Stressful pregnancy could harm child
August 1st, 2012 - 12:03 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 1 (IANS) A study in Britain has revealed that stress during pregnancy could have its affect on the unborn child's health in years to come and researchers suggest ... Read more...
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‘Smiling speeds recovery from stress’
July 31st, 2012 - 4:23 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 31 (IANS) Feeling good usually makes us smile, but does it work the other way around? Yes, smiling during episodes of stress can help to reduce its intensity ... Read more...
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‘Stress may retard brain development in children’
June 7th, 2012 - 1:48 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 7 (IANS) Stress may retard brain development in children, altering the growth of a specific part and the abilities tied to it, researchers say.
"There has been a ... Read more...
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Why faces cannot lie?
March 19th, 2012 - 12:20 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 19 (IANS) British scientists have claimed to have decoded a secret code written on everyone's face which gets revealed while lying.Researchers, from the University of British Columbia, have ... Read more...
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Pregnancy stress ups behavioural risks among kids
April 21st, 2011 - 3:19 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, April 21 (IANS) Stressful events experienced during pregnancy are associated with higher risk of behavioural problems in children in later years, according to a study.Stressful events include financial and ... Read more...
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Repeated stress in pregnancy ups risk of behavior problems in kids
April 21st, 2011 - 2:51 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 21 (ANI): Experiencing repeated stress during pregnancy increases the risk of behavioural problems in children, according to a new study.Common stressful events included financial and relationship problems, difficult pregnancy, job ... Read more...
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Gene linked to major depression identified
February 8th, 2011 - 6:28 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 8 (ANI): A gene that influences how the brain responds to stress may also play a key role in depression, according to a new study.Numerous studies have shown that ... Read more...
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Why some people become depressed when they are stressed
January 27th, 2011 - 4:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 27 (ANI): A new research has explained how stress impacts the brain, which detail why some individuals are predisposed to depression when they experience chronic stress.Researchers from Yamaguchi University in ... Read more...
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Being a part of social groups ‘can improve mental health’
December 16th, 2010 - 3:20 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 16 (ANI): A new study has concluded that being a part of many different social groups can improve mental health and help a person cope with stressful events.And it ... Read more...
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Social networks help members cope better with challenges
December 16th, 2010 - 2:56 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 16 (IANS) Being part of different social groups can improve mental health and enable one to cope better with stressful events, reveals a new study.
Belonging to groups, such ... Read more...
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Regular exercise wards off common cold
November 3rd, 2010 - 12:21 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 3 (IANS) People who are fit and active are far less likely to get coughs and sniffles. And even if sporty types get colds, they are milder and don't last ... Read more...
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People who exercise regularly ‘less likely to get a cold’
November 2nd, 2010 - 12:01 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 02 (ANI): A new research has indicated that people who are physically fit and active have fewer and milder colds.The US researchers based their findings on 1,000 adults up to ... Read more...
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Babies with low vitamin D levels twice as likely to develop schizophrenia
September 8th, 2010 - 1:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 08 (ANI): A new research has found that babies born with low vitamin D levels are twice as likely to develop schizophrenia later in life.But the researchers from the Queensland ... Read more...
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Fond childhood memories of dads make sons more stable
August 13th, 2010 - 6:58 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 13 (IANS) Fond childhood memories of their fathers help sons cope better with daily stress and become more emotionally stable.
"Most studies on parenting focus on the relationship with the mother. ... Read more...
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Father-son relationship may play role in later-life stress
August 13th, 2010 - 12:55 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 13 (ANI): A new study has found that boys who recall happy times with their father grow up more emotionally stable and resistant to stress."Most studies on parenting focus on ... Read more...
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Sri Lankan children affected by war, tsunami, daily stressors: Study
July 15th, 2010 - 4:40 pm ICT by ANI
New York, July 15(ANI): Two studies on children in Sri Lanka, who survived the 2004 tsunami and ongoing civil war, have found that it is not these stressful events alone that contributed ... Read more...
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Why losing a loved one can be fatal
June 26th, 2010 - 2:01 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 26 (ANI): Ever wondered why the risk of dying increases among widows and widowers following their spouses' death? Well, it seems scientists have found the answer.They believe that the so-called ... Read more...
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Malaysian society committed to fighting hair loss gains popularity!
May 23rd, 2010 - 4:26 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, May 23 (ANI): A society committed to fighting hair loss has caught huge attention in Malaysia.The Malaysian Society for Hair Sciences, which was registered in 2002, educates people on hair ... Read more...
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Baby’s sex drives response to pregnancy stress
April 30th, 2010 - 11:59 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): The sex of the baby determines the way it responds to stressors during pregnancy and its ability to survive pregnancy complications, a University of Adelaide research has shown.Male ... Read more...
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Crickets can forewarn their unborn babies about predatory spiders
February 18th, 2010 - 12:58 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 18 (ANI): A new research by scientists has shown that crickets can warn their unborn babies about potential predator threats.The research was carried out by Jonathan Storm of the University ... Read more...
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Stressful events in early development can lead to shorter life spans in humans
February 5th, 2010 - 4:08 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 5 (ANI): A new research has suggested that some stressful events that occurred early in development are linked to shorter life spans in human beings."Prehistoric remains are providing strong, physical ... Read more...
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Use ‘thoughtful words’ while fighting with partner to stay fit
November 14th, 2009 - 12:45 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 14 (ANI): Using thoughtful words while fighting with your partner is less stressful for couples, claims a new study.Researchers at Penn State found that couples who bring thoughtful words to ... Read more...
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Short stressful events can enhance working memory
July 24th, 2009 - 12:36 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 24 (ANI): Acute stress resulting from short stressful incidents can actually enhance learning and memory, says researchers at the University at Buffalo.In trials on rodents, the researchers have shown that ... Read more...
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Risk factor for obsessive-compulsive disorder identified
May 29th, 2009 - 5:06 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, May 29 (ANI): Kids with impaired thought processes are more likely to develop obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) as adults, according to a new study.The study, conducted by Dr Jessica Grisham from the ... Read more...
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Depressed pregnant women twice as likely to give birth prematurely
October 24th, 2008 - 1:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 24 (ANI): A new study researchers at the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research has revealed that depressed pregnant women have twice the risk of preterm delivery than pregnant women ... Read more...
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Stress events during childhood linked to greater allergy risk
June 19th, 2008 - 4:02 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 19 (ANI): Children exposed to stressful events at an early age are at an increased risk of developing allergies later on, according to a new study.German researchers have revealed ... Read more...
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Stress may be key to alleviating pain
December 6th, 2007 - 5:58 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Dec 6 (ANI): An Indian scientist at the Queensland Brain Institute has revealed that stress is the key to alleviating pain.The research led by Pankaj Sah explained a key mechanism by ... Read more...
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Stressful events can spoil your sleep for 6 months
November 14th, 2007 - 8:23 am ICT by admin
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