Who Needs Dr. Phil When You Have Dr. Fido?
Having pets can build confidence and reduce stress, according to a new study, but you need to love the ol' fleabag to benefit.
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Have You Heard the One About the Guy with Prostate Cancer?
Should therapists be turning to football and jokes to reach a wider audience of men in need?
Just Breathe: Confirming Meditation’s Benefits
Plenty of followers swear by meditation to cure a long list of ails. But how does it work? Neuroscientist Clifford Saron, of the University of California, Davis, and a Who’s Who of peers, are spending millions to find out.
Manic Nation: Dr. Peter Whybrow Says We’re Addicted to Stress
“The computer is electronic cocaine for many people,” says UCLA's Peter Whybrow. “Our brains are wired for finding immediate reward." Which is why we can't stop.
A State of Military Mind
To train future soldiers, the Department of Defense is using new technologies and centuries-old techniques, like yoga and meditation, to hone their minds, help them make better decisions on the battlefield, and prevent trauma.
Get Stressed, Stop Organics, Become A Better Person
Maybe you thought self-righteousness was the primary consequence of eating organic food. New research indicates it's actually selfishness.
Text Messages No Substitute for Mother’s Voice
A study finds girls' stress levels decrease after speaking with mom, but not after text messaging.
Less Stress May Mean Less Fat
And that's why keeping the larder stocked for safety-net programs such as food stamps may keep people fed and fit.
Can PTSD Become Hereditary?
A glimpse at the epigenetics of post-traumatic stress disorder suggests that the physical markers for PTSD may show up across generations.
Religious Affiliation and Brain Shrinkage
New research finds membership in a minority religion seems to hasten a loss of volume of the hippocampal region of the brain.