Monday, October 3, 2016

'The Pill' and Depression Risk

Women who use hormonal methods for birth control have higher risk of depression
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'The Pill' May Raise Depression Risk

Women who use hormonal methods for birth control, such as 'the pill,' may have a slightly higher risk of developing depression -- and teenagers may be most vulnerable, a large study...
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'Entitled' People May Be Pursuing an Unhappy Path

'Entitled' individuals who feel superior to others often end up unhappy when reality fails to match their expectations, new research shows. 'Entitlement is a broad construct, but basically it refers...
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Health Tip: Avoid These 5 Pre-Bedtime Don'ts

Your habits just before you slip into bed could be sabotaging your night of sleep. The National Sleep Foundation says do NOT: Take any over-the-counter medications that...
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Homeless, Mentally Ill Youth Benefit From Housing Program

A subsidized independent-living intervention appears to help homeless young people with mental illness get and keep a roof over their heads, a new Canadian study indicates. Called Housing First...
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The Phenomenon of Sleep Paralysis

Imagine you wake up, see a stranger running toward you with a knife and your legs won't move so there's no escape. Terrifying episodes like these are known as sleep paralysis. They're not...
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