company Pay, Then Lie About it Dr. Joseph Biederman, of Harvard Medical School, is a world-renowned child psychiatrist whose work has helped fuel an explosion in the use of powerful antipsychotic medicines in children. He earned at least $1.6 million in consulting fees from drug makers from 2000 to 2007. However, he did not report...
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From: rpautrey2 - 04 Jul 2008, 14:15
New Screening Tool for Dementia Checklist Gauges Ability of Older Adults to Perform Everyday Tasks By Kelli Miller Stacy WebMD Health NewsReviewed by Louise Chang, MDJuly 2, 2008 -- Grandma seldom forgets where she puts her keys. Check. She can still whip up her favorite dish while regaling you about Uncle Joe's latest escapades. Check. She always...
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From: rpautrey2 - 04 Jul 2008, 14:13
New studies offer insight into the subjective, and often less-than- rational, ways we decide what to buy and how much to pay. Wray Herbert Newsweek Web Exclusive Updated: 1:31 PM ET Jul 1, 2008 Think of life as one long afternoon at the mall, shopping. I know, I know. Some of you will squeal that you hate shopping, indeed that you're appalled by...
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From: rpautrey2 - 04 Jul 2008, 13:50
Some psych patients wait days in hospital ERs July 03, 2008 In this still photo taken from video provided by the New York Civil Liberties Union, Esmin Green lies face down on the floor in the psychiatric ward of the Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, June 19, 2008. Green, 49, had been waiting in the emergency room for nearly 24 hours...
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