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Men with Gambling Addiction Likely to Have History of Trauma
Men with problematic gambling habits are more likely to have witnessed violence or experienced childhood trauma, according to a study published in the journal Addictive Behaviors. According ... Read More
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Help Parents of Autistic Children
Parents of autistic children often participate in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to address emotional and behavioral concerns in their children. According to a study published in the ... Read More
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Opioid Commission Suggests National Emergency, and Other News
The President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis released a preliminary report Monday. The commission, chaired by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, asked President ... Read More
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Undocumented Immigration Not Linked to Drug, Alcohol Problems
Although undocumented immigrants have certain risk factors for drug and alcohol abuse, undocumented immigration does not worsen drug and alcohol-related problems in the United States, according ... Read More
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Gun-Sensitive Suicide Prevention More Effective in Gun Owners
Greater gun access is associated with a higher suicide rate, raising concerns that gun owners may be more vulnerable to suicide. However, suicide prevention messages that stigmatize gun ... Read More
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Strong Ethno-Cultural Identity Tied to Lower Aboriginal Suicide Rate
A strong ethno-cultural identity and a sense of connection to the land may lower suicide rates among aboriginal populations, according to a study published in the International Journal ... Read More
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Two New Studies Suggest Happiness Improves Physical Health
Happiness is linked to health, according to two new studies. One study, published in the journal Emotion, found people who experience a wide range of pleasant emotions have lower levels ... Read More
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110 of 111 NFL Brains Found to Have Brain Condition, and Other News
Of 111 brains of former National Football League (NFL) players, a neuropathologist found 110 brains had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). These findings were published this week in ... Read More
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Perceptions About Physical Activity Can Affect Life Expectancy
People who see themselves as less physically active than their peers may live shorter lives, according to a study published in the journal Health Psychology. The study points to a placebo ... Read More
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Could Infections, Bacteria Be Factors in Alzheimer’s Risk?
The brains of people who die with Alzheimer’s contain different proportions of some bacteria than do the brains of people without the disease, according to a study published in the journal ... Read More
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Trump Reverses Decision to Allow Trans Individuals to Serve in Military
Through a series of tweets on Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced a ban on transgender individuals in the United States military. This is a complete reversal of former President ... Read More
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A Little Generosity Could Help People Lead Happier Lives
Even small amounts of generosity could make people happier, according to a study published in the journal Nature Communications. The study, which explored the neural effects of generous ... Read More
