A novel technique to relieve stress is an age old naturopathic remedy. New research demonstrates the scent of lemon, mango, lavender, or other fragrant plants are beneficial for stress reduction.Scientists in Japan report the first scientific evidence that inhaling certain

Spousal abuse seems to be a no-brainer -- leave the guy and walk out the door, right?According to a new University of Illinois journal article, an abused woman actually goes through a five-step process of leaving that can be complicated

As health professionals learn more about depression, knowledge of the far-reaching prevalence or spread of the mental disorder is finally emerging. Significant focus has been placed on mood disorders and depression in adults and teens but now experts warn that

In a psychological study of web users, scientists have devised a system of measuring collective happiness by monitoring bloggers' (and other online writers') reports of how they're feeling.According to background information in the article, in 1881, the optimistic Irish economist

For decades, health educators have bemoaned a flaw of humanity - that despite our sophistication, humans make irrational decisions, especially when it comes to their own health and wellbeing. A new study supports this notion showing that ants can accomplish

Traditionally, athletes perform mental imagery or visualization techniques to improve their physical prowess by enhancing neuromuscular coordination. Now, new research shows that training your brain may improve cerebral neurologic reflex response, shifting the rational for imagery training from performance-based to

Results from a recent study suggest a behavioral weight loss program can convey both physical and psychological benefits.A 6-month program among depressed participants resulted in a loss of 8 percent of their initial weight, improved symptoms of depression, and reduced

A new study discovers older persons with diabetes are at risk for elevated blood sugars if they are taking an antipsychotic medication. The risk is most pronounced soon after beginning treatment, according to a report in the Archives of Internal

New research suggests divorce and widowhood can have a lasting impact on an individual's health -- even after a person remarries. "Among the currently married, those who have ever been divorced show worse health on all dimensions. Both the divorced

Life transitions are major events that accent the fluidity of our daily existence. Accordingly, life alterations can be significant imparting stress and emotional burden. While the new-bound college students are excited to embrace a new independent life, parents often face

In her latest GOOP newsletter, actress Gwyneth Paltrow shares her recipe for her version of 'fast food' - roast chicken and potatoes."I started to learn how to cook when I was about 19. I was going to the University of

Tara Costa, the Biggest Loser winner from season 7 is still in tip-top shape and she now plans to train for the New York City Marathon that will take place on November 1st. Recently, she told People Magazine what she

Elaine Cassidy, the actress who starred in the CBS series Harper's Island is now a glowing mom-to-be. She is married to actor/producer Stephen Lord and this will be their first child that is due this fall. Elaine is the cover

Anna Friel, the curvacious actress who stars as Charlotte, aka Chuck on Pushing Daisies is a native of England. And even though she looks drop dead gorgeous she admits that since she has lived and worked in the US, especially

Marisa Jaret Winokur is still on a mission to lose weight. The host of Dance Your Ass Off has been working hard this summer to get into bikini body form. But after more failures than triumphs she has decided to

Near-normal control of glucose beginning as soon as possible after diagnosis would greatly improve the long-term prognosis of type 1 diabetes, concludes a study published in the July 27, 2009, issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, which updates information

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health has stopped a clinical trial testing a drug treatment for pulmonary hypertension in adults with sickle cell disease nearly one year early due to safety concerns.

Background:Congenital heart block is a rare complication of pregnancy associated with Sjogren Syndrome that may result in the death of the foetus or infant, or the need for pacing in the newborn or at a later stage.Case report: The case

Background:The majority of patients with schizophrenia live with their relatives in Pakistan, thereby families experience a considerable burden. We aimed to study the impact of psychoeducation on the burden of schizophrenia on the family in a randomised controlled trial.Methods:A total

Background:Understanding the transcriptional regulatory networks that map out the coordinated dynamic responses of signaling proteins, transcription factors and target genes over time would represent a significant advance in the application of genome wide expression analysis. The primary challenge is monitoring