October 14, 2018
by Dr. Kevin Fleming
Advice on how to treat children under the age of 13 for concussion has changed in recent years. According to a comprehensive new research review, parents need to be made aware of the latest advice to prevent severe complications that can arise from a second blow before the first one has properly healed.
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October 7, 2018
by Patricia Tomasi
Now that football and hockey season are in full swing in the United States and Canada, many fans will be glued to their television sets and mobile devices watching the games and engaging in friendly rivalries. According to Statista, 70 per cent of Americans surveyed considered themselves fans of football.
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October 5, 2018
by Tina Arnoldi
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) recently hosted its Inaugural Update on Medical Cannabis. Faculty and researchers shared their findings about medical cannabis and why they support it to treat chronic conditions.
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October 4, 2018
by Elizabeth Pratt
The world is full of conspiracy theories, and new research has found people with certain personality traits are more likely to believe them.
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October 3, 2018
by Tina Arnoldi
Our digital devices have become more prevalent, not just in our daily lives, but our minute-by-minute activities, and Google is clearly one of the players that entice us to stay connected. They recently shared research about how our experience with the digital world impacts our well-being and their commitment to keep the best interests of users in mind. Recognizing that not all interactions with technology are positive, Google is building in features to help users manage their technology use and develop healthier behaviors.
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October 2, 2018
by Patricia Tomasi
A new study published in the Journal of Depression and Anxiety (the official journal of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America) has found stress and immune biomarkers that link children and their mothers who suffer from postpartum depression. The current study, titled, Maternal depression alters stress and immune biomarkers in mother and child, is part of a 15-year longitudinal study that followed children of depressed mothers from birth to age ten.
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October 1, 2018
by Kimberly Lucey
As thousands work to pick up the pieces following Hurricane Florence in the Carolinas, and natural gas explosions and fires in Massachusetts, experts say the effects on victim's mental health may be just beginning.
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September 27, 2018
by Hilda Huj
People who struggle with addictions are often marginalized, as stigma related to addictions appears to have become very strong over time. Due to the intensity of this stigma other related issues have arisen. Over time, these issues have escalated to a point of becoming a public health issue, as they have been contributing to high rates of death, incarceration, and mental health concerns among dependent populations. This is why changing our perspective on addictions is very important. pears t
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September 27, 2018
by Elizabeth Pratt
A certain amount of fear and anxious thoughts around pregnancy and childbirth is normal. But for some women, such fear can be more serious, and impact everyday life. These women have tokophobia.
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September 25, 2018
by Patricia Tomasi
According to the United States’ Veterans Association, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur in individuals who have witnessed combat. Research shows that in excess of 20% of veterans who served in Afghanistan and Iraq suffer from PTSD. For some, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) may be the answer.
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