Monthly Archives: August 2014

Scientists adds up to what happiness adds up to with new equation

The pursuit of happiness is an inherent and inalienable right, but how exactly is it acquired? A group of scientists has analyzed how people’s happiness is affected by making decisions and their consequences; from their research, they have come up … Continue reading

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Will losing weight really make me happier

Alhough physical health is significantly improved by weight loss, the effects of losing weight on mental health are less clear, according to a new study by University College London researchers in the UK. fat woman and thin woman back to … Continue reading

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Suicide risk among military personnel, veterans higher in those whom suffered trauma before enlistment

High rates of suicide among military service members and veterans may be related to traumatic experiences they had before enlisting, making them more vulnerable to suicidal behavior when coping with combat and multiple deployments, according to the findings of several … Continue reading

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How memory is processed may influence risk of PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder and memory is investigated in a new study of a 2001 passenger plane near-disaster, conducted by one of the survivors of that flight. The study identifies a potential risk factor that may help to predict which individuals … Continue reading

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Poor sleep quality associated with suicide risk in older adults

Reported poor sleep quality, independent of a depressed mood, appears to be associated with an increased risk for suicide in older adults. Suicide is a preventable public health problem and accounts for almost 1 million deaths annually worldwide. Late life … Continue reading

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