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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

Kicking the habit—New research examines the barriers to quitting smoking for smokers with asthma

(Medical Xpress)—A new University of Cincinnati study examines how anxiety sensitivity can thwart the efforts of smokers with asthma to quit smoking. This new direction of research from Alison McLeish, ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Nov 14, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study: What mom thinks matters when it comes to mental illness

A new study led by a Northern Illinois University sociologist shows that while family members often provide critical support, they also can sometimes be the source of stigmatizing attitudes that impede the recovery of mentally ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jun 07, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Lifelong payoff for attentive kindergarten kids

Attentiveness in kindergarten accurately predicts the development of "work-oriented" skills in school children, according to a new study published by Dr. Linda Pagani, a professor and researcher at the University of Montreal ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 30, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0