Overweight & Obesity

Dietitian seeks to reduce obesity among college-age adults

Smart phones and social media may help college-age adults make healthier choices when it comes to food and physical activity, according to Kendra Kattelmann, professor of health sciences and nutrition and director of the ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Making a connection between bullying and health problems

Over the last decade, the subject of bullying has become a topic of academic interest, as scientists and social scientists delve into the psychological and physiological effects for both the bullied and the bully.

Health

Stressed by work-life balance? Just exercise

(HealthDay)—Feeling conflicted by the push-pull of work and family life? New research suggests that regular exercise can help balance out those feelings.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Seven ways stress impacts our bodies

WUSTL physicians say chronic stress is linked to a host of health problems, from diabetes to acne to cardiovascular disease.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Helping first responders heal themselves

Remembrance Day has come and gone for another year, sweeping along with it the usual discussions of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a common debilitating concern among veterans. Luckily for those veterans and first ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Stress-busting tips from experts

(HealthDay)—Nobody is immune from the negative health effects of stress. The good news is that staying active is a natural and effective way to reduce stress and avoid related issues like weight fluctuations, nausea and ...

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