Men and women are different. This is not the same as saying they should be treated differently, but different they are. On that note, I was struck by an elegant report in Newsweek that tracked the progress of medical research in men and women. The report begins by outlining the findings of Dr. Mark George at the NIMH, and his corresponding... Read more
School phobia is a recognized condition that affects many children. It also represents an example of how a psychological condition actually extends beyond the individual and is reinforced by people, circumstances and events. For 17 year old Rebecca Makish, her phobia of school has resulted in court battles and fines for truancy amounting... Read more
If you find yourself reaching for the
cookie jar after a stressful day, the chances are your cravings are being
fuelled by a hunger hormone known as ghrelin. Now, scientists are beginning to
unravel the intimate relationship between hunger hormones, emotions, stress and
energy levels in the hope of developing a treatment for... Read more
Bullying takes many forms but its effects are universal. Victims of bullying feel anxious, angry, depressed and have lowered self-esteem. Now, having reviewed 110 studies over a period of 21 years, researchers have concluded that workplace bullying inflicts more harm on employees than sexual harassment. Most employers and... Read more
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