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Mental HealthEvaluating Sexual Addiction
Hypersexual disorder now has a set of diagnostic criteria in the field of mental health
Mental HealthBinge Drinking Brains
Alcohol binges affect the brain differently than constant drinking
Mental HealthMom's Response to Abuse at Home
Domestic violence impacts a mothers parenting and can lead to depression
Mental HealthCan Alzheimer’s Disease Be Prevented?
Alzheimers Disease prevention trial is slated to begin next year
Mental HealthTame Your Tension
Breathing and imagery technique helped reduce stress and improve sleep
Mental HealthThe Lasting Effects of Childhood ADHD
ADHD diagnosis early in life could mean worse social and economic problems later in life
Mental HealthCaring for Caregivers
Dementia caregivers may benefit from taking part in stress reducing therapies
Mental HealthIn the Cancer Game Quitters Are Winners
Lung cancer patients in later stages of the disease live longer if they are nonsmokers
Mental HealthPlugged In, Sleep-Deprived and Obese
Nighttime electronic device usage by children linked to less sleep and more obesity
Mental HealthKids: Move More, Focus Better
ADHD was improved after twenty minutes of exercise
Mental HealthToo Little Zzzs, Too Many Pounds
Insufficient sleep linked to obesity in review of research literature
Mental HealthSeeking Answers to Kids' Random Pains
Mother's mental health disorders and difficulties as baby may increase risk of later pains
Mental HealthSuper-Sized Stress and Super-Sized Meals
Child obesity risk and likelihood of eating fast food linked to parent stress levels
Mental HealthBullies Need Love Too
Children with mental health disorders three times more likely to be a bully
Mental HealthCan't Blame it All on the Internet
Suicide involving cyberbullying usually involves other risk factors as well
Mental HealthReplacing Burgers with Booze
Weight loss surgery for people who binge eat may shift into substance abuse
Mental HealthLike Diabetes, Like Alzheimer's
Insulin resistance tied to brain shrinkage in areas affected by Alzheimer disease
Mental HealthMore Reasons to Nuzzle Your Cute Baby
Child bonding with a parent appears linked to fewer behavior problems later on
Mental HealthKid Athletes Need Sleep, Too
Sleeping enough at night helps athletes keep from injury
Mental HealthWho Hit the Sauce the Hardest?
Alcohol abuse rates and consequences vary based on gender race and neighborhood
Mental HealthSeek Specialists’ Help for Anorexia
Eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia are better treated by a specialist
Mental HealthA Link Between Sleeping and Learning?
Sleeping breathing and behavior problems may be risk factor for special education needs
Mental HealthBreathe Deep to Keep Your Smarts
Lung health and brain function related
Mental HealthA Psychopathic Trait of Presidents
Psychopathic trait fearless dominance common among many effective US presidents