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Mental HealthPositive Outlook may be Key to Longevity
Living to be 100 requires special personality traits
Mental HealthBrain’s Protective Cells May Also Do Harm
Alzheimer's Disease loss of brain tissue may be a product of protective cells' defense
Mental HealthGuitarist Bob Welch Dead
Bob Welch of Fleetwood Mac fame committed suicide Thursday
Mental HealthDial up a Therapist
Depression can be successfully treated over the telephone
Mental HealthLifestyle Coach From a Mobile App
Diet and exercise are easier to stick with when a person is accountable to someone
Mental HealthMost Children Diagnosed With Autism by Age 5
Autism diagnosis is most common around age 5 and most children with autism use services
Mental HealthResetting Brains for Depression
Depression after a stroke linked to changes in brain network related to internal thoughts
Mental HealthBabies on Ice
Hypothermia treatment for newborns with low oxygen has good long term outcomes
Mental HealthPregnancy: A Good Time to Quit Smoking
Smoking during pregnancy leads to smaller babies with later health risks
Mental HealthOpen-Fire Cooking and Kids' Brains
Open fire cooking linked to lower cognitive performance in children
Mental HealthAnxiety Linked to Impulsivity in Depression
Bipolar disorder and major depression are linked to more impulsive behaviors when anxiety is present
Mental HealthAmerican vs. EU = It's a Draw
American teens smoke and drink less than European ones but use more illegal drugs
Mental HealthGrowing Relationships A Child at a Time
A Home Within pairs therapists with foster children for long term relationships
Mental HealthTaxes and Laws Help Moms Quit
More pregnant women quit smoking with higher cigarette taxes and restrictive smoking laws
Mental HealthTracking Autism From Child to Teenager
Autism symptoms may change as children become teenagers
Mental HealthEarly Brain Differences Linked to Autism Risk
Autism may be preceded by abnormal brain growth in children between 6 months and 2 years old
Mental HealthHead Injuries, Depression & Suicide
Traumatic brain injury and chronic traumatic encephalopathy can have negative effects on mood
Mental HealthBattle Scars of Children who Beat Cancer
Children who had cancer continue to experience lower quality of life later
Mental HealthEpilepsy and Psychosis May Share Origin
Psychosis bipolar disorder and schizophrenia linked to epilepsy
Mental HealthEarly Arrival May Affect Mental Health
Preemies at higher risk for bipolar disorder as well as depression and psychosis
Mental HealthTV Lowers Self-Esteem
Self worth linked to time spent in front of television in preadolescents
Mental HealthChantix Safe for Schizophrenics
Smoking cessation drug Chantix does not appear to worsen symptoms of schizophrenia
Mental HealthYou Can Do It!
Fruits and vegetables can lead to lasting positive health impact
Mental HealthCategorizing Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder explained