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Archive for September, 2008

By On September 30th, 2008

Police officers at risk…

Policing is a taxing occupation. Researchers of University at Buffalo, through a decade of studying police officers, have found that those in the occupation are at risk for increased levels of destructive stress hormones, insomnia, high blood pressure, post-traumatic stress disorder, heart problems, and suicide. However, now the research team at UB is taking their…

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By On September 26th, 2008

Eerie figures reflect comparatively high use of psychotropic drugs among American children and teens

The United States has higher rates of prescription psychotropic drug use among children and teens according to a new study published online in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health. According to the study, the prevalence of psychotropic drug use was 6.66% among American youths; in Dutch and German youths these numbers were at 2.9%…

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By On September 25th, 2008

Stories of recovery

Recovery occurs everyday and stories of recovery provide encouragement to those who may be in the midst of struggle. The following is an excerpt of a story from Medical News Today about a man whose life was transformed after the death of his fiancé, serious illness, and depression: 30 year old Marcus Dean has been…

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By On September 22nd, 2008

Promising hunger hormone suppression surgery

Findings from a study conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medical Institution in Baltimore, Maryland, and the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, show promise for hunger suppression that is less invasive than bariatric surgery but that could be just as effective. The researchers, using pigs, found a way to lower appetite by…

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By On September 15th, 2008

5% of Americans suffer with depression

According to information from a new study, approximately 5% of Americans 12 years and older suffer with depression. Additionally, among those suffering from depression, 80% relayed that the illness interferes with their daily functioning. According to the CDC, 22% percent of women and 35% of men reported that their depression made it difficult for them…

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By On September 11th, 2008

First-time Mothers Could Benefit From Postpartum Preparation

Often women are provided with an array of information about the process of giving birth and how to prepare for motherhood; however, issues like postpartum depression generally are less emphasized. Findings from a study recently published in the Journal of Prenatal Education reveal that mothers desire more information on how a newborn will impact their…

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