Author Archives: JmaC

Even though expressing your anger can be good for you, flying into a rage at every suspected slight isn’t the answer. For instance, blowing off steam by hurling hardware at your hubby or breaking plates over the boss’s head aren’t … Continue reading →

Everyone has memory blips from time to time — the word that’s on the very tip of your tongue, or the house keys that aren’t where you swear you left them. As you get older, these kinds of slip-ups may … Continue reading →

Despite its huge impact on health and society, depression is still stigmatized and neglected worldwide, and it should receive more attention, argues an editorial in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). “On a global scale, [the burden of depression] is greater … Continue reading →

In a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry, scientists claim to have identified and measured the responses to rewards during nicotine withdrawal across humans and rats. woman snapping a cigarette Cigarette smoking is a leading cause of preventable death worldwide. … Continue reading →

Around one-third of couples who embark upon fertility treatment are not successful in their endeavor, leaving them to adjust to an unfulfilled child-wish. Now, a new study published in the journal Human Reproduction suggests women who have difficulty accepting that … Continue reading →