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Women in Pain
The following is an article written by Paul Spector, M.D., which recently appeared in the Huffington Post...... Every month the CDC addresses a health issue of critical importance. This July report concerned the alarming increase in overdoses of prescription...
Social Support and Depression
There has been a lot of research that points to a connection between social support (or lack of) and depression. Having a supportive network can improve well-being and appears to have a protective effect against stress. The term "social support" can include the...
Turmeric (Curcumin) Capsules for Headaches and Arthritis Migraine blog
Turmeric is a spice grown in India and other tropical regions of Asia. It is the main spice in curry. It has a warm, bitter taste and is frequently used to flavor or color curry powders, mustards, butters and cheeses. It has a long history of use in herbal remedies,...
Study Finds Praising Kids for Efforts, Not Qualities Can Help Them Succeed
Research led by Elizabeth Gunderson, an assistant professor in the psychology department at Temple University, in Philadelphia suggests that toddlers whose parents typically say things like "You tried really hard on that," rather than "Wonderful," may have an...
Some Bad Habits May Be Good For You!
An article in Prevention magazine suggests some small "vices" may actually offer some health perks - as long as you don't go overboard with them! See if you can figure out which "bad" habits may actually be healthy for you..... *Boosts brainpower and curbs cravings?...
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Linked to Higher Risk of Prostate Cancer
Fish oils found in species like trout, salmon and tuna have been linked with a lower risk of heart disease and Alzheimer's. The most recent revisions to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans in 2010 recommend people substitute high-fat protein sources with more...
Study Finds Depression Changes Young Brains
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have found brain changes in preschool-age children with depression. Using functional magnetic resonance imaging, the brain changes were not evident in non-depressed children. The study, published in the July issue of...
Singers in a Group Synch Their Heart Rates
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg, in Sweden found that singing in concert regulates heart rates among members of a group. A group of 18-year old boys and girls were asked to perform three singing tasks together - hum a single tone and breathe as needed,...
Vestibular Migraine – Not Your Standard Migraine Headache Blog
Vestibular migraine is a disorder of the vestibular system; the parts of the inner ear and brain that help control balance and movement. People who have it usually experience vertigo or dizziness, with sensitivity to motion, light or sound sometimes occurring....
Post-Concussion Syndrome
In an article about post-concussion syndrome on page 1 of the Chicago Tribune today, Dr. Robbins is quoted - "In a small but important segment of people, headaches can last months or years or a lifetime." "Once Humpty Dumpty breaks, we can't always put the eggshell...