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How much exercise do you need, and what kind?
If you've ever wondered about the benefits of exercise and why we should all try to get our fair share of it, here are some tips:
Apr 24, 2015
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News tagged with emotional intensity
Psychology & Psychiatry
Bright light intensifies initial emotional reaction to stimulus
(Medical Xpress)—The next time you want to turn down the emotional intensity before making an important decision, you may want to dim the lights first.
Feb 20, 2014
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Doctor's choice of words may influence family's decision to permit CPR in critically ill
A physician's choice of words when talking with family members about whether or not to try cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if a critically ill patient's heart stops may influence the decision, according to a study by ...
May 9, 2013
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Neuroscience
First objective measure of pain discovered in brain scan patterns
For the first time, scientists have been able to predict how much pain people are feeling by looking at images of their brains, according to a new study led by the University of Colorado Boulder.
Apr 10, 2013
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Health
Negative public images hamper child welfare investigators
Even parents who have had no contact with child welfare agencies believe negative stereotypes about social workers and the likely outcomes of abuse or neglect investigations, misconceptions that complicate agencies' efforts ...
Mar 15, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
PTSD symptoms common among ICU survivors
One in three people who survived stays in an intensive care unit (ICU) and required use of a mechanical ventilator showed substantial post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms that lasted for up to two years, according ...
Feb 26, 2013
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Health
New study shows exercise may protect against future emotional stress
Moderate exercise may help people cope with anxiety and stress for an extended period of time post-workout, according to a study by kinesiology researchers in the University of Maryland School of Public Health published in ...
Sep 13, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Predicting post-traumatic stress disorder before it happens
Most people have intense emotional reactions to traumatizing events like road accidents or combat. But some suffer far longer, caught in the grip of long-term debilitating disorders such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ...
Jun 13, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Stressed parents may affect preemie behavior later
(HealthDay) -- When parents of very small premature infants are stressed or depressed, their children are more likely to develop behavioral problems by age 3, according to new research.
Mar 16, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research shows we all experience fantasy differently, which determines how much we enjoy it
Whether you love the "Harry Potter" series or despise it, there may be a psychological explanation behind your opinion.
Nov 8, 2011
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