Women in the United States today seem more satisfied with their weight than American females from 30 years ago. A review of more than 250 studies found that women’s dissatisfaction with body weight declined significantly between 1981 and 2012. Study … [Read more...]
Mental Attitude
Using Smartphones to Improve Mood
An international study has found that smartphone-based psychotherapeutic exercises can improve one's mood. In the study, participants were able to choose from different psychotherapeutic exercises lasting five minutes each. For example, some subjects … [Read more...]
The Brains of Preterm Babies Benefit from Breast Milk
Premature infants who are fed breast milk within their first 28 days of life have better brain development than those without access to breast milk. Investigators followed 180 preterm infants from birth to seven years old and found a link between … [Read more...]
Stressed Dads May Affect Their Kids’ Development
When fathers are stressed out about parenting, it may take a toll on their children’s development. In a study that included 730 families, researchers found that sons were more likely to have poorer language skills at age three when their fathers had … [Read more...]
Depression Strikes Nearly 3 Million Teens Yearly
According to a new government report, almost three million American teens experienced a major bout of depression in 2014. Dr. Paolo del Vecchio, the Director of the Center for Mental Health Services at the United State (US) Substance Abuse and Mental … [Read more...]
Declining Brain Health Linked to Increased Risk of Critical Illness
Mayo Clinic researchers report that seniors with mild cognitive impairment are 50% more likely to be admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) to treat a serious illness than their peers with no apparent signs of cognitive decline. Critical Care … [Read more...]
Use Meditation to Relax
Regular meditation can help relax both the mind and the body. The Mayo Clinic offers these suggestions: concentrate on breathing deeply and slowly, focus on relaxing every area of your body, repeat a mantra or prayer, meditate as you walk, read … [Read more...]
A Stable Family Life Helps Teens Avoid Obesity
Researchers reviewed information on about 3,700 females and 2,600 males aged 14 to 24 and found that those with stable families and strong relationships with their parents were more likely to follow a healthy diet. These children were also more … [Read more...]
Going to Church Lowers Suicide Risk Among Women
According to a new study, after reviewing 15 years of data concerning 89,708 women, those who attended a religious service one or more times per week had a five times lower risk of suicide than women who never attended service. The authors of the … [Read more...]
Depression Common Among Those with COPD
Two new studies have revealed that patients struggling with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) may have an increased risk for developing depression. The first study followed COPD patients over a three-year period and found one in four … [Read more...]
Heart Failure Boosts Depression Risk!
Heart failure appears to be a substantial risk factor for the development of depression among adults over the age of 40. In this study, German researchers followed 66,497 heart failure (HF) patients and a similar number of people without heart … [Read more...]
Lifestyle Changes May Help Kids with ADHD
Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are often treated with medications; however, new research suggests that parents can also help their kids by promoting healthy habits. Researchers looked at 184 children with ADHD and 104 … [Read more...]
Doctor Attire May Affect Patient Outcomes
In this study, participants were shown photos of dermatologists wearing different outfits, and 73% of participants preferred images of doctors wearing a white coat, followed by surgical scrubs at 19%, a suit at 6%, and casual clothing at 2%. The … [Read more...]
Large Waist Size Could Mean Higher Risk for Cognitive Disorders
New research indicates a relationship between a greater waist size and lower levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)—a protein that supports the survival of existing neurons in the brain and encourages the growth and development of new … [Read more...]