Archive for June, 2010
By jasonmaddox On June 29th, 2010
Many studies have associated physical activity with lessened chances of cognitive impairment during late life. A new study focusing on women has found that physical activity as a teenager is…
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By jasonmaddox On June 22nd, 2010
One may assume that most of those diagnosed with bulimia and anorexia have a moral struggle over their behavior, having somewhat of a desire to engage in normal eating habits. Alarmingly, however, the advent…
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By jasonmaddox On June 18th, 2010
Starting school later in the morning could help prevent car accidents. One city in Virginia that had an opening time of 840am had crash rates for 16 to 18-year-olds 19.2%…
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By jasonmaddox On June 16th, 2010
Insomnia is typically seen as a discomforting condition rather than a life threatening disorder. However, according to findings reported at a poster presentation at the annual meeting of the Associated…
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By jasonmaddox On June 14th, 2010
A twin study published in the June issue of Archives of General Psychiatry has found that genes play a big role in disordered gambling among women, just as much as…
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By jasonmaddox On June 11th, 2010
In the United States, nearly 60% of non-smokers have biological evidence of second-hand exposure; this is an indication of a serious public health issue. According to Mark Hamer, PhD, of…
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By jasonmaddox On June 9th, 2010
The effects of circadian phase sleep choices (morning versus evening) has not been well studied in relationship to sleep adequacy and overall health; however, findings revealed at the Association of…
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By jasonmaddox On June 7th, 2010
According to findings published in the June issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, members of the National Guard appear to have higher rates of mental illness after combat duty compared to…
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By jasonmaddox On June 4th, 2010
Service members from Iraq or Afghanistan conflicts suffering with PTSD find greater relief of symptoms through exposure therapy that utilizes virtual reality than from traditional use of talk therapy and…
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By jasonmaddox On June 2nd, 2010
Body odor delusion, or olfactory reference syndrome, is the belief that one smells bad with there being no evidence to the claim. Although the disorder has been referred to in…
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