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Loneliness Alters Genes Related to Immunity Prior research has shown being lonely means an increased risk for health problems such as Alzheimer's and heart disease. Now a new study shows social isolation actually causes changes in genes related to inflammation and immune system activity. Dr. Steven ... Continue reading Loneliness Alters Genes Related to Immunity
When Giving Up is Good for You We admire those who never give up and teach our children to "try, try again." And with good reason: Reaching one's goals is a key to mental health. However, when it comes to physical health, new biological evidence suggests that giving up may sometimes be ... Continue reading When Giving Up is Good for You
Rerouting the Path of Least Resistance Makes Healthy Choices Easy Making medical appointments, heading to the gym and eating right are so essential to our health, it seems absurd that we so often let them fall wayside to busy schedules and stress... Continue reading Rerouting the Path of Least Resistance Makes Healthy Choices Easy
PTSD Means Long-Term Risk For Physical Disease Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been linked to a wide range of health problems including diabetes, fibromyalgia and heart disease. Continue reading PTSD Means Long-Term Risk For Physical Disease
Debt Stress Increases Physical Health Problems It's no secret that bills can stress us out. But being in debt can also lead to a substantially increased risk of digestive tract issues, depression, migraines and even heart attack, shows a new poll of more than 1000 Americans. Continue reading Debt Stress Increases Physical Health Problems |
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