It’s never been more important to be happy: According to new research, you might end up living longer. A recent study, as USA Today reports , found that people who reported feeling happiest had a 35 percent reduced risk of dying compared with those who reported feeling least happy. The
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder that is typically believed to reveal itself in adulthood, but researchers are now discovering that a fair amount of children and teens have the condition as well. And as researchers begin exploring the roots of this disorder, early treatment of OCD through therapy is
With nearly 20 percent of American children classified as obese, obesity is a growing epidemic that is sweeping the country. And, as our children’s waistlines continue expand, Yale Professor Kelly Brownwell writes on TheAtlantic.com: “Today’s children will be the first generation in the history of the country to lead shorter
Along with the spooky, supernatural forces at play on Halloween, a University of Alberta researcher discovered that some tricks are also being played with certain common, festive treats. A study found that when products such as chocolate and other candy are individually wrapped, people tend to eat more of them
Recent guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics suggest that some children as young as 4 could benefit from being prescribed medications such as Ritalin and Concerta for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, a new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) says that
A new study regarding belief in a higher power found that being reminded of God can lead people to have difficulty taking the steps needed to better themselves. But at the same time, their ability to resist temptation and avoid falling into bad habits was stronger. “More than 90 percent
Fitting in and feeling accepted is difficult at any age, but a Netherlands study recently found that among children, having friends around can significantly reduce the stress they feel from peer rejection. Researchers surveyed 100 Dutch fourth graders to see whether being victimized or excluded by their peers impacted the release
After the St. Louis Cardinals’ stunning win last night in the bottom of the 11th inning, their showdown with the Texas Rangers has been pushed to a seventh game. Sports fans are praising the team’s athletic prowess and teamwork, but could there be something a little more superstitious at work?
In hopes of optimizing our mental health system and making it available to everyone who needs it, Yale University researchers asked that scientists rethink their methods in evidence-based psychotherapy. And, in the latest issue of Perspectives on Psychological Science, many scientists came forward with their ideas on the subject: Understanding what
Diet and weight loss can be a lifelong journey, and successfully maintaining that weight loss is a struggle all its own. Many dieters find that they end up gaining back much of their initial weight loss during the first year, but University of Melbourne scientists have found that hunger hormones might