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Opposites May Not Attract After All, Study of Millions of Couples Finds

FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 – There's an adage that in romantic relationships, opposites attract. Now, a large, new study confirms that just like many old sayings, it's wrong. In an analysis of about 200...

ADHD Is Independent Risk Factor for Psychiatric Disorders

THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2023 – Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is an independent risk factor for certain psychiatric disorders, including anorexia nervosa and major depressive disorder,...

Survey Shows American Men Less Healthy Than They Believe

THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2023 – Most American men think they’re leading a healthy lifestyle, possibly picturing themselves as a Hollywood leading man type. But their actual health habits are those of a s...

Fitter Folks Need Fewer Psychiatric Meds, Study Finds

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 – Being fit doesn’t just help your body – it also helps your mind, a new study reports. People in better physical condition appear to have less need for drugs to treat mood ...

Boosting Their Creativity Helps Kids Face Life's Challenges, Study Finds

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 – Just like adults, kids face daily stressors. Luckily, a new study suggests that teaching them creative thinking can help them manage it all. Researchers found that when...

Smoking Increases Risk for Mental Illness

TUESDAY, Sept. 5, 2023 – Smoking increases the risk for developing mental disorders, according to a study published online Aug. 21 in Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica. Lloyd Balbuena, from University...

Cannabis May Be Tied to Increased Risk for Psychiatric Outcomes

TUESDAY, Sept. 5, 2023 – Cannabis should be avoided in adolescence and early adulthood and by people at risk for mental disorders, according to a review published online Aug. 30 in The BMJ. Marco...

Homesickness Is Common for College Freshmen. A Psychologist Offers Tips to Cope

SATURDAY, Sept. 2, 2023 – It can be hard for new college students, or those returning after summer break, to be away from home. Homesickness is a normal reaction. About 30% of all students and 70%...

Anxious Driver? There Are Ways to Ease Your Stress

SUNDAY, Sept. 3, 2023 – It’s not unusual to experience driving anxiety. Living in cities with heavy traffic, five-lane highways and little public transportation can make it even harder. A p...

Better Sleep, Less Stress-Linked 'Acting Out' in Kids

FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2023 – If your child is acting out and you’re looking for solutions, researchers at the University of Georgia’s Youth Development Institute suggest better sleep might be the answer. ...

Psychosocial Stressors Tied to Incident Atrial Fibrillation in Postmenopausal Women

FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2023 – Among postmenopausal women, two clusters of psychosocial stressors are significantly associated with incident atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study published online...

Could 'Float Therapy' Help Ease Anorexia?

FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2023 – Float therapy, where a patient is suspended in a pool of warm, salty water in a soundproof room, could help ease some aspects of anorexia nervosa, a small new study found....

Too Much Paperwork Is Delaying Cancer Patients' Care, Study Finds

FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2023 – Red tape is getting in the way of cancer patients receiving the treatment they crucially require, a new study has found. Patients were 18% more likely to experience cancer...

Posting Online About Mental Health Could Harm Your Career: Study

THURSDAY, Aug. 31, 2023 – It’s become more common for people to share mental health struggles on social media, but that decision could have a negative impact on future employment. Potential e...

More Stress, Higher Odds for A-Fib in Women After Menopause

THURSDAY, Aug. 31, 2023 – Postmenopausal women who are stressed, depressed or have trouble sleeping may face an increased risk of a common heart rhythm disorder, new research suggests. The study, of...

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