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Mental HealthMoms Pass on More Than Genes
Overweight before and during pregnancy linked to later health problems in children
Mental HealthVirtual Reality Program for Autism
Autism social functioning is the target of a new virtual reality training program that is being developed and tested
Mental HealthFighting Alzheimer’s With Money
Alzheimers disease treatment and prevention are top priority of a new government plan
Mental HealthGluten and Schizophrenia Linked
Schizophrenia risk increased for children of women with gluten intolerance
Mental HealthCan Body Image Affect Behavior?
Obesity in women may lead them to think and act like they are bigger than they are
Mental HealthSubstance Abuse & School Drop Outs
Alcohol abuse ranks as a higher predictor than drug abuse for school dropout
Mental HealthWhy Do Pregnant Women Light Up
Smoking rates during pregnancy higher than alcohol and illegal drug use
Mental HealthHooked on Facebook?
Addiction scales now include a system for Facebook addiction analysis
Mental HealthIt’s Not Just a Bump on the Head
Traumatic brain injury may have different consequences than previously thought
Mental HealthUnexpected Effects of an Accident
Post traumatic stress from ICU visit reduced in women who have follow up treatment
Mental HealthTreating Heroin Addiction
Methadone is no longer the best and overall cost effective treatment for heroin addiction on the market
Mental HealthStart Early to Reduce Your BMI
Obesity in children may be less likely after home visiting programs
Mental HealthAging in the Information Age
Mild cognitive impairment might be less common in older people who are mentally active using computers
Mental HealthAir Traffic Control Calling the Brain
Neurons working together have different internal clocks to keep the brain organized
Mental HealthAnxiety may Lead to Bipolar
Bipolar disorder may be more severe for people with anxiety
Mental HealthIs Dementia Actually on the Decline?
Dementia rates were thought to be on the rise but new research suggests things are not getting worse
Mental HealthA Vaccine For Smokers To Kick Habit?
Anti smoking vaccine possibility would create immune response to nicotine
Mental HealthHeart Failure Impacts Quality of Life for Men
Depression more likely among men with heart failure
Mental HealthAge & Sex Factors in Head Injuries
Concussion recovery may be more difficult and slow going for younger or female athletes
Mental HealthKids Emotionally Benefit from Sports
Athletic coaches can help develop emotional and mental stability
Mental HealthJetlag from Work - in the Same Time Zone
Social jetlag and circadian clock discrepancies with real life are linked to obesity
Mental HealthDiabetes May Speed Up Dementia
Type 2 diabetes and poor blood sugar may accelerate loss of brain size and function
Mental HealthPredictive Behavior: Problems for Kids
Emotional and behavioral problems may be predictable by early check-ups
Mental HealthNegative Emotion can Block Mental Process
Unconscious brain processing can keep certain emotions from registering