A study has demonstrated that attending a public cultural event can induce a measurable effect on an individual's internal hormone levels. The "stress hormone" - cortisol - was reduced across the board, among other intriguing changes.
Date Posted: April 13, 2016
Categories: Stress Management
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There are six components to an apology - and the more of them you include when you say you're sorry, the more effective your apology will be, according to new research.
Apr 13
Categories: Other
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People with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) fare better and are less likely to relapse when treated with medication on a long-term basis, according to researchers.
Apr 12
Categories: Other, Self-Criticism, Self-Esteem
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Cancer patients may live longer if they are married, with the effect varying by place of birth and race/ethnicity. However, better economic resources are unlikely to be a key driver for this association.
Apr 12
Categories: Health / Illness / Medical Issues, Health Psychology, Relationships ...
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A new study found that feelings of blame and guilt dominate when midwives and obstetricians struggle to cope with the aftermath of a traumatic childbirth.
Apr 12
Categories: Other, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) / Trauma / Complex PTSD
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Alzheimer’s disease (AD) impairs insulin signaling in the portion of the brain responsible for regulating metabolism, making a person with AD more likely to develop diabetes, new research suggests.
Apr 11
Categories: Cognitive Problems Amnesia / Dementia, Dementia, Health / Illness / ...
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A new study suggests the heart could have a large influence on the wisdom of the head, after finding people with greater heart rate variability may have wiser judgement.
Apr 9
Categories: Other
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Money could buy happiness if your purchases fit your personality, according to a new study.
Apr 9
Categories: Happiness
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According to a new study acetaminophen could be impeding error-detection in the brain.
Apr 9
Categories: Health / Illness / Medical Issues
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Climate change is a significant threat to the health of Americans, creating unprecedented health problems in areas where they might not have previously occurred, according to a report released April 4 by the White House.
Apr 8
Categories: Other
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In a series of studies conducted in rats, researchers have found that eating blueberries could help to reduce the genetic and biochemical drivers behind depression and suicidal tendencies associated with PTSD.
Apr 8
Categories: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) / Trauma / Complex PTSD
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Recently, a large Swedish study showed that grades may decline, too, when a parent is depressed.
Apr 8
Categories: Depression, Family Problems, Parenting
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Korean researchers studied how narcissism relates to a person's selfie-posting behavior on Social Networking Sites and interest in the comments they receive back.
Apr 7
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Workouts appear to trigger 'Miracle-Gro for the brain' that restores connections between neurons, researchers find.
Apr 7
Categories: Schizophrenia
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Dealing with the loss of a loved one is one of life's toughest challenges. It can cause severe psychological stress, which studies have shown can raise the risk of acute cardiovascular problems.
Apr 7
Categories: Health / Illness / Medical Issues, Health Psychology, Relationships ...
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A pilot study showed that mindfulness-based eating awareness training encouraged adolescents to eat healthier and exercise more and marginalized their tendency to gain weight.
Apr 6
Categories: Eating Disorders, Mindfulness, Mindfulness Meditation
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