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When Sleep Suffers, So Does Decisiveness
Sat Nov 21, 2009, 09:00
Not being well-rested can be dangerous for those whose jobs require quick reactions, researchers say.
News Topics : Sleep Problems: Misc, Neurology, Brain, Behavior

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Using Cell Phones, Internet to Battle Eating Disorders
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 09:00
Online and text messages might be more helpful than therapy for some, researchers suggest.
News Topics : Weight: Misc, Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Prescription Drugs, Eating / Appetite Disorders, Bulimia, Behavior, Anorexia

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Parental Monitoring Can Curb Teen Marijuana Use
Thu Nov 19, 2009, 09:00
Those who keep an eye on their kids help stave off unwanted behavior, study says.
News Topics : Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Parenting, Kids: Misc, Kids' Ailments, Drugs: Illicit, Behavior

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Obesity Rolling Back Gains in Heart Health
Tue Nov 17, 2009, 17:00
Studies show risk factors rising among children and adults, with many denying they have a problem.
News Topics : Obesity, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke, Dieting To Lose Weight, Behavior

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Could Plastics Chemicals 'Feminize' Boys' Play?
Tue Nov 17, 2009, 12:00
Small study suggests a link, but others question a connection.
News Topics : Safety: Child, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Kids: Misc, Environment, Behavior

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'Fearless' 3-Year-Olds Might Be Tomorrow's Criminals
Tue Nov 17, 2009, 09:00
20-year study finds adults with records were more likely as tots to not be afraid.
News Topics : Research & Development, Parenting, Kids: Misc, Fears / Phobias, Child Development, Brain, Behavior

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Study Touts Success With 'Female Viagra' Drug
Mon Nov 16, 2009, 09:00
Sexual desire improves in women taking flibanserin, expert says.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Sex, Prescription Drugs, Drugs: Misc, Behavior

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'Love Hormone' May Trigger Jealousy, Too
Sun Nov 15, 2009, 09:00
Oxytocin could be inappropriate for use with autism, expert cautions.
News Topics : Hormones: Misc, Behavior, Autism

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Many Kids Feel Threatened in the Classroom
Fri Nov 13, 2009, 12:00
Intimidation often takes place during the school day, survey finds.
News Topics : Safety: Child, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Kids: Misc, Behavior

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Progress in Stamping Out Smoking Has Stalled
Thu Nov 12, 2009, 12:00
1 in 5 Americans still smoke, CDC says, and numbers haven't moved in last 5 years.
News Topics : Smoking Cessation, Cancer: Lung, Behavior

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What's for Dinner? Brain Chemical Helps People Decide
Thu Nov 12, 2009, 12:00
Study deciphers the role dopamine plays in day-to-day actions.
News Topics : Brain, Behavior

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Modern Wars, Modern Ills
Wed Nov 11, 2009, 09:00
The conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq are placing unprecedented pressures on today's soldiers, experts say.
News Topics : Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Behavior

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Boys' Team Sports May Encourage Bad Behavior
Thu Nov 12, 2009, 06:00
Male high school athletes more likely to drink and fight than females, study finds.
News Topics : Exercise: Soccer, Exercise: Misc, Exercise: Football, Exercise: Basketball, Exercise: Baseball Or Softball, Child Psychology, Behavior

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Acceptance of Chronic Illness Helps People Move On
Tue Nov 10, 2009, 09:00
Hoping for recovery may actually prevent happiness, researchers say.
News Topics : Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Emotional Disorders: Misc, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Behavior

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Good Posture May Inspire Confidence
Sun Nov 08, 2009, 12:00
Straight-back, chest-out position promotes self-assurance, research finds.
News Topics : Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Child Development, Behavior

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Bad-Behaving Teens May Be Living Up to Expectations
Sat Nov 07, 2009, 09:00
Parents should not assume that all youth will rebel, expert says.
News Topics : Parenting, Kids: Misc, Behavior

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School Violence Drops With Federal Program
Thu Nov 05, 2009, 09:00
Participating districts report safer campuses and communities.
News Topics : Safety: Child, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Kids: Misc, Government, Behavior

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Switch to 'Light' Cigarettes Makes Quitting Tougher
Tue Nov 03, 2009, 09:00
Smokers may mistakenly believe they're 'healthier,' researchers say.
News Topics : Smoking Cessation, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Cancer: Lung, Behavior, Addiction

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Depression May Blur Memory of Aches and Pains
Tue Nov 03, 2009, 14:00
Expert suggests having people write down symptoms as they occur.
News Topics : Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Doctors, Depression, Behavior

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Folate Levels in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Offspring
Tue Nov 03, 2009, 17:00
Prenatal nutrition seems to affect child's nervous system, brain growth, researchers say.
News Topics : Pregnancy: Diet, Pregnancy, Nutritional Supplements, Kids: Misc, Behavior, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)