Posted January 25, 2011
According to CBS 10 a survey conducted by LA County’s Department of Public Health finds nearly 14 percent of adults surveyed said they had been diagnosed with depression, up from about 9 percent in 1999. “The increase in rates of diagnosed depressive disorders may reflect better recognition and reporting of the disorder, rather than an actual […]
Read MorePosted January 24, 2011
According to channel 10 news a new study suggests having an abortion does not increase the risk of mental health problems, but having a baby does. The research by Danish scientists is one of the largest to compare the aftermath of both decisions. It further debunks the notion that terminating a pregnancy can trigger mental illness […]
Read MorePosted January 21, 2011
According to The Los Angeles Times if you hate enforcing bedtime with your kids, here’s another good reason why you should. A new study suggests that younger children who get more regular sleep are less likely to be obese. The study from researchers at the University of Chicago and the University of Louisville looked at […]
Read MorePosted January 20, 2011
According to CBS everybody knows the love of money is the root of all evil, but a new study suggests Americans may love their money even more than their spouse. Forbes released a new survey Thursday of over 2,000 American adults showing 3 out of 10 couples who have combined finances are guilty of “financial […]
Read MorePosted January 19, 2011
According to KTLA Hot flashes are difficult to treat. Hormone therapy works well, but many women are reluctant to take hormones because of concerns about the side effects of long-term use. Natural remedies are safer, but several studies show they help little, if at all. Antidepressants may benefit some women, however. In a study published […]
Read MorePosted January 17, 2011
According to The Los Angeles Times trendy fads look cool but sometimes clash with what’s healthy. That’s what eye doctors have been saying about nonprescription “circle lenses” that create a big-eye look made popular by Lady Gaga and Japanese anime characters. This Chicago Tribune story explains why doctors aren’t crazy about this new contact lens […]
Read MorePosted January 14, 2011
According to KTLA public speaking can be stressful, especially when it comes with the job. Witness King George VI, whose stuttering set off a royal crisis when he had to speak calmly to his jittery subjects during World War II. According to KTLA public speaking can be stressful, especially when it comes with the job. […]
Read MorePosted January 13, 2011
According to The Los Angeles Times what could be healthier for a baby than feeding him nothing but breast milk for the first six months of his life? Not relying exclusively on breast milk for the first six months of life, according to a small group of experts on pediatric health from the United Kingdom. Writing […]
Read MorePosted January 12, 2011
According to The Los Angeles Times we hate to nag, really. But maybe that wadded-up bag of Cheetos is a sign that your get-healthy resolve is wearing thin — and just two weeks into 2011. These 11 tips from family doctor Amy Balka in the Health Notes blog of the Newport News Daily Press emphasize […]
Read MorePosted January 11, 2011
According to The Los Angeles Times when a Mayo researcher developed a $4,000-plus treadmill for desk workers, along came a host of lower-cost, move-while-you-work accessories. Some of the best are reviewed here.You don’t need to be a Mayo Clinic researcher to figure out that being glued to an office chair all day makes people fat, […]
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