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Mental HealthAlcohol Slows Unborn Babies' Learning
Alcohol during pregnancy reduces learning speed of babies while they are still in the womb
Mental HealthCan Re-Runs Re-Charge Us?
Watching TV reruns can help people restore their ability to function and be productive
Mental HealthWhy Stress Hurts Your Concentration
Stress affects neurons in prefrontal cortex that manage working memory
Mental HealthWater Pipes Not Easier on Lungs
Tobacco smoking from water pipes is nearly as harsh on lung function as cigarettes
Mental HealthThe Changing Brain of a Neglected Child
Child neglect and isolation may alter the brain to injure cognitive and social development
Mental HealthThe Eyes Never Lie?
Lying and eye movement connection challenged
Mental HealthThe Cost of Repression
Hypertension and cancer may be linked to avoiding negative feelings
Mental HealthIncentives For Avoiding Drugs
Financial gain for negative drug tests work when they are fixed or they increase in value
Mental HealthWe Can Still Do More for Veterans
Army suicide prevention programs can be implemented to reduce the rising rates
Mental HealthWhen Beeps & Zooms Interrupt Your Dreams
Traffic noise pollution disturbing sleep can have physical and mental health implications
Mental HealthParenting a Child With Diabetes
Childhood diabetes management is highly influenced by the behavior of the parents
Mental HealthCan Vital Vitamins Help Slow Dementia?
Vitamin C and beta carotene levels are lower in patients with dementia
Mental HealthTo Smoke or To Dip?
Tobacco addiction may be equal for smokers or users of smokeless tobacco
Mental HealthInternet Addicts Like Other Addicts
Genetic factors may figure into problematic Internet habits
Mental HealthIt’s All in the Way You Look at It
Neurological disorders like Parkinsons disease and ADHD may be detected by eye movement
Mental HealthHow a Bully is Made
Media violence exposure makes bullying more likely among kids with other risk factors
Mental HealthIs Lance Armstrong Another Fallen Hero?
Lance Armstrong Barry Bonds Marion Jones and other sports stars offer parents an opportunity to talk with kids
Mental HealthWhy Does Violence Affect Health?
Stress of violence may affect the health of cells in ways that affect long term health
Mental HealthAlcohol’s Contribution to Anxiety
PTSD symptoms could be worsened by heavy alcohol consumption
Mental HealthTake a Break From Violent TV News Images
Stress levels resulted from more viewing of September 11 and Iraq War news
Mental HealthBrain Bleeds & Smoking
Subarachnoid hemorrhage risk higher in smokers
Mental HealthLeave Me Alone!
Children with asthma are more likely to be bullied
Mental HealthSleep Apnea and Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder and overweight linked to risk of sleep apnea
Mental HealthAlzheimer's Affects Genders Differently
Women with Alzheimers decline faster than men on average in all cognitive areas