New Research into Genetic Cause of Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers in New York believe they have discovered how the gene for early-onset Alzheimer’s disease interferes with brain activity – an amazing discovery that may…
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Multiple Antidepressant Prescriptions Common in Accidental Overdoses
Larry King’s wife, Shawn Southwick King, apparently attempted suicide last week. According to the police report, Southwick left notes regarding where she wished to be…
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Missouri Department of Labor Says Stress Lowers Workplace Safety
Over the past few years, more and more has become known about the relationship of stress to a number of physical and mental health issues….
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Sexsomnia Determined to be Real and Growing Disorder
The results of a new study reveals that having sex while sleeping has become a frequent complaint and is a growing disorder. Almost 8% of…
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Sex Addiction May Have Its Origin in the Brain
When so-called “sex addicts” appear on daytime talk shows or in the pages of magazines, talk about the source of their problems often assumes that…
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Psychologists Wage Legal Battle Over Psychopath Scale
A commonly used rating scale that helps criminal courts decide whether or not a person is a psychopath who is likely to commit violent acts…
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Christina Aguilera Goes Public With Struggle With Depression
In the newest “Behind the Music” special airing on VH1 Sunday, Christina Aguilera opens up about her secret battle against depression. She says that in…
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Americans Happier Than Before Recession
Americans reported that their lives were better in 2010 than before the economic meltdown in September 2008. In fact, life satisfaction was higher than at…
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Starting School Later Could Save Teens Lives
Dr. Robert D. Vorona of Eastern Virginia Medical School, did a recent comparison study between two neighboring high schools, one that started at 7:20 am…
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Pediatricians Should Screen for Anxiety, Other Mental Illnesses
The American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending that children’s doctors screen for mental health issues including ADHD, autism and anxiety disorders, such as Social Anxiety…
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Biofeedback Improves Anxiety, Relieves Stage Fright
New research suggests that teaching performers to utilize biofeedback techniques can significantly lower anxiety and improve their overall performance. The study was led by Myron…
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Being Kind, Doing New Things Both Linked to Happiness
Psychologists have long known there was an association between performing acts of kindness and being happy. Although the correlation was clear, the relationship of cause…
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World Cup May Increase Domestic Violence
Officials in the United Kingdom are warning that the combination of alcohol and excitement that accompanies the World Cup competition may fuel increased incidences of…
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Tapering Off Antidepressants Reduces Recurrence
Gradually tapering antidepressants prevents recurrence of depression better than abruptly stopping the drugs, according to a new study. When antidepressants are gradually withdrawn, the patient…
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Speaking with an Accent Tied to Chronic Stress
Immigrants whose first language is not English and others who speak with non-native accents experience anxiety and stress related to communication on a regular basis,…
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Pregnancy Triggers OCD in Some Women
Pregnancy may increase OCD or even trigger it for the first time in some women, according to a recent Yale University School of Medicine study….
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CPAP Improves Memory
Apnea patients who use CPAP therapy may find their memories improve as a result of treatment. Memory improvement not only seems to reverse the effects…
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Personality Type Linked to Fertility
Personality may influence fertility in the absence of birth control, according to a new study of men and women in Senegal. The research, reported in…
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College-Age Men More Affected by Rocky Relationships
A new study from Wake Forest University shows that young men are more affected by problems in a relationship than young women are – and…
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Nature Truly Does Ease Anxiety
Two microbiologists with The Sage Colleges in New York recently presented the results of a very interesting experiment that they had done. Dorothy Matthews and…
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Inexact Diagnosis Can Be Socially Useful
The inexact diagnosis is experiencing a resurgence, with doctors in Europe identifying “burnout syndrome” and signs of “vital exhaustion” in patients. A recent paper by…
