Posted February 01, 2011 in Uncategorized
According to The Los Angeles Times Carnegie Mellon computer scientist Jacob Eisenstein and his colleagues looked for geotagged tweets – messages that were marked with their tweeter’s location. They collected one week’s worth of messages in March 2010 from people who tweeted at least 20 times during that week. That gave them a whopping 380,000 […]
Read MorePosted January 31, 2011 in Uncategorized
According to MSNBC a new study finds that one in five U.S. men have to get up at least twice a night to empty their bladders — which for some could signal an underlying medical problem or even contribute to poorer health. Known as nocturia, those frequent overnight trips to the bathroom can be a sign […]
Read MorePosted January 28, 2011 in Uncategorized
According to MSNBC if you’re a nobody who desperately wants to be taken seriously, Northwestern University researchers have this advice: Stop slouching, already. Even if you’re just a lowly intern, the way you hold yourself can make you feel more powerful than the boss man or boss lady — and that can make a difference […]
Read MorePosted January 27, 2011 in Uncategorized
According to The Los Angeles Times no one really knows what dreams are for. But evolutionary psychologists theorize that humans started dreaming to promote survival by “rehearsing” adaptive responses to challenges. “In prehistory it was, ‘How do I get away from saber-toothed tigers?’” says Sandy Ginsberg, an Encino psychotherapist who leads a weekly dream group […]
Read MorePosted January 26, 2011 in Uncategorized
According to The Los Angeles Times experts in the field of positive psychology still believe it’s possible for people to push their happiness baseline upward — not just temporarily but over the long haul. In his 2002 book, “Authentic Happiness,” psychologist Martin Seligman, director of the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania, argues […]
Read MorePosted January 25, 2011 in Breast Lift, Non-Surgical Procedures, Uncategorized
According to CBS 10 a survey conducted by LA County’s Department of Public Health finds nearly 14 percent of adults surveyed said they had been diagnosed with depression, up from about 9 percent in 1999. “The increase in rates of diagnosed depressive disorders may reflect better recognition and reporting of the disorder, rather than an actual […]
Read MorePosted January 24, 2011 in Non-Surgical Procedures, Uncategorized
According to channel 10 news a new study suggests having an abortion does not increase the risk of mental health problems, but having a baby does. The research by Danish scientists is one of the largest to compare the aftermath of both decisions. It further debunks the notion that terminating a pregnancy can trigger mental illness […]
Read MorePosted January 21, 2011 in Chemical Peels, Uncategorized
According to The Los Angeles Times if you hate enforcing bedtime with your kids, here’s another good reason why you should. A new study suggests that younger children who get more regular sleep are less likely to be obese. The study from researchers at the University of Chicago and the University of Louisville looked at […]
Read MorePosted January 20, 2011 in Uncategorized
According to CBS everybody knows the love of money is the root of all evil, but a new study suggests Americans may love their money even more than their spouse. Forbes released a new survey Thursday of over 2,000 American adults showing 3 out of 10 couples who have combined finances are guilty of “financial […]
Read MorePosted January 19, 2011 in Breast Lift, Uncategorized
According to KTLA Hot flashes are difficult to treat. Hormone therapy works well, but many women are reluctant to take hormones because of concerns about the side effects of long-term use. Natural remedies are safer, but several studies show they help little, if at all. Antidepressants may benefit some women, however. In a study published […]
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