A New Way To Treat Depression: Scalp Electrodes
Pharmaceutical treatment of depression really hasn't made any great strides since the introduction of Prozac (fluoxetine) in the 1990's. An entirely different kind of treatment known as transcranial direct current stimulation, however, offers new hope.
Learning Optimism: A Surprising Way to Overcome Pessimism
Research reveals that an optimistic attitude leads to better health and longer life. Pessimists can become optimists without resorting to magical thinking or fairy tales.
Two Great Habits That Sharpen Your Focus And Improve Memory
Video games for kids, and crossword puzzles for adults, may be just what the doctor should have ordered for treating dyslexia and age-related memory loss.
False Pregnancy, Also Known As Pseudocyesis
Sometimes women experience all the symptoms of pregnancy even though they aren't pregnant. Sometimes men do, too.
Think Outside The Box - Zap Your Brain's Filter
Sometimes multi-tasking is a must. But if you want to think outside the box, you need to be able to focus. A research team at the University of Pennsylvania has found one way to train your brain to do one thing at time, in an innovative fashion.
Selling And Leadership Is Not Just For Extroverts Anymore
When it comes to selling and leadership roles, extroverts were once believed to be the top candidate for the job. Current research suggests that those outgoing, social personality traits may have a downside when it comes to leadership positions.
Recent Research Claims EMDR Can Effectively Treat Trauma
EMDR technique has always been a subject of scientific criticism. But the recent research claims that method does work better than many others. Further understanding of EMDR may pave the way to therapeutic treatments of trauma.
Computers Beat Doctors at Recognizing the Signs of a Rare Hormone Disorder
Can you imagine a scenario where the doctors have been replaced by computer based software? At present the scene may appear to be from a sci-fi movie, but we are surely and steadily moving in that direction.
Holiday Blues: How To Cope With Depression During The Holidays?
The holiday blues ruin the December holidays for huge numbers of people. Could you be suffering from this "mini-depression"? Find out what the holiday blues are, and how you can cope.
Is Your State The Most Depressing?
The 50 United States vary greatly in their rates of hospital admissions for depression, sick days for depression, and suicide. Do you live in a relatively happy or relatively depressed US state? The answer may surprise you.