They say what goes around comes around and this is certainly the case for some news reports. My heart sank when I opened the newspaper to find the old chestnut about paracetamol soothing broken hearts was being reported yet again.
For those unfamiliar with the story here's a summary: a few years ago some research was reported to the effect that acetaminophen (paracetamol) could blunt the pain of social rejection in much the same way that it can blunt physical pain. Neurologically, there is a...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Bipolar affective disorder Definition: Bipolar affective disorder is a mood disorder characterized by mood swings from mania (exaggerated feeling... Read more »
New research in the Archives of General Psychiatry has found that though mood and anxiety disorders decline with age, these mental health conditions... Read more »
Researchers from the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health say many U.S. children who suffer from depression and anxiety are not getting the... Read more »
Be Active! It is important for your health to get moving for at least 30 minutes 5 days a week. No need to worry about always having an intense workout - you don't even have to do all 30 minutes at once. Walking, jumping jacks and gardening...
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