The human desire for one to “keep options open”
Recently, some MIT students, under the direction of professor Dan Ariely, took a test to examine the unproductive human desire for one to “keep options open.” Holding on to relationships…
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It is beneficial for rheumatologists to ask their patients about depression
A recent study reveals that it may be beneficial for rheumatologists to ask their patients about depression. The study, a randomized trail of communication strategies between patient and doctor, is…
ReadNation wide shifting in religious affiliations
A recent study by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life has obtained some interesting findings about religious affiliation. According to the report, there is a great deal of…
ReadChildhood abuse increases the cost of healthcare later in life
According to a recent study, childhood abuse increases the cost of healthcare later in life. According to Amy Bonomi, PhD, and colleagues, women who reported childhood abuse had an average…
ReadWhy some friends won’t take advice
Some friends simply won’t take any advice. In some, this may be simply because they are hard headed. However, in others compulsions or other mental health issues may be at…
ReadCommon antidepressants can help to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder
According to a recent review of 17 studies published in the Cochrane Library, common antidepressants such as Zoloft or Prozac can help to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The review, which…
ReadObesity doubles the risk of developing several kinds of cancers
A recent large study published in the February 16th issue of The Lancet confirms the long time association between body-fat and cancer. The study found that obesity doubled a person’s…
ReadChanging the face of depression
73 year old Don Miles, who has been a Pastor at a Lutheran church and a psychologist, suffered from deep depression during his late twenties. As such, he has developed…
ReadCannabis use connected with decreased cognitive function in MS patients
A recent study has connected cannabis use with decreased cognitive function in MS patients. According to the study, published in the February 13th addition of Neurology, people with multiple sclerosis…
ReadSmoking cannabis is linked with periodotal disease in young adults
According to a recent study conducted by Murray Thomson, PhD, of Sir John Walsh Research Institute, and associates, smoking cannabis is linked with periodotal disease in young adults. It has…
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