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Study Explores Which Strains of Cannabis Improve Mental Health
Marijuana is illegal under federal law. Several states allow cannabis use within their borders. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) says marijuana has no currently accepted ... Read More
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Negative Life Events Can Speed Up Brain Aging in Men
Negative fateful life events (FLEs) are hardships in which a person has little control over the situation. They can range from financial issues to a death in the family. Some people find ... Read More
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Changes in Light Exposure Could Improve Shift Worker Well-Being
Almost everyone follows an internal bodily clock, or circadian rhythm. This clock controls when a person feels sleepy, awake, hungry, etc. Light is a strong influence on circadian rhythms. ... Read More
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Mental Health Self-Rating May Predict Future Well-Being
Self-ratings of current mental health may be able to predict future mental health, according to new research published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior. Researchers asked people ... Read More
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ER Physicians May Underestimate Own Opioid Prescribing Rates
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), opioids killed more than 42,000 people in 2016. That is a higher death toll for opioid overdoses than that of any other ... Read More
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Chosen Names Can Reduce Depression, Suicidal Thoughts in Trans Youth
Names are often tied to gender. Many transgender youth prefer to change their birth name to one that matches their gender identity. Trans young people who can use their chosen names at ... Read More
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Overcoming Embarrassment with a New Perspective
Whether it’s a social media gaffe or a humiliating misstep at work, embarrassment stings. It can trigger feelings of shame and inadequacy. It can make people more reluctant to take risks ... Read More
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Preventing and Reversing Bad Behavior: What Works Best?
There are many programs for parents who want to improve or prevent disruptive behavior. These programs often promote two parenting strategies. The first tactic is behavioral management. ... Read More
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President Trump Unveils Plan to Fight Opioid Addiction
President Donald Trump has revealed a new plan to fight opioid addiction. The White House website published President Trump’s Initiative to Stop Opioid Abuse on March 19, 2018. Addiction ... Read More
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Can Gender Affirmation Surgery Improve Transgender Women’s Lives?
Gender affirmation surgeries alter a person’s body to be consistent with their gender identity. According to a study in JAMA Surgery, transgender women who undergo gender affirmation ... Read More
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Can Academic Success Improve Outcomes for Abused Children?
Some research suggests children who are physically, emotionally, or sexually abused may be more likely to break the law as adults. Yet a new study in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence ... Read More
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Can Playing Violent Video Games Cause Aggression in Adults?
The role of video games (particularly violent ones) in aggression is an ongoing subject of scientific debate. Most research has focused on the effects of video games on children and adolescents. ... Read More