Archive for December, 2008
By jasonmaddox On December 23rd, 2008
According to findings from a recent study, prenatal alcohol exposure can harm the development of white matter. The damaging of white matter could help to explain visual processing deficits and…
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By jasonmaddox On December 15th, 2008
Bipolar disorder, if not identified or properly diagnosed, can be devastating to the individual as well as to those they love. The good news is that there is hope. For…
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By jasonmaddox On December 15th, 2008
A recent study, which was published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, has discovered a link between lower childhood IQ and adult psychiatric disorders. According to the study mental health…
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By jasonmaddox On December 12th, 2008
According to a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, a genetic mutation may contribute to overeating. The study focused on a group of children who carried…
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By jasonmaddox On December 11th, 2008
Panic attacks may increase the risk for heart attack and coronary disease, according to recent findings published in the European Heart Journal. According to the findings, panic attacks, or disorder,…
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By jasonmaddox On December 10th, 2008
Researchers believe they have found a mechanism linking binge drinking and atherosclerosis. According to John Cullen, Ph.D., of the University of Rochester, and colleagues, heavy drinking, binge drinking, causes an…
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By jasonmaddox On December 9th, 2008
According to the Framingham Heart study, published online in BMJ, a happy friend or family member living in close proximity can increase one’s own happiness significantly. Conversely, however, associations with…
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By jasonmaddox On December 4th, 2008
The holidays are a great time for faith, family, fun, and great food… for most. For those that suffer from eating disorders the holidays can be a time of stress,…
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By jasonmaddox On December 3rd, 2008
According to a recent study published in the Dec. 1 issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry, college students with psychiatric conditions are less likely to seek help than those…
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By jasonmaddox On December 2nd, 2008
According to a recent study published in the Nov. 26 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, depression may be associated with worse outcomes in patients with coronary…
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