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Mental HealthBreathing Heavy
Obesity in lung transplant recipients may increase odds for transplant dysfunction
Mental HealthShining a Light on Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression more likely to affect younger and single women with lower education
Mental HealthActivity for the Mind and Body
Physical activity regardless of weight keeps mental and physical functioning at its best
Mental HealthLooking for Risk Factors in Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury more likely among men with lower initial cognitive function
Mental HealthSafety Gear Doesn’t Stop Concussions
Concussion risk still high despite wearing helmet and mouth guards
Mental HealthNew Mom Anxiety May Be Too Much
Obsessive compulsive symptoms in mothers after giving birth may be unhealthy
Mental HealthMentally Managing a Child's Illness
Children with chronic illnesses benefited emotionally from cognitive behavioral therapy
Mental HealthWatch for Warning Signs of Child Abuse
Abused babies often have previous suspicious injuries before they begin crawling
Mental HealthMore People Using Electronic Cigs
Electronic cigarette use is on the rise which may perpetuate smoking epidemic
Mental HealthSmoking is A Global Epidemic
Tobacco control policies are spreading across the globe to stop the smoking epidemic
Mental HealthAnother Battle in the War on Breast Cancer
Breast cancer patients reported post traumatic stress disorder symptoms after diagnosis
Mental HealthRisk for PTSD: War and Peace
PTSD risk for veterans is affected by combat experiences and life before the war
Mental HealthMental Health Tied to Domestic Violence
Domestic violence experienced by people with mental health disorders
Mental HealthIs It More Than An Eating Disorder?
Personality disorders in eating disorder patients may not be as common as once thought
Mental HealthTreating ADHD Without Medicine
ADHD treatments other than medicines are largely unproven
Mental HealthAge Gives Clues About Bipolar Symptoms
Bipolar disorder patients diagnosed as teens may have more depression over their lifetime
Mental HealthTreatment for Addicts Made Easier
Addiction treatment guidelines for prescribing buprenorphine relaxed
Mental HealthBeing Warm Hearted: Good for Your Heart!
Teens who volunteered experienced cardiovascular health improvements
Mental HealthFive Treatments to Discuss With Your Doc
Five treatments for the elderly should be limited said panel of experts
Mental HealthPets Help Kids with Autism Socialize
Autism social behaviors were increased when a pet was present compared to having toys around
Mental HealthBad Reality: Eating Disorders on YouTube
Anorexia promotion and support videos found on YouTube
Mental HealthHave A Drink, Not Four
Alcohol consumption in US adults exceeds dietary guidelines for America
Mental HealthTeens Aren’t Getting the ‘Say No’ Memo
Substance abuse messaging in the media and in schools not reaching teens
Mental HealthExtra Struggles For Kids With MS
Certain mental and physical tasks are a challenge for many children with multiple sclerosis