Tuesday, November 24, 2009

psychology

Stifled Anger at Work Doubles Men's Risk for Heart Attack

More open on-the-job interaction might ease the problem, researchers say more >>

Using Cell Phones, Internet to Battle Eating Disorders

Online and text messages might be more helpful than therapy for some, researchers suggest more >>

Parental Monitoring Can Curb Teen Marijuana Use

Those who keep an eye on their kids help stave off unwanted behavior, study says more >>

Single-Sex Cardiac Rehab Helps Depressed Women

All-female group had better success rates than traditional program, study finds more >>

Facial Structure May Hold Clues to Aggression

People make judgments based on width-to-height ratio of face, researchers say more >>

Pot Might Ease PTSD: Study

Synthetic marijuana reduced post-traumatic stress disorder in rats more >>

Many Kids Feel Threatened in the Classroom

Intimidation often takes place during the school day, survey finds more >>

Cancer Can Strain Marriages to Breaking Point

But men much more likely to leave than women if spouse is sick, study finds more >>

Modern Wars, Modern Ills

The conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq are placing unprecedented pressures on today's soldiers, experts say more >>

Acceptance of Chronic Illness Helps People Move On

Hoping for recovery may actually prevent happiness, researchers say more >>

To Feel Better, Low-Fat Diet May Be Best

Comparison of plans finds differences in mood despite similar weight loss more >>

Good Posture May Inspire Confidence

Straight-back, chest-out position promotes self-assurance, research finds more >>

New Smells 'Etched' in Brain: Study

Findings might play a role in boosting memories -- or forgetting them, researchers say more >>

Chronically Depressed? What to Do When Antidepressants Don't Work

The range of options includes cognitive behavioral therapy and brain stimulation techniques like ECT. more >>

Can a Bad Boss Make You Sick?

Study ties poor supervisors to higher odds for heart attack more >>

Depression May Blur Memory of Aches and Pains

Expert suggests having people write down symptoms as they occur more >>

Switch to 'Light' Cigarettes Makes Quitting Tougher

Smokers may mistakenly believe they're 'healthier,' researchers say more >>

Nicotine Patch Plus Lozenge Best for Quitting Smoking

This combo wins out in first head-to-head study of various smoking-cessation aids more >>

Health Tip: Possible Triggers for Pica

Causes cravings to eat things that aren't food more >>

Surgery, Illness Not Linked to Mental Decline in Seniors

New findings contradict previous reports of increased risks of dementia more >>

Scientist Throws Curve Into Breaking-Ball Debate

Contends curveballs are an illusion; ridiculous, says former star major league pitcher more >>

Health Tip: Managing Your Emotions

Suggestions to help understand and express your feelings more >>

Parental Alienation: A Mental Diagnosis?

Some experts say the extreme hatred some kids feel toward a parent in a divorce is a mental illness. more >>

Psychotherapy Beats Light Treatment for SAD

Study finds it easier, more effective therapy for seasonal affective disorder more >>

After Age 55, Workplace Stress Seems to Decline

Changing priorities may play a role, but expert urges employers to take heed more >>

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