Psychology & Psychiatry

Why we feel confident about decisions we make

Buying a second-hand car at a good price feels good. But choosing a delicious-looking doughnut in the supermarket leaves us riddled with doubt. After all, we resolved to eat a healthier diet this year—so wouldn't it be ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Caregivers more likely to have subjective cognitive decline

(HealthDay)—Caregivers who provide care to a family member or friend with a health condition or disability are more likely to have subjective cognitive decline (SCD), according to research published in the Nov. 19 issue ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Psychoneurological distress up with nasal septum deviation

(HealthDay)—Patients with nasal septum deviation (NSD) have increased incidence of anxiety, depression, and migraine compared with the general population, according to a study published online Nov. 4 in PLOS ONE.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Poverty predicts stress levels in teens, research suggests

Teens who have lived in poverty experience physical signs of stress at higher levels than those in more economically secure families, showing that public policy programs that help alleviate poverty can improve psychological ...

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