Depression October 28, 2015 Dr. Manny: Keep the #CharlieCharlieChallenge and other social media crazes out of your homes This social media frenzy is driving me crazy. Every day it seems there is a new “challenge” for young people to partake in. A few weeks ago it was the #KylieJennerChallenge, which resulted in plenty of #KylieJennerChallengeFails, and left kids in need of medical attention with damage to their faces.
HEART HEALTH October 28, 2015 Could your neighbors kill you? If the people who live on either side of your house make your blood boil, you might want to seriously consider moving: Friendly neighbors may lower your risk of heart attack, a recent study finds.
Stress and Anxiety October 28, 2015 Quieting down might save billions in heart disease costs In the loudest parts of the U.S., reducing hazardous noise levels - a risk factor for high blood pressure and heart disease - could save more than $3 billion annually, according to a new economic assessment.
Men's Health October 28, 2015 How being in a relationship can affect your health When you’re officially off the market and settled into a comfortable relationship, you may be more apt to let yourself go— to wear sweatpants and eat ice cream on the couch with your significant other.
Weight Loss October 28, 2015 Extreme stress may convert fat into calorie-burning machine Severe stress may cause ordinary white fat cells to morph into energy-burning brown fat, new research suggests
Women's Health October 28, 2015 Women sleep more, but wake up feeling worse than men For women who sleep long hours but wake up cursing the day, there's an app for that—or at least an app that corroborates your experience.
Fatigue October 28, 2015 Study on biology of chronic fatigue illness stirs debate A team of scientists said on Friday they had found "robust evidence" that a condition called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a biological as opposed to a psychological disorder, but some experts questioned the findings.
Depression October 28, 2015 Germanwings crash: Mental illness alone does not explain co-pilot's behavior, experts say Investigators may never know exactly why Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz carried out what is believed to have been a deliberate plane crash in the French Alps on Tuesday, but mental health experts say that any mental illness that Lubitz may have had is just one possible contributor to the tragedy.
Depression October 28, 2015 The power of positivity: How banishing negative thoughts helped me beat pancreatic cancer, twice Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal human diseases known to man.
Nutrition October 28, 2015 Sugary drinks may reduce stress levels, study suggests Sugar-sweetened beverages like soda or juice can reduce stress responses in the brain while diet aspartame-sweetened drinks do not, a study from The University of California suggests.
Stress and Anxiety October 28, 2015 Stress may be ‘caught’ from social media, study says Social media users beware — connecting with people online could be damaging to your health.