Having Girlfriends Can Boost your Health
A new study from the University of Michigan may help explain why dishing with girlfriends can have major health benefits for women.
A new study from the University of Michigan may help explain why dishing with girlfriends can have major health benefits for women.
Suicide Risk Could be Linked to Moving Too Much
A new study finds the more a child moves to new homes, the more likely he or she is to attempt or actually commit suicide.
A new study finds the more a child moves to new homes, the more likely he or she is to attempt or actually commit suicide.
Studies Are Helping People Cope With Financial Loss
Researchers have developed cognitive techniques to help people cope with losing large amounts of money.
Researchers have developed cognitive techniques to help people cope with losing large amounts of money.
Narcissism is a Problem for Societies
Sociologists say that a society full of narcissists is bad for everyone.
Sociologists say that a society full of narcissists is bad for everyone.
Exercise Can Boost Your Mood
Exercise isn't just good for the body- it can be a big mood-booster as well.
Exercise isn't just good for the body- it can be a big mood-booster as well.
Instant News Updates and Social Network Feeds Could Numb Your Empathy for Others
Immediate access to the latest news, or your friends' updates on Twitter, could be damaging your ability to interpret and show emotion.
Immediate access to the latest news, or your friends' updates on Twitter, could be damaging your ability to interpret and show emotion.
Lack of Sleep Can Affect Teens Health
Robert Bazell (NBC Nightly News) reports that new research shows that staying up late can actually have some serious consequences for teenagers.
Robert Bazell (NBC Nightly News) reports that new research shows that staying up late can actually have some serious consequences for teenagers.
1 in 5 Americans Don't Get Enough Sleep
Studies in narcolepsy and sleep apnea are trying to help Americans have a good night's rest.
Studies in narcolepsy and sleep apnea are trying to help Americans have a good night's rest.
Arguing Parents Can Damage a Child's Mental Health
Children whose parents argue violently are more likely to experience mental health issues of their own when they grow up.
Children whose parents argue violently are more likely to experience mental health issues of their own when they grow up.
Depression Diagnosises Have Gone Down
The number of children and adults diagnosed with depression has gone down since 2003- the same year the FDA warned that antidepressants could be associated with increased suicidal thoughts among youth.
The number of children and adults diagnosed with depression has gone down since 2003- the same year the FDA warned that antidepressants could be associated with increased suicidal thoughts among youth.
Why Do We Cheat?
Men make up 60% of cheaters; but doctors say it may not be all their fault.
Men make up 60% of cheaters; but doctors say it may not be all their fault.
Sun Suicide
While most of us feel depressed with a lack of sunlight, some places in the world see an increase in suicides because of too much sunlight.
While most of us feel depressed with a lack of sunlight, some places in the world see an increase in suicides because of too much sunlight.
Early Intervention is Key in Teen Depression
Studies show teenagers who become depressed at one time are more likely to become depressed again.
Studies show teenagers who become depressed at one time are more likely to become depressed again.
College Students May Be Stessed into Depression
A study finds many college students are so stressed out that they're in danger of full-blown depression.
A study finds many college students are so stressed out that they're in danger of full-blown depression.
A Computer Program Helps Procrastination
A computer program blocks access to websites and email servers for a designated period of time to cut down on procrastination.
A computer program blocks access to websites and email servers for a designated period of time to cut down on procrastination.
Pave It Forward
NBC's Brian Curtis reports on a technique called "Paving It Forward" that helps people overcome challenges.
NBC's Brian Curtis reports on a technique called "Paving It Forward" that helps people overcome challenges.
Blood Pressure is the Most Common Condition for Women
Women seek medical help for high blood pressure more than any other condition.
Women seek medical help for high blood pressure more than any other condition.
Brain Scan
Psychiatrist Todd Clements bought a new 3-D brain scan called a spect image to get inside his patients' head. A radioactive material injected into the bloodstream is absored by the brain to show how it functions. Blue areas are calm. Active show up red.
Psychiatrist Todd Clements bought a new 3-D brain scan called a spect image to get inside his patients' head. A radioactive material injected into the bloodstream is absored by the brain to show how it functions. Blue areas are calm. Active show up red.
Horse Healing
Horses and healing go hand in hand. This is the story of how a woman, following a horrible car accident, came to this camp for her recovery.
Horses and healing go hand in hand. This is the story of how a woman, following a horrible car accident, came to this camp for her recovery.
Soldier Stress
He smiles while looking at pictures from his months in Iraq, but Joe Cortez admits, those smiles sometimes mask the war within.
He smiles while looking at pictures from his months in Iraq, but Joe Cortez admits, those smiles sometimes mask the war within.
