Outdoor Time Breeds Fitness in Children Esther Entin, M.D.
The simple fact is that time outside translates into more physical exercise. And that brings better health.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Children learn the “executive” skills that will help them run their lives best when they have unstructured time.
Read more >Sami Hocine
High levels of stress hormones reduce interconnections among cells in the brain, interfering with our ability to remember.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The best way to cheer someone up may depend on how robust or fragile their self esteem is.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
“Depressed” people with diabetes may not be clinically depressed – they may just be reacting to having an illness.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Estrogen levels fluctuate during the changes leading up to menopause, and this destabilizes brain chemicals linked to mood.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Some people need the sun the way an alcoholic needs a drink. And the health risks can be just as severe.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Reduce your chances of landing in a nursing home -- walk a few blocks more. It may be all you need.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
We think of discrimination as being about hate and holding certain people back. But it can be just the opposite.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Psilocybin, found in certain mushrooms, appears to help prevent depression and anxiety by enhancing mood.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
The stress of conflict in our relationships with family and friends can actually shorten our lives. Pick your battles.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The prospect of dementia haunts people over 50, but what they ought to fear is apathy and inactivity.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
We tend to think of bullying as schoolyard behavior, but it can affect victims even as adults.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
For seniors, spending more time online can be a way to stay connected socially and ward off depression.
Read more >Richard Josephson, M.D., and Sri K. Madan Mohan, M.D.
For many people, having a heart attack is a wake-up call that sets them on a healthier path.
Read more >Sami Hocine
Mice prone to depression became resistant to stress and depression after a jump-start.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Because of their special understanding of family issues, doctors can play a big role when it comes to preventing gun violence, according to a new ACP policy statement.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Stress in childhood can have lasting effects that can be seen in children's genes.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Playing violent video games makes kids prone to seeing others as hostile and acting aggressively.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Stress can greatly reduce a woman’s odds of becoming pregnant.
Read more >Michael J. Gertner
The brain chemistry of people with anxiety may make it more difficult for them to turn off activity. Luckily, there appears to be a way to change this.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Bullying casts a long shadow. There are things parents can do to reduce the emotional, physical, and psychological damage.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People who smoke usually feel it helps them cope with stress and anxiety, but that's not true. It actually causes those feelings.
Read more >Michael J. Gertner
Chronic stress appears to alter the balance of white to gray brain matter. This may explain several mental disorders.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
When we are anxious a brain region long-believed to calm responsiveness actually seems to excite it.
Read more >Michael J. Gertner
Two studies shed light on the brain signals behind chronic pain and suggest new approaches to overriding them.
Read more >Michael J. Gertner
People who are religious have thicker cortices than those who aren't. So which causes what?
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
More and more children are being diagnosed and treated for attention deficits. Is this a good thing?
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Fewer Psychiatrists Accept Health InsuranceNeil Wagner
Obamacare promotes greater access to mental health services but few psychiatrists accept insurance.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Physical injury to the the brain also raises the risk of post-traumatic stress.
Read more >Neil Wagner
We all love our cell phones, but they can increase anxiety and make us miserable.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
It's OK to be informed, but binge-watching the news when disaster strikes can cause traumatic stress.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The holidays are a great time...to gain weight. Here are tips for ways to avoid picking up pounds.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Sarcosine, found in muscles and other body tissues, improved mood better than a popular antidepressant.
Read more >Michael J. Gertner
Decisions, motivation and depression all seem to reside in the same areas of the brain.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
We know probiotics are good for GI heath. They may also affect mental health.
Read more >Daniel Smith
Making Social Networks Work for Vulnerable TeensNeil Wagner
The Internet offers troubled kids support and community. It also raises the risk of suicide.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Painful feelings of rejection actually are rooted in the brain, and may be cured there.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
No parent starts out wanting to yell at his or her child. But somewhere along the line, usually in adolescence, most of us do.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The hormone oxytocin helps stimulate human connection. It also appears important to experiencing ple
Read more >Neil Wagner
The World Happiness Report may surprise those who think all they need is a palm tree by the sea.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Children taking certain antipsychotics for behavioral problems are far more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.
Read more >Michael J. Gertner
Memory and forgetting go hand-in-hand. Now we know that network coordination is more important than brain activation.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Being poor robs you of mental bandwidth. The toll money worries take is roughly equal to losing 13 points off your IQ score.
Read more >Neil Wagner
When MIT researchers flipped the switch connecting two brain regions, anxiety vanished.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The color of light at night affects mood. Blue is depressing.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Oxytocin has been called the love hormone. But it's long-term effects are quite different.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Facebook may actually increase sadness. Be sure to make time to connect for real.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Keeping kids engaged in school is perhaps the most important thing you can do to foster success.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Siblings will fight, but bullying happens at home, too. And the emotional impact is just as serious as when it happens at school.
Read more >Michael J. Gertner
It's not quite "Inception," but scientists have invaded the brains of mice and made fake memories.
Read more >Neil Wagner
When couples fight, issues of disrespect or neglect may underlie the conflict.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Maintaining a regular sleep-wake cycle keeps you healthy, and may help you live longer.
Read more >John C. Norcross, PhD, Linda F. Campbell, PhD, John M. Grobal, PsyD, John W. Santrock, PhD, Florin Selagea, MS and Robert Sommer
Talk Therapy Helps DepressionAlice G. Walton
Many types of talk therapy work for depression; the important thing is to get started on one.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Exercise is a valuable treatment for depression, especially for those who have trouble with antidepressants.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Having a heart condition is stressful and can make heart problems worse. It looks like some antidepressants can help.
Read more >Neil Wagner
You can't feel or hear it, but ultrasound improved patients' pain and mood.
Read more >Michael J. Gertner
If the genes behind our body's clock fall out of sync, depression can be the result.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The fear of missing out — we all suffer from it at times, but social media is making it worse.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Having more than we can possibly use can put dent in happiness.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Depression is common after a heart attack. Treating it not only works, it saves lives and cuts costs.
Read more > Joel Schilling, M.D., Ph.D.
Heart failure is one of the most common and life-threatening conditions in the U.S. What to do when things go from bad to worse.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Exercise can help us exert more self control. It enhances the brain's ability to solve problems, plan, and make decisions.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Even a single concussion can result in reduced brain volume and impaired emotional and executive functioning. Take time to recover.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Helping others isn't just a good thing to do. It's one of the best de-stressors there is.
Read more >Neil Wagner
College kids whose parents haven't learned to let go are prone to anxiety and depression. Support autonomy.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
The effects of bullying can be long-lasting, especially for those who have been both bully and victim.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables actually seems to improve people's moods.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Yoga can help ease certain mental health disorders.
Read more >Neil Wagner
In Japan, schoolchildren are given a 10-15 minute break every hour. Recess is important to cognitive, physical and social development.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Helping kids with language development gives them the tools to express their emotions, rather than act out.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Some studies suggest parenting is linked to happiness, while others claim the opposite. A new one gets closer to the truth.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Antidepressants don't help everyone. A new study finds that one kind of psychotherapy can improve the odds.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A new treatment for PTSD helps prevent memory from running amok.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Patients often surprise their doctors by choosing different treatments than their doctors expect. Knowing all the options helps.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Tracking the brain circuits involved in motivation and depression.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Meditation changes the brain differently, depending on the type of meditation you practice.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Bullying doesn't just happen at school. Cyberbullying at work can affect your mental health.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Some people find it pretty easy to shed a stressful day, but for others, it lingers...
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Parathyroids are only the size of grains of rice, but can cause bone loss, cancer, and depression...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Ketamine is a pediatric anesthetic, a club drug, and now, the most promising antidepressant...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Off-label prescribing for kids is way up. So are their serious side effects. The search for...
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
All the gossip, rejection, teasing and excluding that goes on on shows sets the wrong tone.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Learning to identify your emotions may help with depression. It's not as easy as it sounds.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Post-traumatic stress disorder is more than anxiety. A new drug may help the cognitive problems...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A gene previously dubbed the "warrior gene" because of its links to aggression may also be linked...
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Alcohol addiction may rewire the brain so that it can't rebound from stress. PTSD suffers may want..
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When it comes to well-being later in life, having friends is more important than good grades.
Read more >R. Douglas Fields, Ph.D.
Glia were completely overlooked until it was discovered that Einstein's brain was packed with them.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A simple program of mindfulness mediation replaced lonely feelings with a greater appreciation...
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A new window coating lets in more light at the blue end of the spectrum. This shift could improve...
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Fillings with a form of the chemical BPA raise the likelihood that a child will have emotional...
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When faced with uncertainty, we are more likely to believe in the power of good deeds....
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Yoga has some proven benefits and unproven claims. What you can, and can't, expect it to do for you.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Researchers discover why anxiety can persist for months or years after a stressful event. It's all about a brain chemical.
Read more >Leslie Carr
When it comes to what makes you happy, feeling respected and admired is better than money...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Meditation increases the size of brain areas associated with memory and reduces our vulnerability to stress.
Read more >Jennifer L. Payne, M.D.
Taking antidepressants while pregnant can mean choosing between a woman's mental health and potential risks to the fetus.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Our daily schedules are out of sync with our internal clocks. It started with the light bulb...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The pursuit of happiness is not as simple as we might think. What you focus on can make a big difference to your health.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The Millennial generation is more stressed than generations before. They are also less able to cope.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Certain brain centers are less active in chronic fatigue syndrome patients, suggesting a new...
Read more >Leslie Carr
Having a positive outlook has been associated with improved cardiovascular health and recovery. It's about healthy behaviors.
Read more >Michael J. Gertner
Markers found in a simple blood test reliably distinguished depressed teens from those who weren't..
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Jet lag and seasonal depression are just two ways our bodies remind us that we have an inner clock that affects our health.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Food tastes better and pain hurts less when it comes from people with good intentions.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Alcohol works by releasing "feel good" chemicals, endorphins, in the brain, which could explain its addictiveness.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Antidepressants can literally be lifesavers for people with depression.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
One in five Americans suffers from mental health problems. There is no reason to feel uncomfortable about seeking help.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A top medical journal questions whether the move to classify grief as depression has merit.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Children do better in school when they have more opportunity for physical activity, not more time at a desk.
Read more >Neil Wagner
People with heartfelt Facebook posts about what's wrong in their world may end up with less traffic.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A study shows how a combination of antidepressants and therapy helps reduce memories' impact...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A controlling, coercive boss can take a toll on your well being. But there is more to it than that.
Read more >Susan H. Scher, MD
Insomnia is a major health risk. It erodes your quality of life. But too few doctors even ask...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The mother-baby bonding hormone, oxytocin, made introverts feel more outgoing and trusting.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Some people constantly doubt themselves rather than committing to their choices, no matter how small
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
At what age do children learn that one can choose to see a situation in a more positive light?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Smoking pot can make people calm, anxious, or even psychotic. A study reveals the chemical culprit..
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Underprivileged kids have less chance to play at school, at home, in their neighborhoods...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The hormone DHEA sounds like a miracle: it may ease menopause symptoms and boost sexual interest.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Having kids interrupts your sleep, destabilizes your relationship, and costs lots of money and time. So what's the upside?
Read more >Neil Wagner
People who suffer from depression can learn to overcome their tendency to overgeneralize and ruminate about difficulties.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Researchers discover an important step in the stress response, which, if blocked, could stop...
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The brains of children exposed to family violence show changes similar to those of soldiers...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Drinking offers health benefits and risks. Get help sifting through the latest findings.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
REM sleep can reduce the emotional impact of traumatic memories.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Heavy drinking and alcoholism raise a person's risk of cancer and a host of other diseases considerably.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Higher BPA levels during pregnancy are linked to cognitive and emotional problems in children.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Happiness measured at one point in time was linked to lower mortality five years later.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Going through a string of difficult life events in middle age raises one's death risk.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Children under two are not yet mentally equipped to learn from a screen. They benefit most from hands-on play with others.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The economic benefits of offering mental health help to those living in poverty are enormous.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Seasonal affective disorder occurs when a lack of sun disrupts the body's circadian and serotonin cycles. It a real form of depression.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The time kids spend just playing is declining. Well-meaning parents are partly to blame.
Read more >Leslie Carr
The timing and emotional tenor of Twitter posts offer a picture of when we are happiest and when...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
What you can do to cope with the stress of financial hardship – emotionally and practically.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Stress can lead to depression, but new brain cells may be responsible for stopping the process...
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Certain styles of parenting are more beneficial for children with difficult temperaments, such as the anxious or depressed.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People with anxiety often have problematic social relationships, partly as a result of their worries
Read more >Neil Wagner
For all the good they do, antidepressants may lead to another bout of depression. Here's why...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Eating disorder or disordered eating? The distinction is fuzzy, but stopping early is key.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Positive activity intervention (PAI) such as writing letters of gratitude or performing acts of kindness, may help mild depression.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Pet owners score higher on a variety of measures of healthy adjustment...
Read more >J. Douglas Bremner, M.D.
Training in Positive Thinking Helps Teens Interpret Life in Healthier WaysAlice G. Walton
A simple computer program seems to help teens avoid negative thinking, which may help with anxiety..
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Too often, children with behavioral or emotional issues are taken to the ER.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
You might think people with panic disorder would fall apart in a crisis, but that's not the case...
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People with body dysmorphic disorder have problems in the brain's visual processing system.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Drug interactions can be surprising. Alone, neither Paxil nor Pravachol raise blood sugar...
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Getting along well with the coworkers may lengthen your life. Getting along with the boss... not...
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The club drug Ecstasy produces changes in brain chemistry. But these may not be the type of changes.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Do we cooperate with others to experience positive feelings or avoid the bad ones?
Read more >Neil Wagner
Taking anti-inflammatory drugs while on SSRI antidepressants can interfere with the SSRIs' effectiveness.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People with alcoholism in the family tend to have a genetic variation affecting impulsivity. Environmental factors also play a role.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Food addiction and drug addiction may activate the same reward areas of the brain.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The emotional pain of romantic relationship break-up has the same effect on the brain as physical...
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A dose of cortisol, the stress hormone secreted when we are afraid or stressed, helped acrophobics..
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Cocoa contains flavanols that have health benefits, but they may be lost or reduced in the commercial processing of chocolate.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Some foods can help you feel, think and remember better. You may know about blueberries, but curcumin?
Read more >Neil Wagner
Trans-fats, or hydrogenated oils seem to raise the risk of depression.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Exercise significantly reduces the severity of IBS symptoms.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Meditation changes the brain, with areas related to learning and memory expanding and areas related to anxiety, contracting.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Writing about your anxiety may help release some of its grip and enable you to perform more in line with your ability.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Do people listen to their bodies have better instincts when it comes to making intuitive decisions?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A new antibiotic may bring significant relief to IBS sufferers; but will it work over the long-term?
Read more >Neil Wagner
Can mindfulness therapy reduce the pain experienced by people with this baffling condition?
Read more >Neil Wagner
The amygdala, a tiny almond-shaped structure in the brain, appears to strongly influence our fear response.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
If you've been laid off, take heart: new research shows that within one year, you'll be about as happy as you were before the layoff.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Think before you drink. Not only is alcohol a risk factor for cancer and injury, it contains quite a few empty calories.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Planning for a healthier 2011? We pull together some of the top health news stories of this past year.
Read more >Neil Wagner
We tend to think more creatively and flexibly when we are happy.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Scientists have found a way to disrupt upsetting memories of traumatic events: sleep deprivation.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
More people are seeking treatment for depression. But the type of treatment they choose may not be..
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What are you thinking of right now? Was your mind wandering? Happier people tend to have minds focused on the present moment.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The thrill and pleasure of a new baby appear to stimulate brain growth, particularly in areas...
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Anger and sadness tend to make a person's experience of pain worse.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Loneliness is not so much a condition as a reflection of how we see ourselves and others.
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Even though they may total enough hours at night, interrupted sleep is what hurts new moms.
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Ketamine quickly reduced depression in some treatment-resistant bipolar patients, offering hope...
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How we see others says more about our own personalities than it does about theirs'.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Having a strong social support system rivals quitting smoking in terms of the years it can add to our lives.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Science is putting the ancient practice to the test. It appears that being mindful can change your brain and your behavior.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Starting the school day just a half hour later helps teens get the sleep they need, raising motivation.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Limiting your child’s TV or video game time to less than two hours per day may help his or her attention.
Read more >Neil Wagner
New mothers have elevated levels of MAO-A, an enzyme known to deactivate neurotransmitters that affect mood.
Read more >Lawrence J. Cheskin, M.D., and Scott Kahan, M.D., M.P.H.
Two physicians discuss the risks of obesity. Learn to recognize the behavioral triggers behind overeating and overcome them.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Just 20 minutes out in nature - even a small garden - can help re-energize you.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The medical community calls it "non-suicidal self-injury" (NSSI); the kids call it "cutting."
Read more >Alice G. Walton
New fathers and fathers-to-be are at higher risk for depression than other men, particularly if their wives are depressed.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Teen drinking is not like on TV. There are real risks, like auto accidents and impaired brain development.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
It is important to treat child and adolescent depression. Kids on medication should be monitored closely.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Administering magnetic pulses to patients with intractable depression seems to be effective...
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If you are feeling a little down, head outdoors. Just five minutes outside boosts mood and self-esteem.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Teens' screen time offers risks and rewards. How to minimize the risks.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Dancing can improve seniors' balance, walking speed and overall functioning, not to mention their spirits.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Antidepressant medications have many side effects. Too often these go unreported by doctors and patients.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The hormonal changes surrounding ovulation are often intense.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Exercise is a useful component of any mental health treatment plan.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Sealing up a reminder of an unpleasant experience and throwing it or putting it away may help you move on.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Stress is a fact of life, but you can learn to manage it better, both mentally and physically.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Small talk can help in some social situations, but people who engage in more substantial conversations tend to be happier.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People who believe they may be depressed should not ignore the symptoms. Untreated symptoms raise the odds of full-blown depression.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Stress is a feeling, but it is also a biological response that is both helpful and harmful.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Study finds omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil may help prevent youth psychosis.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Timing makes a difference when it comes to taking antidepressant and anti-anxiety drugs while pregnant.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Second generation antipsychotic drugs, like clozapine, olanzapine, and risperidone, can raise the risk of diabetes and heart problems.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
When diabetics suffer from depression, treating it can lower blood sugar and blood pressure levels as well.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The more green tea elderly subjects drank in a day, the less likely they were to be depressed...
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Treating children for mental health problems can reduce the risk that the problems will get worse.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People who have never married are as basically as well-adjusted as those who are. But their autonomy has a price.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Therapy is a more cost−effective way of finding happiness than is money.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
When teenagers feel alienated from their families, they are at greater risk for sadness and depression.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Depressed patients' physical symptoms are often underestimated, a fact that is detrimental to their overall health.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Phone contact with a nurse practitioner can help reduce depression and the likelihood of re−hospitalization in heart surgery patients.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Living near green space seems to make people healthier, both mentally and physically.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
As stressful as learning a new skill can be, the happiness we gain from our new level of competence more than makes up for it.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Both bullies and the victims of bullies may suffer from mental disorders in later life.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
What does a depressed toddler look like? He may be unable to enjoy things that used to be fun or not thinking as clearly as she used to.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The areas of the brain responsible for processing pleasure and rewards are notably inactive in depressed people. This is likely no news to them...
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It is dangerous to share prescription medication. Side effects are common.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Antidepressant use has doubled over the last decade according to a recent study. Is this a good thing or a sign that the drugs are being.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Depression during pregnancy not only affects the mother, but it can be damaging to the baby as well.
Read more >Neil Wagner
It is no surprise: there is an epidemic of mental disorders among veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. A lack of social support...
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Appreciating even the smallest positive moments in your life builds emotional strength, and wards off stress and depression.
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Excessive crying lasts for more than three hours a day, more than three days a week, during which a baby can't...
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Physical fitness and a high school education are two factors that appear to decrease the risk of mental decline.
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Dogs make good exercise companions -- and motivators.
Read more >Neil Wagner
People feel good after exercising and this feeling can last up to 12 hours.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Being beautiful, rich, and famous doesn't actually equate with being happy. More important are personal growth and social relationships.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Early studies suggest that cortical brain stimulation may offer hope for people suffering from long-term depression.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Resilience, the ability to thrive in the face of extreme adversity, is a reason why some children develop successfully while others fail.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Job stress can raise the chances a person will experience major depression.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Even people who have a seemingly rich social network can still feel lonely or isolated.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Adolescents who watch excessive TV are more likely to show signs of depression when they become young adults.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy asks people to observe their thoughts and to focus on the physical sensation of breathing.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Exercise appears to reduce children's anger as it increases fitness.
Read more > Lindsay Harle, M.D.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation is an entirely different, FDA-approved approach for the treatment of depression.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
There is broad agreement that all women of childbearing age and their partners should have a reproductive plan.
Read more >Jordana Bieze Foster
Depression is a risk factor for hypertension. Patients with both conditions are less likely to take their anti-hypertensive medications.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Simple relaxation and stress management techniques may make it possible for elderly people with a form of high blood pressure reduce their reliance on antihypertensive drugs, which pose certain risks for this age group.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Nearly 73 percent of children who lost a parent in the Sept. 11, 2001, World Trade Center catastrophe developed a psychiatric illness in the years following the event.
Read more >Hilary Tindle, M.D., M.P.H.
Smoking, Quitting and GeneticsEric Siu, M.Sc., Nael Al Koudsi, H.B.Sc., Man Ki Ho, H.B.Sc., Rachel F. Tyndale, M.Sc., Ph.D
Nicotine's addictive properties are a result of the activation of the special receptors in the brain.
Read more >Morton M. Silverman, M.D.
Anxiety DisordersKathryn J. Zerbe, M.D.
Psychodynamic therapy works best with those who are curious to learn more about themselves and their inner thoughts.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Most Americans know from personal experience that high credit card debt is bad for their financial health.
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The Response to StressBruce McEwen, Ph.D., and Dean Krahn, M.D
What do we mean when we say we are "stressed out"? We may just be having a bad day, or feeling pressured by too many things to do and too little time to do them.
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Drug abusers, alcoholics and overeaters may appear to be out of control but, actually, it's the opposite. Their brain chemistry, thrown out of balanceby substance abuse, is strongly dictating their behavior.
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We pride ourselves on our intelligence but we still engage in many unhealthy behaviors — eating and drinking to excess, smoking, abusing drugs.
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