Category: Health

Study suggests magnetic stimulation of brain may help some stroke patients recover

From the American Academy of Neurology press release: Imagine waking up and being unable to see or recognize anything on the left side of your body. This condition, called hemispatial… Read more »

Study suggests people who successfully quit smoking are happier and more satisfied with their health

From the Springer Select press release: Life without cigarettes is not all doom and gloom. In fact, successful quitters are more satisfied with their lives and feel healthier, both one… Read more »

Study suggests awareness and cue exposure training may help in controlling overeating and binge eating

From the UC San Diego press release via Newswise: Overeating, whether in children or adults, often takes place even in the absence of hunger, resulting in weight gain and obesity…. Read more »

Study suggests stress reduction and mindful eating can help prevent weight gain in the overweight

From the University of California, San Francisco press release: Many dread gaining weight during the holiday season, but there may be hope for those who find that stress causes them… Read more »

Study suggests short walk can cut chocolate consumption by half – even in stressful situations

From the University of Exeter press release: A 15-minute walk can cut snacking on chocolate at work by half, according to research by the University of Exeter. The study showed… Read more »

Study suggests flexible workplaces promote better health behaviour and well-being

From the American Sociological Association press release: A flexible workplace initiative improved employees’ health behavior and well-being, including a rise in the amount and quality of sleep and better health… Read more »

Study points to possible ways of decoupling prejudice and feelings of vulnerability to disease

From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Evolutionary psychologists suspect that prejudice is rooted in survival: Our distant ancestors had to avoid outsiders who might have carried disease. Research… Read more »