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Psychology is the study of human mental functions, behavior and processes.

Treatment for metastatic tumor based on its unique protein makeup

Imagine if treatments for disease could be based not on a patient's diagnosis but instead on the characteristics of their tissue. By identifying and decoding the cryptic messages hidden deep inside the human proteome, scientists and physicians who study personalized medicine are seeking more effective treatments and disease management for patients.

18 Jan 2010

New study reveals parenthood is associated with lower blood pressure

A new Brigham Young University study found that parenthood is associated with lower blood pressure, particularly so among women.

18 Jan 2010

Health Press NA releases new children’s bibliotherapy book on separation anxiety

Health Press NA Inc. (www.healthpress.com) releases a new children’s bibliotherapy book regarding separation anxiety. Bug Bites and Campfires: A Story for Kids About Homesickness addresses anxiety and homesickness in a delightful story about going away to camp.

12 Jan 2010

15% of parents still experience post traumatic stress disorder six months after child's injury

According to research by The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) recently published in the Journal of Traumatic Stress, one month after their child was injured 27 percent of parents experienced acute stress disorder or significant traumatic stress symptoms, including re-experiencing the incident, avoiding reminders of the incident, and increased general anxiety or jumpiness.

12 Jan 2010

Research shows diet plans can have a major influence on weight loss

Many people think the success of dieting, seemingly a national obsession following the excesses and resolutions of the holiday season, depends mostly on how hard one tries -- on willpower and dedication. While this does matter, new research has found that a much more subtle aspect of the diets themselves can also have a big influence on the pounds shed -- namely, the perceived complexity of a diet plan's rules and requirements.

12 Jan 2010

Functional disconnection between brain regions in ADHD children

Two brain areas fail to connect when children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder attempt a task that measures attention, according to researchers at the UC Davis Center for Mind and Brain and M.I.N.D. Institute.

12 Jan 2010

Yoga lowers number of compounds in blood and reduces inflammation

Regularly practicing yoga exercises may lower a number of compounds in the blood and reduce the level of inflammation that normally rises because of both normal aging and stress, a new study has shown.

12 Jan 2010

Cognitively stimulating activities are beneficial, but mental exercises help some more than others

If you don't have a college degree, you're at greater risk of developing memory problems or even Alzheimer's. Education plays a key role in lifelong memory performance and risk for dementia, and it's well documented that those with a college degree possess a cognitive advantage over their less educated counterparts in middle and old age.

12 Jan 2010

Interest in studying psychology on the rise

"I hope I will be able to touch the lives of people when they most need help and to offer them advice and guidance."

9 Jan 2010

SIRIUS XM Radio to broadcast medical breakthroughs and milestones of the last ten years

SIRIUS XM Radio today announced that it will broadcast The Dean's List: A Decade in Medicine, an in-depth special exploring the medical breakthroughs and milestones of the last ten years hosted by Dr. Andrew Brotman, Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs, NYU Langone Medical Center, on Doctor Radio, SIRIUS XM's 24/7 health and medical channel.

9 Jan 2010

EON Reality supports BBU with immersive EON Icube environment for virtual reality therapy project

EON Reality, the world's leading interactive 3D software provider, supports the Babes-Bolyai University (BBU), in Cluj-Napoca, Romania with an immersive EON Icube environment for a virtual reality therapy project.

9 Jan 2010

Center for Attention Deficit and Learning Disorders adds HEG to its list of treatment options

The Center for Attention Deficit and Learning Disorders announces today that it has added Hemoencephalography (HEG) to its list of treatment options for patients with ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, mood disorders and other conditions.

8 Jan 2010

New research reveals hand amputation may lead to permanent distortions in spatial perception

The space within reach of our hands - where actions such as grasping and touching occur - is known as the "action space." Research has shown that visual information in this area is organized in hand-centered coordinates - in other words, the representation of objects in the human brain depends on their physical location with respect to the hand.

7 Jan 2010

New system that reduces ADHD symptoms in children to be rolled out across the UK

A new thought-operated computer system which can reduce the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children will be rolled out across the UK this month.

7 Jan 2010

BDI offers clinical programs to help overcome emotional and psychological issues associated with diabetes

As millions of Americans with diabetes are making New Year’s resolutions to eat better and exercise, there is one organization focused on an often ignored area of treatment: the emotional and psychological issues surrounding both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

7 Jan 2010

New evidence suggests long-term exposure to cell phone signals may protect against Alzheimer's disease

The millions of people who spend hours every day on a cell phone may have a new excuse for yakking. A surprising new study in mice provides the first evidence that long-term exposure to electromagnetic waves associated with cell phone use may actually protect against, and even reverse, Alzheimer's disease.

6 Jan 2010

Study shows prevalence of SED remains high after Hurricane Katrina

A team made up of mental health professionals, emergency response experts, and researchers from several universities, including Virginia Tech, has published the results of a study that shows serious emotional disturbances among children who were affected by Hurricane Katrina.

6 Jan 2010

Loyola University Health System launches new program to study healthcare, costs and patient safety

Loyola University Health System has established a new Program in Health Services Research to study how doctors and nurses can provide better health care at lower costs to more people.

6 Jan 2010

States that receive federal funds are more likely to implement obesity-prevention programs

States that received funding from two obesity prevention programs founded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention implemented more than twice as many obesity-prevention policy initiatives as states that did not receive funding, according to a study by researchers from RTI International.

6 Jan 2010

Philips DirectLife, a new interactive fitness program launched

Philips is delivering on their commitment to be the leader in health and well-being with the launch of Philips DirectLife, a new customized, interactive fitness program that offers a fun and simple solution to people eager to adopt a more active lifestyle.

5 Jan 2010

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Treatment for metastatic tumor based on its unique protein makeup

New study reveals parenthood is associated with lower blood pressure

Health Press NA releases new children’s bibliotherapy book on separation anxiety

15% of parents still experience post traumatic stress disorder six months after child's injury

Research shows diet plans can have a major influence on weight loss

Functional disconnection between brain regions in ADHD children

Yoga lowers number of compounds in blood and reduces inflammation

Cognitively stimulating activities are beneficial, but mental exercises help some more than others

Interest in studying psychology on the rise

SIRIUS XM Radio to broadcast medical breakthroughs and milestones of the last ten years

EON Reality supports BBU with immersive EON Icube environment for virtual reality therapy project

Center for Attention Deficit and Learning Disorders adds HEG to its list of treatment options

New research reveals hand amputation may lead to permanent distortions in spatial perception

New system that reduces ADHD symptoms in children to be rolled out across the UK

BDI offers clinical programs to help overcome emotional and psychological issues associated with diabetes

New evidence suggests long-term exposure to cell phone signals may protect against Alzheimer's disease

Study shows prevalence of SED remains high after Hurricane Katrina

Loyola University Health System launches new program to study healthcare, costs and patient safety

States that receive federal funds are more likely to implement obesity-prevention programs

Philips DirectLife, a new interactive fitness program launched

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