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Initiation of breast cancer treatment varies by race; patient-doctor communication is key

Black women with breast cancer were found to be three times more likely than their white counterparts to delay treatment for more than 90 days—a time delay associated with increased deaths from the disease, according to ...

Cancer created May 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

In sex, happiness hinges on keeping up with the Joneses, study finds

Sex apparently is like income: People are generally happy when they keep pace with the Joneses and they're even happier if they get a bit more.

Health created Apr 15, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Sexuality, traumatic brain injury, and rehabilitation

Each year more than three million Americans are living with traumatic brain injury (TBI), a condition that is associated with physical, cognitive, and emotional problems that often affect their sexuality, and subsequently ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Apr 05, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Marriage can threaten health: Study finds satisfied newlyweds more likely to gain weight

On average, young newlyweds who are satisfied with their marriage gain weight in the early years after they exchange vows, putting them at increased risk for various health problems related to being overweight.

Health created Apr 03, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Marital conflict causes stress in children, may affect cognitive development

Marital conflict is a significant source of environmental stress for children, and witnessing such conflict may harm children's stress response systems which, in turn, may affect their mental and intellectual development.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 28, 2013 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Men in same-sex marriages are living longer, according to new study

The mortality rate for men in same-sex marriages has dropped markedly since the 1990s, according to a Danish study published online today (Tuesday) in the International Journal of Epidemiology. However, same-sex married women ...

Health created Mar 11, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

21 minutes to marital satisfaction: Study shows how minimal intervention can preserve marital quality over time

Marital satisfaction—so critical to health and happiness – generally declines over time. A brief writing intervention that helps spouses adopt a more objective outlook on marital conflict could be the answer.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 05, 2013 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Happy in marriage, heavier on the scale?

(HealthDay)—Everyone has had that friend who was svelte when single and then became noticeably more plump after entering a state of marital bliss. Now, there is new evidence that it was not your imagination: ...

Health created Jan 22, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Depressed stroke survivors may face triple the risk of death

People who are depressed after a stroke may have a tripled risk of dying early and four times the risk of death from stroke than people who have not experienced a stroke or depression, according to a study released today ...

Neuroscience created Jan 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Is that nervous feeling social anxiety disorder, or is it simply a case of being shy?

Most people are faced with embarrassment or humiliation at some point in their lives. Maybe they get nervous before a big presentation to the bosses at work. Maybe they get a bit anxious thinking about approaching an attractive ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Nov 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Emotional disconnection disorder threatens marriages, researcher says

(Medical Xpress)—Communication can be challenging for any married couple, but a personality trait called alexithymia that keeps people from sharing or even understanding their own emotions can further impede marital bliss. ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Nov 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Over 65s at increased risk of developing dementia with benzodiazepine

Patients over the age of 65 who begin taking benzodiazepine (a popular drug used to treat anxiety and insomnia) are at an approximately 50% increased risk of developing dementia within 15 years compared to never-users, a ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Sep 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Should I marry him? If you're having doubts, don't ignore them, suggests psychology study

Doubt is not a pleasant mental state, but certainty is a ridiculous one. —Voltaire

Psychology & Psychiatry created Sep 13, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 2

Increased risk of prematurity and low birth weight in babies born after three or more abortions

One of the largest studies to look at the effect of induced abortions on a subsequent first birth has found that women who have had three or more abortions have a higher risk of some adverse birth outcomes, such as delivering ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Aug 29, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study examines the relationship between marriage and alcohol

New research examining relationships and the use of alcohol finds that while a long-term marriage appears to curb men's drinking, it's associated with a slightly higher level of alcohol use among women. The study, led by ...

Health created Aug 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0