In the Broadway musical South Pacific, lead character Nellie sings, “I’m gonna wash that man right out of my hair” as a way to get past frustrations from a romantic entanglement. Now, University of Michigan researchers have found that washing the body actually relieves the mind of some negative thoughts.
Month: October 2011
It has been hotly contested for years whether a person’s gender dictates his or her aptitude for certain skills. Now a new study from researchers at Penn State University and Southern Illinois University suggests that our biology might influence career choice. For the study, researchers analyzed 125 participants between the ages
Residents living with a mental illness in Baltimore County, Md., have more to worry about than the potential stigma they could face. As The Baltimore Sun reports, they soon might not have a place to live. A 2010 study found that the Baltimore area is among the 30 least affordable rental
In light of a rash of adolescent suicides related to bullying recently making waves in the media, CNN is reporting on ways that parents can “bully-proof” their children. Whether it’s self-defense classes or understanding one’s inner-self, the key, the article reports, is to start early with your children and to
Children from wealthy families are more likely to grow up healthy than those in low-income families, according to a new study in an upcoming issue of Psychological Science. But growing up with a nurturing mother is the one thing that can offset living without higher-income parents. Researchers from the University of British
At just 16 years old, Philip Garber Jr. is already taking college courses at County College of Morris in Randolph, N.J. He is chatty and confident and is always willing to participate in class. This despite not only his age difference, but also the fact that Garber has a stutter,
A newly released global health survey found that most people believe that their family and friends are just as responsible for their health as a registered health care provider. However, those who partake in a healthy lifestyle tend to separate themselves from those who don’t and miss important opportunities to
Even though it’s an especially sluggish Monday, you might want to reconsider that third cup of coffee, say University of Vermont researchers: The way an individual responds to caffeine might affect their risk of stimulant abuse. People differ dramatically in how they respond to drugs,” said study author Stacey Sigmon.
A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that the reported number of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) among young athletes has more than doubled in the past 10 years. But, as Reuters reports, the increase might actually reveal a positive step forward in terms of awareness of
As today marks the 10-year anniversary of Operation Enduring Freedom and the U.S. occupation of Afghanistan, a newly released Pentagon report found that the longer a service member is at home between combat tours, the greater the risk of a mental health problem, USA Today reports. The researchers analyzed 1.4 million U.S.