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October 26, 2015

Long-time stress in women linked to higher risk of Alzheimer’s

Middle-aged women who are introverted and easily distressed may be more likely to develop dementia later in life, suggests a nearly 40-year-long study.

October 26, 2015

Poverty-linked heart risks greatest for poor black women, younger adults

Among African American adults with low education and income levels, the increase in risk of heart disease or stroke associated with living in poverty is largest for women and people under age 50, according to a large new study.

October 26, 2015

Bullying among kids tied to suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts

School children who are bullied are more than twice as likely to think about killing themselves and to make suicide attempts as their peers who aren't bullied, according to a new analysis.

October 26, 2015

Project Healing Waters: Helping wounded soldiers, veterans heal through fly fishing

In April 2005, less than two months into his first deployment to Iraq, the battlefield dreams of now-retired Capt. David Folkerts were cut short by an improvised explosive device (IED) bomb blast. 

October 26, 2015

How to feel calm before surgery

If you’re scheduled to have surgery, chances are you’re worried even if it’s not your first time.

October 26, 2015

How performance reviews can harm mental health

Big companies are starting to rethink how they do performance reviews. And that might do a lot to help their employees’ mental health.

October 25, 2015

7 ways to eliminate stressors

The nature of my work, which is running a personal training business and being a holistic lifestyle coach, is one reason why I am usually on the low end of the stress threshold. I love what I do, and I also know a fair amount about taking care of myself.

October 25, 2015

How retired soldiers can face more than PTSD alone

Defending a nation isn’t easy on the body or the mind. After coming home from battle, many of our soldiers must fight another war for their health whether they remain in service or not.

October 25, 2015

Bullying linked to increased inflammation, study finds

Researchers already know that many kids who are bullied appear to suffer socially, psychologically and even physically years later. According to a new study, the physical consequences might be explained by an increase in low-grade inflammation throughout the body.

October 25, 2015

Money, sleep and love: What makes a happy parent?

Who is happier: Parents or non-parents? It's a conundrum that burns hot in the cultural discourse.