Psychotherapy Beats Light Treatment for SAD
Health - October 29, 2009
Study finds it easier, more effective therapy for seasonal affective disorder
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After Age 55, Workplace Stress Seems to Decline
Health - October 29, 2009
Changing priorities may play a role, but expert urges employers to take heed
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Meditation May Reduce Stress in Breast Cancer Patients
Health - October 28, 2009
Women report improved emotional and mental health in study
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Phone Counseling for Depression Rings With Promise
Health - October 27, 2009
Talk sessions plus psychotherapy offer most benefit, study finds
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Depression Often Goes Untreated in Working Moms
Health - October 27, 2009
Health insurance, employee assistance could help mothers get treatment, researchers say
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Exposure to Holocaust May Have Raised Cancer Risks
Health - October 26, 2009
Survivors offer clues to the impact of severe physical, psychosocial suffering, researchers say
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Bladder Problems May Often Be Related to Mental Health
Health - October 23, 2009
Sexual trauma also associated with women's urinary tract symptoms, survey finds
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Are 10 Popular Beliefs True or False? You Voted, We Answer
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Lindsay Lyon
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Health - October 21, 2009
You weighed in on 10 cherished notions. Here's the truth, along with the facts behind it.
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Post-Traumatic Stress May Raise Death Risks
Health - October 17, 2009
Veterans with disorder more likely to die within a year of major surgery, study finds
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For a Healthier Retirement, Work a Little
Health - October 16, 2009
Part-time or temporary work can stave off disease and decline, study finds
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Suicidal Thoughts May Vary by Antidepressant
Health - October 15, 2009
Men face higher risk when taking nortriptyline than escitalopram, study finds
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Brain Yields Up Clues to Language
Health - October 15, 2009
Scientists track neural activity as participants utter words
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Green Spaces Boost the Body and the Mind
Health - October 15, 2009
Study finds measurable health benefits for those with easy access to nature
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If You Want Help From a Chimp, You'll Have to Ask
Health - October 14, 2009
Animal research sheds light on the evolution of altruism
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Baby Names Prone to Boom-and-Bust Cycles
Health - October 13, 2009
Parents today favor choices that have recently risen in popularity, study finds
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Poll: 10 Widespread Beliefs—True or False?
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Lindsay Lyon
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Health - October 13, 2009
A new book tries to debunk dozens of commonly held notions. Do you agree or disagree with the 10 below?
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5 Common Pop-Psych Myths
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Lindsay Lyon
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Health - October 13, 2009
An author of '50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology' discusses some of his favorite misconceptions.
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Study Upends Comfort-Food Theory
Health - October 7, 2009
Researcher says people more open to change during stressful periods
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Hairstylists Often Privy to Older Clients' Health Issues
Health - October 4, 2009
Some see chance to steer them towards local elder services, report suggests
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Spanking May Lower Kids' IQs
Health - September 25, 2009
Experts believe corporal punishment can affect psychological well-being
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After-Effects of Chemotherapy May Include Memory Problems
Health - September 23, 2009
Lack of concentration, thinking difficulties reported by breast cancer survivors, researchers say
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7 Things To Know Before Logging on for Counseling
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Lindsay Lyon
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Health - September 22, 2009
Websites offering counseling are springing up, but ask some questions before signing on.
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Combat Exposure Tied to Chronic High Blood Pressure
Health - September 14, 2009
Battlefield experience linked to hypertension years later, study finds
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Treating Workers' Mental Woes May Boost Productivity
Health - September 10, 2009
But not treating problems resulted in roughly same outcome, research shows
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Brain Scans Could Help Spot Schizophrenia Earlier
Health - September 9, 2009
Imaging technology might advance treatment of psychotic disorders, researchers say
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