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29th September 2009
* Does hypnosis really work?
Hypnosis does not work well for everyone. For example, suppose the hypnotic indicators and the subjective changes did not achieve the relaxation necessary for a lengthy induction, the controversy about hypnosis may increase... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
It is the morning, and the alarm is going off. You are looking at the numbers on the clock and it says 5:30am. You are warm, and you know that you could hit the snooze button or just turn off the alarm and get some more sleep. Yet, you are a runner; yo... Read >
Author: GeraldFitz31st July 2009
Are You Afraid Of Being Judged By Others?
Scientists have found that people who suffer from social phobia respond in a different way to negative comments about themselves, than other people do.
What characterizes this phobia is fearing and avoiding ... Read >
Author: David D. Jackson10th July 2009
Psychiatrists are some of the busiest doctors in the medical industry; and they have more stress than any other doctors. There are several functions of a psychiatrist and they have to go through some pretty intense training before they are officially reco... Read >
Author: Lisa Simmons23rd June 2009
When Tinnitus sufferes are surrounded by a very loud noise, they can hear a resounding ringing in the ears or loud buzzing sound. People with tinnitus are affected by unbearable loud sounds, even though these sounds are not bothersome to others. With the ... Read >
Author: AnnaGold18th May 2009
There is a very big connection when you are talking about depression and memory loss and this is because of how depression works and how it affects the body and the mind. At its most unpleasant, depression leaves a small amount of corners of the human min... Read >
Author: Greg Frost09th January 2009
There are more than 5 million people in the United States today who have Alzheimer's disease. In the over-65 population, 1 in 8 people has the disease. For those over 85, roughly 50% have Alzheimer's or some degree of dementia. And it’s estimated that 5... Read >
Author: Susan Nickerson06th January 2009
Everyone occasionally feels blue or sad, but these feelings are usually fleeting and pass within a couple of days. When a person has a depressive disorder, it interferes with daily life, normal functioning, and causes pain for both the person with the dis... Read >
Author: Alien19th December 2008
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I recently had the fortune to interview Dr. Andrew Newberg, one of the leading researchers focused on meditation and the brain. Dr. Newberg is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiology and Psychiatry and Adjun... Read >
Author: Alvaro01st December 2008
The general idea out there is that ADD and ADHD are caused by social problems. Very often, people hear their family members or neighbors telling them that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is caused by: video games, TV, music videos, single parent ... Read >
Author: Dr. Kenny Handelman27th October 2008
For those in drug and alcohol addiction recovery, sure as the sun will rise tomorrow, this thought will arise sooner or later: "I haven't had a drink or a drug in a while, I wonder if I am cured?".
It is the desire of many alcoholics or addicts to be a... Read >
Author: Bill Urell02nd October 2008
In effective goal setting, using dreams to establish ideal outcomes is a critical step in creating the vision and purpose that become the building block for goals. When used that way, dreams are your servant.
But when the word dreams is mentioned, many... Read >
Author: Andrew Cox15th September 2008
Brain imaging studies have proven that long term alcohol abuse can physically shrink the parts of the brain that control learning and memory. This shrinkage is greatest in the cortex of the frontal lobe which is the center of higher intellectual functions... Read >
Author: EdPhilips01st July 2008
Less than half of the patients said they realized they were having a transient ischemic attack when the symptoms started. But even those who suspected TIA weren't quicker to seek medical attention. Almost all of the patients (96%) recalled their first imp... Read >
Author: peterhutch23rd June 2008
When studying brain activity, there are patterns of under-activation, over-activation or disturbed coordination, which have been found to be common to many kinds of symptoms as shown in brain imaging studies. These patterns often emerge with attention def... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON11th April 2008
The history of ADD/ADHD has gone through two stages, and it needs to evolve into one more. The three stages are:
Stage 1: The Moral Diagnosis
Stage 2: The Medical Diagnosis
Stage 3: The Strength Based Diagnosis
Stage 1: The Moral Diagnosis: For... Read >
Author: Dr. Kenny Handelman25th March 2008
Driver distraction is a major cause of accidents. Which is why 29 states and the District of Columbia have passed laws restricting cell phone use to use with a hands-free device (no jurisdiction has an outright ban). New Jersey and Washington state have ... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law10th March 2008
Schizophrenia is a debilitating mental illness that affects 1% of the population. Despite intensive study, its molecular etiology remains enigmatic. Like many common diseases, schizophrenia is multifactor in origin, with both genetic and environmental con... Read >
Author: Peter sams10th March 2008
Schizophrenia is a debilitating mental illness that affects 1% of the population. Despite intensive study, its molecular etiology remains enigmatic. Like many common diseases, schizophrenia is multifactor in origin, with both genetic and environmental c... Read >
Author: Peter sams24th January 2008
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Recent advancements in brain imaging show us that older people use more of their brain to perform tasks than younger people do. Scientists interpret this to mean one of two opposite things:
First, older people re... Read >
08th October 2007
As kids move into the teen years there is a distinct change in their sleeping patterns. As any parent of a teenager knows, trying to wake a sleeping adolescent can be, to put it mildly, difficult. They are often grumpy and monosyllabic until later in the ... Read >
Author: Tracy Tresidder Golf Mind Coach15th May 2007
Studies made on patients suffering from anorexia have shown that the women have a significant increased chemical activity in the brain. The part of the brain in which these activities have been seen is responsible for controlling reinforcement and reward.... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola20th April 2007
People with fibromyalgia have severe pain and measurable pain signals in their brains. For healthy people to feel the same level of pain the squeeze's force must be doubled. In such cases the pain signals appears in different pain areas.
More than 2 pe... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola15th February 2007
There are a few events that can determine the apparition of the fibromyalgia syndrome. For example, an automobile accident, a viral or bacterial infection, or a disorder like lupus, hypothyroidism, or rheumatoid arthritis. It is not sure if these factors ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola03rd January 2007
Motivational speaker Jim Rohn once said, "I find it fascinating that most people plan their vacations with better care than they plan their lives. Perhaps it's because escape is easier than change."
Success psychologists say that 95% - 97% of the peopl... Read >
Author: Tom Venuto23rd November 2006
Asperger syndrome is came in knowledge by, Hans Asperger (1906-1980), an Austrian psychiatrist and pediatrician, who first published about Asperger syndrome in a paper in 1981. Asperger Syndrome was recognized by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of M... Read >
Author: Emp16th November 2006
Fitness is not mental or physical, it is both. Exercises for brain and body can have a profound impact on health, aging and longevity. Research is continuously adding to our understanding of the complex interactions between the brain and physical fitness... Read >
Author: Dale Orlando19th August 2006
Unable to find peace of mind? Are you too stressed to relax? Worried about losing mental ability as you age? Unable to get out of the rut your life has become? Revolutionary brain imaging technology guides mental exercise routines that can change your ou... Read >
Author: Dale Orlando16th June 2006
Bodywork is perfectly suited for reducing the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ADHD is a condition typically appearing in young children, although teenagers and adults may also be affected. Someone with ADHD has difficulty cont... Read >
Author: Nicole Cutler, L.Ac.07th June 2006
What makes the stock market addicting? Easy. See answer above.
Although stock trading and gambling have as many disparities as they have commonalities, the comparison is entirely legitimate. Both deal with playing with money and both deal with risks. B... Read >
Author: Andi B.20th January 2006
If you've never heard of pheromones it is time to learn about the part they play in your sex life. The concept of a human pheromone, or sexual scent of attraction, has been debated and researched for years.
Using a brain imaging technique, Swedish rese... Read >
Author: Alexander Stomanec29th December 2005
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
What is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
ADHD, also called attention-deficit disorder, is a behavior disorder, usually first diagnosed in childhood, that is characterized by inattention, impul... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan
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