Tag: health

Perceiving oneself as less physically active than peers is linked to a shorter lifespan

From the Stanford University press release: Would you say that you are physically more active, less active, or about equally active as other people your age? Your answer might be… Read more »

Study links duration of estrogen exposure with increased vulnerability to depression

From the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) press release: It’s no secret that the risk of depression increases for women when their hormones are fluctuating. Especially vulnerable times include the menopause… Read more »

Study suggests heavy drinking during adolescence has dire effects on brain

From the Frontiers press release: What would a celebration be without alcohol, whether we are talking about a private or professional event? Drinking alcohol, is a well-engrained and long-standing social… Read more »