MyHealthNewsDaily Archives
Troops Today Have Better Prospects for PTSD Recovery, Expert Says
May 18, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
There's reason to be optimistic about the treatment and prevention of post traumatic stress disorder in current and future troops.
Combat Blasts May Give Troops Same Brain Disease as Athletes
May 16, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Members of the military exposed to blasts in combat can develop the same brain disease as professional athletes who experience multiple concussions.
Embarrassing Punishments Hurt Kids, Experts Say
May 14, 2012, by Rachael Rettner
Punishments that shame or embarrass children are not effective ways to discipline youngsters.
Being Born in Winter Can Mess With Your Head
May 11, 2012, Charles Choi, LiveScience Contributor
More and more evidence links season of birth to behavior and mental health later in life.
Blood Pressure Drugs May Help Treat PTSD
May 02, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Some blood pressure medications may improve symptoms of PTSD, early research suggests.
Parkinson's Personality: Disease More Likely to Strike Cautious People
April 30, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Some personality traits appear to be linked with the risk of developing Parkinson's disease.
Depressed Moms May Wake Sleeping Babies Unnecessarily
April 17, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
A mother's depression may affect her baby's sleep, a new study suggests.
Anxiety Linked to High IQ
April 13, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Worrying may have co-evolved with intelligence.
How Women Deal with Bad Memories Linked with Depression
April 12, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Our personality traits may influence our ability to recall negative memories.
How Today's Teens Are Like Teens in 'Hunger Games'
April 10, 2012, Linda Thrasybule, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
While the teens in the movie The Hunger Games certainly face extreme circumstances, experts say the story depicts the truth about how teens behave in everyday situations.
Depression Linked with Sleep Breathing Problems, Study Finds
March 30, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Sleep apnea and other breathing problems during sleep may contribute to the development of depression, a new study suggests.
1 in 88 Kids Has Autism
March 29, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
The number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders in the United States continues to rise.
Calling Yourself Fat Increases Depression Risk
March 26, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Saying things like "I'm so fat," and "I need to work out more," may be deleterious to your body image and mental health.
Shock Therapy's Mystery Closer to Being Solved
March 19, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Scientists may have figured out how "shock therapy" works to treat depression.
Experts Answer: How Do You Tell if Someone Has an Eating Disorder?
March 16, 2012, Lauren Cox, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
The diagnosis of any mental illness should be left to professionals, but experts said there are some signs to look for.
Drug Companies Are Putting Brain Research on Back Burner, Researchers Say
March 14, 2012, Linda Thrasybule, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Drug companies have cut back funding for research on mental illnesses and brain diseases, two new commentaries say.
Heartbeats Hint at Personality Traits
March 08, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Aspects of your personality can be revealed in a heartbeat, literally.
Work, Money Leading Causes of Americans' Stress
March 01, 2012, Jeanette Mulvey, BusinessNewsDaily Managing Editor
What causes you the most stress?
How Long Will Your Love Last? Check Your Oxytocin
February 24, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Couples who stay together have higher levels of oxytocin in their blood when they first pair up compared to couples who eventually split.
Mom's Mental Health Affects Baby's Language Development
February 18, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Both depression and use of antidepressants during pregnancy may have an impact on the infants' language development
Frozen with Fear? How the Love Hormone Gets You Moving
February 10, 2012, Luke Yoquinto, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
The hormone oxytocin can be speedily delivered to the brain's fear center, a new study shows.
Study: Schizophrenia's Hallucinated Voices Drown Out Real Ones
February 08, 2012, Stephanie Pappas, LiveScience Senior Writer
New research attempts to help schizophrenia patients ignore voices in their heads.
Frequent Childhood Moves Tied to Health, Drug Problems
February 06, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Children from families that move around a lot may be at increased risk for psychological problems and substance use later in life.
New Alzheimer's Criteria Would Change Diagnosis for Millions
February 06, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Under proposed new criteria for the diagnosis of cognitive problems, almost everyone with a mild form of Alzheimer's disease would be downgraded to not having the condition.
Decaf Coffee Benefits the Brain
February 03, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Decaffeinated coffee may protect against the cognitive decline that occurs with Type 2 diabetes and aging.