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Police Work Undermines Cardiovascular Health, Comparison To General Population Shows
It is well documented that
police officers have a
higher risk of developing
heart disease: The question
is why. In the most recent
... > full story
Many Genetic Contributions To Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder Discovered
Scientists have discovered
that many common genetic
variants contribute to a
person's risk of
schizophrenia, providing the
... > full story
Ability To Literally Imagine Oneself In Another's Shoes May Be Tied To Empathy
New research indicates the
way our brain handles how we
move through space --
including being able to
imagine literally stepping
... > full story
Nintendo Wii May Enhance Parkinson's Treatment
The Nintendo Wii may help
treat symptoms of
Parkinson's disease,
including depression, a
researcher says. ... > full story
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Does Study Design Influence Clinical Outcome?
July 5, 2009 — Response and remission rates to antidepressants are significantly affected by study type and duration. Clinicians and researchers must consider the study design when interpreting and designing RCTs ... > full story -
Rush Of Blood To The Head: Anger Increases Blood Flow
July 4, 2009 — Mental stress causes carotid artery dilation and increases brain blood flow. A series of ultrasound experiments also found that this dilatory reflex was absent in people with high blood ... > full story -
Poor Sleep Is Independently Associated With Depression In Postpartum Women
July 3, 2009 — Postpartum depression may aggravate an already impaired sleep quality, as experiencing difficulties with sleep is a symptom of ... > full story -
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Immune System Linked To Schizophrenia
July 1, 2009 — Researchers have, for the first time, identified additional genes that confirm what scientists have long suspected -- that the immune system may play a role in the development of schizophrenia. ... > full story -
Mouse Model Of Parkinson's Reproduces Nonmotor Symptoms
June 30, 2009 — Nonmotor symptoms of Parkinson's include digestive and sleep problems, loss of sense of smell and depression. A mouse with a mutation in a gene responsible for packaging neurotransmitters like ... > full story -
From Columbine To Dawson: Psychological Impact Of Mass Shootings
June 30, 2009 — Time does not heal all wounds, according to a new study. Since the September 13, 2006, mass shooting at Dawson College in Montreal, Canada, 40 percent of respondents have reported mental health ... > full story -
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Placebo Effects In Caregivers May Change Behavior Of Children With ADHD
June 30, 2009 — Stimulant medications, such as Ritalin and Adderall, are the accepted treatment to stem hyperactivity in children with attention deficit-hyperactive disorder and improve their behavior. Now a recent ... > full story -
Deep Brain Stimulation To Treat Psychiatric Diseases Reviewed
June 29, 2009 — Pioneering therapeutic trials to investigate the effectiveness of deep brain stimulation in hard-to-treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and Tourette's syndrome are underway at multiple ... > full story -
Patterns Of Genetic Changes In Mental Retardation Uncovered
June 29, 2009 — Researchers have uncovered some of the central characteristics of genes underlying mental retardation. The research shortens the list of genes whose changes lead to this disorder from thousands to ... > full story -
Partner Relationship As A Buffer Against Stress
June 29, 2009 — A good partner relationship can act as a buffer for those exposed to work-related stress. The relationship reduces the negative effects of this kind of stress on our health. But poor relationships ... > full story
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