Loving Relationships May Help Block Pain
Health - November 26, 2009
Simply seeing a loved one's photo helps people endure distress, study finds
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Watching the Nail-Biting Big Game Hurts So Good
Health - November 26, 2009
Fans get a bigger thrill when on an emotional rollercoaster, study finds
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Stifled Anger at Work Doubles Men's Risk for Heart Attack
Health - November 23, 2009
More open on-the-job interaction might ease the problem, researchers say
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Using Cell Phones, Internet to Battle Eating Disorders
Health - November 20, 2009
Online and text messages might be more helpful than therapy for some, researchers suggest
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Parental Monitoring Can Curb Teen Marijuana Use
Health - November 19, 2009
Those who keep an eye on their kids help stave off unwanted behavior, study says
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Single-Sex Cardiac Rehab Helps Depressed Women
Health - November 17, 2009
All-female group had better success rates than traditional program, study finds
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Facial Structure May Hold Clues to Aggression
Health - November 13, 2009
People make judgments based on width-to-height ratio of face, researchers say
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Pot Might Ease PTSD: Study
Health - November 13, 2009
Synthetic marijuana reduced post-traumatic stress disorder in rats
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Many Kids Feel Threatened in the Classroom
Health - November 13, 2009
Intimidation often takes place during the school day, survey finds
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Cancer Can Strain Marriages to Breaking Point
Health - November 11, 2009
But men much more likely to leave than women if spouse is sick, study finds
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Modern Wars, Modern Ills
Health - November 11, 2009
The conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq are placing unprecedented pressures on today's soldiers, experts say
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Acceptance of Chronic Illness Helps People Move On
Health - November 10, 2009
Hoping for recovery may actually prevent happiness, researchers say
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To Feel Better, Low-Fat Diet May Be Best
Health - November 9, 2009
Comparison of plans finds differences in mood despite similar weight loss
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Good Posture May Inspire Confidence
Health - November 8, 2009
Straight-back, chest-out position promotes self-assurance, research finds
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New Smells 'Etched' in Brain: Study
Health - November 6, 2009
Findings might play a role in boosting memories -- or forgetting them, researchers say
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Chronically Depressed? What to Do When Antidepressants Don't Work
By
Sarah Baldauf
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Health - November 6, 2009
The range of options includes cognitive behavioral therapy and brain stimulation techniques like ECT.
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Can a Bad Boss Make You Sick?
Health - November 6, 2009
Study ties poor supervisors to higher odds for heart attack
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Depression May Blur Memory of Aches and Pains
Health - November 3, 2009
Expert suggests having people write down symptoms as they occur
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Switch to 'Light' Cigarettes Makes Quitting Tougher
Health - November 3, 2009
Smokers may mistakenly believe they're 'healthier,' researchers say
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Nicotine Patch Plus Lozenge Best for Quitting Smoking
Health - November 2, 2009
This combo wins out in first head-to-head study of various smoking-cessation aids
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Health Tip: Possible Triggers for Pica
Health - November 2, 2009
Causes cravings to eat things that aren't food
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Surgery, Illness Not Linked to Mental Decline in Seniors
Health - October 30, 2009
New findings contradict previous reports of increased risks of dementia
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Scientist Throws Curve Into Breaking-Ball Debate
Health - October 30, 2009
Contends curveballs are an illusion; ridiculous, says former star major league pitcher
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Health Tip: Managing Your Emotions
Health - October 30, 2009
Suggestions to help understand and express your feelings
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Parental Alienation: A Mental Diagnosis?
By
Lindsay Lyon
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Health - October 29, 2009
Some experts say the extreme hatred some kids feel toward a parent in a divorce is a mental illness.
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