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Archive for March, 2011
Not All Carbs Are Bad… Some May Even Extend Your Life
Sunday, March 27th, 2011Diet vs. Exercise: Which Is the Champ?
Sunday, March 27th, 2011Â If you lose weight through dieting alone, your body won’t burn fat any easier. To rev up your fat-burning engines, focus less on how often you empty your plate and more on how often you fill your walking shoes.
Fitness Psychology Tackles the Sweats
Sunday, March 27th, 2011If you are among those who suffer from hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, it can cause you a lot of unhappiness. For some, this disease can be so troubling that it becomes a key reason they avoid going to the gym. Hyperhidrosis causes sweating even in cool weather, or when just relaxing, so it’s not especially [...]
Smile… Your Kids Might Just Eat More Fruits & Veggies
Sunday, March 27th, 2011A new study, published in the journal Obesity, suggests that parents smile while eating something that they want their children to eat. Researchers found that how much children wanted to eat a particular food was influenced by emotions displayed by people eating it in photos.
College Can Test Young Adults' Mental Health
Thursday, March 24th, 2011Good psychological and social support, high-quality sleep are essential. College can be a time when young adults’ mental health can be seriously tested, placing them at risk for depression and other mental health issues. Â
Buried By Your To-Do List
Thursday, March 24th, 2011Is the To-Do List Doing You In? When the to-do list brings black clouds—and anxiety. Here’s how to make the list work for you.Â
YU In the News… Dr. Schwartz's Letter To the Editor In the NY Times
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011Guns on campus
Religion & Mental Health
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011Why Is Religion Important to Mental Health
Postpartum Blues Affect Dads Too
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011Depression in new mothers is well recognized — but new dads get depressed, too, and it can negatively affect parenting, according to a large observational study.
Nearly a Third of College Students Have Had Mental-Health Counseling
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011About a third of college students have sought mental-health counseling, but they are much more likely to say they experience anxiety and stress than they are to report trouble with more-severe problems like violence or substance abuse.
