Healthy Easter Traditions Kids Will Really Like Culture & MediaBy Promises Behavioral HealthMarch 30, 2015In the weeks before Easter, we’re assailed with special deals and reminders to buy candy for the holiday. But what can parents do if they want something healthier for their kids – something that’s still fun? We asked Dr. Keith Kantor, a leading nutritionist and author of The Green Box League of Nutritious Justice, for…
Crash Test Dummies Getting Bigger to Reflect America’s Growing Waistline HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 16, 2015Safety is a big deal in the automotive industry, and crash test dummies are getting heavier as a result. Obesity in America has created a need for larger crash test dummies to reduce the risk of death for overweight automobile drivers and passengers. Instead of being a svelte 170 pounds, the company that makes crash test dummies…
8 Tips for a Healthy Halloween Featured, HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 28, 2014It seems the quickest way to bring the “trick” back into trick-or-treating is to hand an apple or a box of raisins to a horde of candy-crazed Mutant Ninja Turtles at your door.
The Links Between Aging and Depression Mood DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthSeptember 26, 2014During the senior years, some changes – from wrinkles to gray hair – are completely normal. But depression isn’t one of them. In fact, by some measures fewer seniors are struggling with depression than younger adults. According to a 2010 analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people ages 65 and older were…
Connecting Schizophrenia and Autoimmune Disease Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthSeptember 12, 2014Schizophrenia can severely affect quality of life for those afflicted, as well as family and friends. Successful treatment relies on a robust support system, but support can often center on around-the-clock care. A study provides insight into additional health problems that can complicate treatment.
Fish Oil Eases Brain Impact of Alcoholism, Rodent Study Finds AlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthSeptember 5, 2014People who consume excessive amounts of alcohol have increased risks for developing damaging brain inflammation, especially when they maintain a pattern of heavy intake over time. In a study published in July 2014 in the journal PLOS One, researchers from three U.S. institutions explored the usefulness of fish oil, a substance with known anti-inflammatory properties,…
Drinkers Ignore Heart-Healthy Behaviors AlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthSeptember 3, 2014It’s a well-established fact that excessive alcohol consumption can damage your cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) health and increase your risks for several life-threatening conditions. Failure to follow certain lifestyle recommendations can also increase your odds of developing cardiovascular problems. In a study published in June 2014 in the journal Substance Abuse, a team of…
Paying Addicts to Get Hepatitis B Vaccination Pays Off News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 1, 2014Small cash incentives can dramatically increase the likelihood of people who inject drugs completing a course of hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccination, according to new research led by King’s College London. Hepatitis B is an illness caused by the highly infectious hepatitis B virus. In most people, the disease is acute, with serious symptoms that last…
Red Face From Drinking a Sign of Alcohol Intolerance AlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 29, 2014Doctors and researchers know that some people who consume alcohol have a tendency to develop facial flushing, a condition marked by skin redness and an unusual feeling of warmth or burning. These individuals typically have a lower level of tolerance for alcohol’s physical effects inside the body. In a study published in April 2014 in…
Smoking Long or Ultralong Cigarettes Magnifies Lung Cancer Risk AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthMarch 21, 2014Long and ultra-long cigarettes have a noticeably longer and thinner profile than standard cigarettes. Tobacco product manufacturers apparently market these cigarettes to appeal to women and enhance the perceived safety of smoking; however, use of long and ultra-long cigarettes may actually increase a person’s cancer-related risks. In a study published in March 2014 in the…
