psychiatry
03/30/2018
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By Tracey Watson
More meds kill ‘em faster: Heart attack survivors prescribed antidepressants more than TWICE as likely to be dead one year later
It is easy to understand that having a heart attack can be a physically devastating experience. What many of us may not realize, however, is the emotional toll such an event takes on a patient. Many heart attack victims start feeling very anxious about their health, becoming convinced that they are dying. Heart attacks can […]
11/29/2017
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By Isabelle Z.
The placebo effect of surgery: New evidence shows many operations, such as getting a stent for angina, to have low benefit and high risk
You’ve probably heard of the placebo effect: Someone reports feeling better after taking a pill that is said to help some condition or other, only to later discover the pill did not contain any active ingredients at all. The person’s physical health didn’t change; feeling better was all in their mind. It’s always an interesting […]
11/22/2017
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By Zoey Sky
The mind game pre-workout: You’ll be more successful if exercise is fun
Unless you’re a gym rat, you probably find yourself dreading the thought of having to exercise on a regular basis. There’s one easy way to combat this mindset, and this is to simply make your workout “fun.” While there is solid scientific data which proves that the average American is overweight, one of the things […]
11/16/2017
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By Jhoanna Robinson
Companionship found to promote longevity: Being single increases risk of disease
A recently published report has found that happily married couples have a 60 percent less risk of being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and other age-related mental degradation issues, due to them having healthier lifestyles. The report shows that single people are more likely to develop dementia once they reach a certain age because they are […]
10/16/2017
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By Rhonda Johansson
What makes YOUR heart pound? Top 50 things range from a near accident to an encounter with the opposite sex, according to poll
Here’s an article to lighten the mood. OnePoll.com recently revealed the top 50 activities that get our hearts pumping, ranging from the expected (such as exercising) to the hilarious (accidentally liking someone’s post or photo on social media — particularly if you were stalking them). The poll itself is educational, but does make you smile […]
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