Category Archives: Research studies
Our Depressed American Life
The number of Americans using antidepressants doubled in only a decade, while the number seeing psychiatrists continued to fall, a study shows. About 10% of Americans — or 27 million people — were taking antidepressants in 2005, the last year
Our Depressed American Life
The number of Americans using antidepressants doubled in only a decade, while the number seeing psychiatrists continued to fall, a study shows. About 10% of Americans — or 27 million people — were taking antidepressants in 2005, the last year
Four Magic Things
If people would just do four things — engage in regular physical activity, eat a healthy diet, not smoke and avoid becoming obese — they could slash their risk of diabetes, heart attack, stroke or cancer by 80%, a new
Four Magic Things
If people would just do four things — engage in regular physical activity, eat a healthy diet, not smoke and avoid becoming obese — they could slash their risk of diabetes, heart attack, stroke or cancer by 80%, a new
How Many Homeowners Are Not Meeting Their Obligations?
If I was one of these people I would want to stab myself in the eye – reading this also makes me want to stab myself in the eye. According to new research from the University of Chicago’s Booth School
How Many Homeowners Are Not Meeting Their Obligations?
If I was one of these people I would want to stab myself in the eye – reading this also makes me want to stab myself in the eye. According to new research from the University of Chicago’s Booth School
Hate Going to the Dentist?
A growing body of research shows that people with red hair need larger doses of anesthesia and often are resistant to local pain blockers like Novocaine. As a result, redheads tend to be particularly nervous about dental procedures and are
Hate Going to the Dentist?
A growing body of research shows that people with red hair need larger doses of anesthesia and often are resistant to local pain blockers like Novocaine. As a result, redheads tend to be particularly nervous about dental procedures and are
Teens Bad Behavior Not the Parents Fault!
Posted to ScienceDaily… Poor parenting is not the reason for an increase in problem behaviour amongst teenagers, according to research led by Oxford University. A team led by Professor Frances Gardner from the Department of Social Policy and Social Work
Teens Bad Behavior Not the Parents Fault!
Posted to ScienceDaily… Poor parenting is not the reason for an increase in problem behaviour amongst teenagers, according to research led by Oxford University. A team led by Professor Frances Gardner from the Department of Social Policy and Social Work
CAM Spend Numbers
“Complementary and alternative medicine,” a kitchen-sink description that includes everything from acupuncture treatments to glucosamine supplements, is big business. To put a finer point on it, Americans spent $34 billion out of pocket on goods and services that fall into
CAM Spend Numbers
“Complementary and alternative medicine,” a kitchen-sink description that includes everything from acupuncture treatments to glucosamine supplements, is big business. To put a finer point on it, Americans spent $34 billion out of pocket on goods and services that fall into
Graduating in a Bad Economy Impacts Earnings for Years
While tooling around, looking for numbers on another subject entirely, I came across this great article, bursting with stats, on the impact a bad economy has on a person’s earning potential. The full link includes many anecdotes and is worth
Graduating in a Bad Economy Impacts Earnings for Years
While tooling around, looking for numbers on another subject entirely, I came across this great article, bursting with stats, on the impact a bad economy has on a person’s earning potential. The full link includes many anecdotes and is worth
Boy Code
From Psychology Today… Kids are fascinated by creatures of the opposite sex, but strongly averse to them. As in, “ewwwww.” Once children are about 6 years old, they begin to set up a code of behavior that discourages friendships between
Boy Code
From Psychology Today… Kids are fascinated by creatures of the opposite sex, but strongly averse to them. As in, “ewwwww.” Once children are about 6 years old, they begin to set up a code of behavior that discourages friendships between
It’s Official: Money Messes with Your Mind
From Psychological Science… Money may have a bigger psychological impact on us than we realize. A new study in the journal Psychological Science finds that merely thinking about money can affect how we perceive physical pain and feelings of social
It’s Official: Money Messes with Your Mind
From Psychological Science… Money may have a bigger psychological impact on us than we realize. A new study in the journal Psychological Science finds that merely thinking about money can affect how we perceive physical pain and feelings of social
A Nation of Obama Girls
Barack Obama has a 96% approval rating among Black Americans. The approval rating for race relations is a sight lower than that. According to a CNN/Essence magazine poll, 55% of African Americans surveyed feel racial discrimination is a serious problem.
A Nation of Obama Girls
Barack Obama has a 96% approval rating among Black Americans. The approval rating for race relations is a sight lower than that. According to a CNN/Essence magazine poll, 55% of African Americans surveyed feel racial discrimination is a serious problem.
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