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University of Texas at Austin establishes new program to promote research on sports, media and culture

The College of Communication at The University of Texas at Austin has established the Texas Program in Sports and Media to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and research on sports, media and culture.

18 Dec 2009

Access to convenience stores can pormote childhood obesity

Childhood obesity is directly related to how close kids live to convenience stores, according to the preliminary findings of a major Canadian study presented at the Entretiens Jacques-Cartier in Lyon, France. The ongoing study is named QUALITY for Quebec Adipose and Lifestyle InvesTigation in Youth.

18 Dec 2009

Michelangelo studies: Close partners sculpt one another's skills and traits to promote goal achievement

A new international review of seven papers on "the Michelangelo phenomenon" shows that when close partners affirm and support each other's ideal selves, they and the relationship benefit greatly.

17 Dec 2009

Professional treatment can benefit first responders to cope with emotional challenges

Professional first responders are prepared, equipped and trained to handle various emergency situations, from car accidents to terrorist attacks and other major disasters. Today, however, this great responsibility can be particularly burdensome on one's emotions.

17 Dec 2009

ARNMD meeting examines psychological and neurological aspects of PTSDs and traumatic brain injuries

War is hell, as the old saying goes -- with loss of life and limb, destruction of infrastructure and the environment, and devastating costs. Recent biomedical research has shed light on another pernicious consequence of military conflict: psychological and neurological conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. At the same time, researchers have worked to uncover some of the motives and meanings of war.

17 Dec 2009

Diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids linked to improved nervous-system function

The omega-3 essential fatty acids commonly found in fatty fish and algae help animals avoid sensory overload, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

17 Dec 2009

High methionine diet may increase risk of dementia

A diet rich in methionine, an amino acid typically found in red meats, fish, beans, eggs, garlic, lentils, onions, yogurt and seeds, can possibly increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a study by Temple researchers.

17 Dec 2009

Arizona State University and Mayo Clinic team up to explore metabolic syndrome

Arizona State University and Mayo Clinic in Arizona are joining forces in a partnership to investigate metabolic syndrome - a cluster of high-risk medical factors that include increased blood pressure, elevated insulin levels, excess body fat and abnormal cholesterol levels, which can lead to heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

16 Dec 2009

Research says importance of attractiveness varies with socio-cultural environments

Do good-looking people really benefit from their looks, and in what ways? A team of researchers from the University of Georgia and the University of Kansas found that yes; attractive people do tend to have more social relationships and therefore an increased sense of psychological well-being.

16 Dec 2009

Psychologist offer tips to raise healthy and happy children

Holiday dysfunction took a fatal turn this past Thanksgiving when a Florida man shot and killed four family members. According to the police sergeant in charge of the investigation, there had been "ongoing resentment" in the family.

16 Dec 2009

Binghamton University psychologist to provide new weapons to fight against childhood depression

Research by Binghamton University psychologist Brandon Gibb could provide new weapons for the fight against childhood depression. Working with colleagues around the country, he hopes to identify the causes of mental-health problems in kids and define trajectories of risk for depression.

16 Dec 2009

Hoyer: House could pass health bill without public option

"Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said Tuesday the House can pass a healthcare bill without a public option," The Hill reports.

15 Dec 2009

Discrepancy in dance confidence between men and women due to genetic make-up

Men may shuffle on to the dance floor this Christmas, but once there, they will be impressed by their moves, according to research carried out by the 'Doctor of Dance' at the University of Hertfordshire.

15 Dec 2009

TV and video games can provoke violence among school students

Middle-school students are expressing their views on the key factors affecting youth violence, with more than 30 percent of them indicating that television, video games, movies and music provoke violence.

15 Dec 2009

Antidepressant and anti-anxiety medications linked to increased risk of cardiovascular events and death

Women with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD) who report taking antidepressant and anti-anxiety medications have an increased risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attacks and strokes, and death compared to women not taking these medications, according to researchers at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU).

15 Dec 2009

People with periodontal disease are at high risk for diabetes, survey finds

The study, led by Dr. Shiela Strauss, Associate Professor of Nursing and Co-Director of the Statistics and Data Management Core for NYU's Colleges of Dentistry and Nursing, examined data from 2,923 adult participants in the 2003-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey who had not been diagnosed with diabetes.

15 Dec 2009

Brain plaques associated with increased risk of Alzheimer's disease

Scientists have long assumed that amyloid brain plaques found in autopsies of Alzheimer's patients are harmful and cause Alzheimer's disease. But autopsies of people with no signs of mental impairment have also revealed brain plaques, challenging this theory.

15 Dec 2009

NAMS recommends women to discuss osteoporosis with their OB/GYNs

According to a new survey distributed by The North American Menopause Society (NAMS), while 98 percent of women who participated consider bone strength to be an important health concern, nearly half (45 percent) of these women reported that osteoporosis was not addressed during their last routine OB/GYN visit, and more than a quarter (26.4 percent) of women surveyed have never discussed osteoporosis with their OB/GYN.

14 Dec 2009

Psychology professor examines factors that motivate men to go on shooting rampage

Maurice Clemmons' fatal shooting of four Washington state police officers once again put the spotlight on mass murder in the United States. Coming on the heels of the November killings at Fort Hood, the Washington case raised questions about the factors that motivate men to go on a shooting rampage.

14 Dec 2009

CAMH offers tips for holiday-related stress

The holiday season is filled with festivities and family gatherings, but for some people this season can also be very stressful. Sometimes we need help to cope or stay safe and healthy.

13 Dec 2009

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University of Texas at Austin establishes new program to promote research on sports, media and culture

Access to convenience stores can pormote childhood obesity

Michelangelo studies: Close partners sculpt one another's skills and traits to promote goal achievement

Professional treatment can benefit first responders to cope with emotional challenges

ARNMD meeting examines psychological and neurological aspects of PTSDs and traumatic brain injuries

Diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids linked to improved nervous-system function

High methionine diet may increase risk of dementia

Arizona State University and Mayo Clinic team up to explore metabolic syndrome

Research says importance of attractiveness varies with socio-cultural environments

Psychologist offer tips to raise healthy and happy children

Binghamton University psychologist to provide new weapons to fight against childhood depression

Hoyer: House could pass health bill without public option

Discrepancy in dance confidence between men and women due to genetic make-up

TV and video games can provoke violence among school students

Antidepressant and anti-anxiety medications linked to increased risk of cardiovascular events and death

People with periodontal disease are at high risk for diabetes, survey finds

Brain plaques associated with increased risk of Alzheimer's disease

NAMS recommends women to discuss osteoporosis with their OB/GYNs

Psychology professor examines factors that motivate men to go on shooting rampage

CAMH offers tips for holiday-related stress

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