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

Filed under: , , , Ever seen one of those little Smart cars? They may be pretty rare in the US, but in Europe you'll have a hard time not being able to find the little buggers. Especially in the

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

The new CGI-animated family film "G-Force" was definitely its namesake - a 'Force' - at theaters over the weekend. The Disney film took the top spot as the #1 movie, dethroning "The Half-Blood Prince," the latest in the "Harry Potter"

Here we are again with Ms. Superhead. I refuse to use her "married" name today because she has proven that she has not evolved past the moniker chosen for her. She is presently on the scene to publicize her new

HBO scored highest among 15 networks for its representation of gay characters last season, according to a report released Monday.

PARAMEDICS who rushed to Michael Jackson's deathbed said yesterday they thought his body was that of an old man.

After a botched liposuction and breast enhancement operation and a spell in rehab, Tara Reid has finally got her life on track.

Her punishing fitness regime is legendary, but it seems Madonna has finally pushed it too far.

A man has been arrested in the hit-and-run death of two-time former American Idol contestant Alexis Cohen. Daniel Bark, 23, was arrested at 6 PM Sunday in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, and is being held in the Ocean County Jail in

A Chicago company claims it will be turning pieces of Michael Jackson' hair into diamonds.

There will be no parole in the case of Freddie Glenn, 52, who is serving a life sentence for first-degree murder of Karen Grammer, the sister of actor Kelsey Grammer.