Mind and Body - Page 70

November 5, 2015

How to deal when social media drives you crazy

Is Social Media Anxiety Disorder, known as SMAD, the newest affliction resulting from our love affair with Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites?

October 28, 2015

Faults seen in cancer study funding

It's well-known that clinical trials of cancer treatments often can't cover their costs. But a new study suggests that government-funded trials could take at least one cue from those backed by drug companies

October 28, 2015

Get Paul Ryan's abs in election-themed workout

Health care has been front and center this election year, but getting in shape is always ‘on the ticket’ for gyms such as New York Sports Club. Inspired by the upcoming election, the fitness chain has come up with its newest class – ‘Fit for Office.’

October 28, 2015

Making eye contact ‘counterproductive’ when views differ, study shows

Many people have long believed that eye contact is an effective tool in the art of persuasion. 

October 28, 2015

What your teeth say about your brain

Maybe you’ve seen the recent headlines: Can’t chew? You could turn crazy!  However, here are some facts about what your teeth can really tell you about your mental health

October 28, 2015

1 of every 100 U.S. Caucasians has celiac disease

One percent of non-Hispanic whites in the U.S. - close to two million Americans - have celiac disease, but most are not aware they suffer the gluten-intolerance problem, according to a new study

October 28, 2015

European E. Coli Outbreak Kills 16, Sickens 1,150

A massive and unprecedented outbreak of bacterial infections linked to contaminated vegetables claimed two more lives in Europe on Tuesday, driving the death toll to 16. The number of sick rose to more than 1,150 people in at least eight nations.

October 28, 2015

Too Much TV, Very Little Exercise Tied to Depression

Older women who got more exercise and less television time were the least likely to be diagnosed with depression, according to a U.S. study of thousands of women – with physical activity having the biggest impact

October 28, 2015

5 cheap ways to get healthy

Need a health boost? Try these 5 no- and low-cost tricks

October 28, 2015

Musical hallucinations: Woman hears songs in the back of her head

One night as she lay down to sleep, a 60-year-old woman suddenly started having strange hallucinations. She told her doctors she heard music that seemed like it was playing from a radio at the back of her head.