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Exercise has charms to soothe a savage boss

lying, making fun of you in public and generally putting you down, he or she may benefit from some exercise, according to a new study by James Burton from Northern Illinois University in the US and his team. Their work shows ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 24, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Confidence, positive feelings support better medication adherence in hypertensive African-Americans

When it comes to taking prescribed medications for hypertension, a patient's self confidence could be as important as doctor's orders. A new study by researchers at NYU School of Medicine reveals that positive affirmation, ...

Health created Jan 23, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Humble people are more likely to lend a helping hand, study finds

Humble people are more likely to offer time to someone in need than arrogant people are, according to findings by Baylor University researchers published online in the Journal of Positive Psychology.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 6 | with audio podcast

Young children understand the benefits of positive thinking

Even kindergarteners know that thinking positively will make you feel better. And parents' own feelings of optimism may play a role in whether their children understand how thoughts influence emotions.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Dec 22, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Psychology researcher finds that power does go to our heads

Power -- defined as the ability to influence others -- makes people think differently. For North Americans, a feeling of power leads to thinking in a focused and analytical way, which may be beneficial when pursuing personal ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Dec 06, 2011 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (6) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Use of opioid painkillers for abdominal pain has more than doubled

Across U.S. outpatient clinics between 1997 and 2008, opioid prescriptions for chronic abdominal pain more than doubled, according to a new study in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the official journal of the Am ...

Medications created Nov 29, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

How lonely you are may impact how well you sleep, research shows

Loneliness is not only heartbreaking, it breaks up a normal night's sleep, a new study shows. Researchers say compromised sleep may be one pathway by which feelings of loneliness adversely affect our health.

Health created Nov 01, 2011 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 2

New findings could lower risk of suicide in men with prostate cancer

Men with prostate cancer are twice as likely to commit suicide, but a method where they put intrusive thoughts into words may reduce this risk, reveals research at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, ...

Cancer created Oct 31, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Gender differences: Viewing TV coverage of terrorism has more negative effect on women

Viewing TV coverage of terrorism has more negative effect on women. This has been shown in a new study from the University of Haifa. "It is possible that the differences between men and women are founded in gender socialization: ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Oct 27, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1

The perils of polite misunderstandings

Your friend debuts a questionable haircut and asks what you think of it. Brutal honesty would definitely hurt his feelings, so what do you say? Most people in this situation would probably opt for a vague or evasive response, ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Oct 11, 2011 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 4 | with audio podcast

Asians fighting alcoholism may benefit from new study

(Medical Xpress) -- New UCLA psychology research indicates that Asians who are struggling with alcoholism may benefit especially from naltrexone, one of three medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Sep 27, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Advice to divorcees: Go easy on yourself

Divorce is tough, for just about everyone. But some people move through a breakup without overwhelming distress, even if they're sad or worried about money, while others get stuck in the bad feelings and can't seem to climb ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Sep 21, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Prejudice linked to depression, anxiety in gay and bisexual black men

The harassment, discrimination and negative feelings about homosexuality that black gay and bisexual men often experience can contribute significantly to mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety, ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Aug 31, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Anger predicts long-term mortality in patients with myocardial infarction

There is a growing awareness that psychological factors play a major role in triggering and modulating the progression of ischemic heart disease. Negative emotions such as hostility, anger, depression, anxiety and social ...

Cardiology created Aug 29, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Research shows anti-aging techniques not yet viewed as acceptable

Studies from the University of Toronto's psychology department show that people who use more invasive anti-aging methods such as Botox injections or surgery are viewed more negatively than those who use milder techniques ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Aug 23, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0