News tagged with psychological health
Trial shows 'high tech' approaches help reduce diabetes-related complications
As global rates of diabetes escalate, a new computerised self-care system for people with Type 2 diabetes has been shown to significantly improve diabetes control and mental health-related quality of life, ...
Diabetes
Apr 05, 2013 |
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Growth hormone reverses growth problems in children with kidney failure
Growth hormone therapy can help reverse growth problems in children with kidney failure, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). However, trea ...
Medical research
Apr 04, 2013 |
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Writing can be a therapy after a traumatic stress
This study demonstrates that writing therapy resulted in significant and substantial short-term reductions in post traumatic symptoms (PTS) and comorbid depressive symptoms. Writing therapy is an evidence-based treatment ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 04, 2013 |
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Breivik killer was 'psychotic and afraid of losing his masculinity', says researcher
An alternative view of the Norway killer Anders Behring Breivik – as a psychotic man with a terror of losing his masculinity – was presented at the British Sociological Association in London today [Thursday 4 April].
Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 04, 2013 |
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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
Apr 03, 2013 |
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Negative emotions in response to daily stress take a toll on long-term mental health
Our emotional responses to the stresses of daily life may predict our long-term mental health, according to a new study published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 02, 2013 |
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'Sharps' injuries have major health and cost impact for surgeons
Injuries caused by needles and other sharp instruments are a major occupational hazard for surgeons—with high costs related to the risk of contracting serious infectious diseases, according to a special article in the April ...
Surgery
Apr 02, 2013 |
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Gynecomastia has psychological impact on adolescent boys
Persistent breast enlargement (gynecomastia) negatively affects self-esteem and other areas of mental and emotional health in in adolescent males, reports the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the offici ...
Surgery
Apr 02, 2013 |
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Link between emotions, physical health universal, researcher says
(Medical Xpress)—Much research has demonstrated a link between individuals' emotional and physical health. For example, depression and stress have been tied to self-reports of increased pain, fatigue and disease, whereas ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 27, 2013 |
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US pediatricians back gay marriage, cite research (Update)
(AP)—The most influential U.S. pediatrician's group says gays should be allowed to marry to help ensure the health and well-being of their children.
Health
Mar 21, 2013 |
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97 percent of UK doctors have given placebos to patients at least once
A survey of UK doctors found that 97% have prescribed placebo treatments to patients at least once in their career.
Medications
Mar 20, 2013 |
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Lifelong exercise holds key to cognitive well-being
A study by researchers at King's College London highlights a link between lifelong exercise and improved brain function in later life.
Health
Mar 13, 2013 |
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Explainer: What is depression?
Many people know what it's like to feel sad or down from time to time. We can experience negative emotions due to many things – a bad day at work, a relationship break-up, a sad film, or just getting out ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 11, 2013 |
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Emotion-health connection not limited to wealthy nations
(Medical Xpress)—Positive emotions are known to play a role in physical well-being, and stress is strongly linked to poor health, but is this strictly a "First World" phenomenon? In developing nations, is the fulfillment ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 08, 2013 |
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Vets' PTSD affects mental and physical health of partners
A study from the University of Utah sheds new light on the health risks faced not only by military veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but by their partners as well. Results of the study will be presented ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 07, 2013 |
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