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Study: Depending on the problem, media may be an escape or a way to cope

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Jun 10, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The last thing most people in a bad love affair want to do is to read informational articles about romance. But people facing financial difficulties often choose to read articles which may help them cope with their money ...





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Dell settlement has tougher accounting oversight

Technology / Business

created Sep 28, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Dell Inc. says it will beef up accounting and corporate governance rules as part of a settlement tied to an investigation into past financial practices.


Study: Health 'shocks' diminish wealth more later in life

Other Sciences / Other

created Apr 09, 2008 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 0

A new study underscores the need for seniors to maintain their health -- in order to maintain their wealth. Building on a 2003 study that found that healthy seniors are more likely to retain their savings, Ohio State University ...


Still irritating after all these years:  Study of adult children and parents

Still irritating after all these years: Study of adult children and parents

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created May 05, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- The majority of parents and adult children experience some tension and aggravation with one another, a new study says.


Canadian men reluctant to consult mental health services

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created May 22, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Between 20 and 70 percent of Canadians affected by mental illness shun medical treatment. Such avoidance of services provided by doctors and psychologists is particularly acute among men, according to a recent study published ...


Florida's consumer confidence rises as economic fears ease

Other Sciences / Economics

created Sep 29, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Belief that a national economic recovery is under way boosted Florida’s consumer confidence three points to 74 in September, according to a new University of Florida survey.


Common medication associated with cognitive decline in elderly

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Jan 26, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (6) | comments 0

A study published in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society suggested that the use of certain medications in elderly populations may be associated with cognitive decline. The study examined the effects of exposure to ant ...


Higher health insurance costs force doctors to talk about money with patients

Medicine & Health / Other

created Nov 05, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

As health insurers require people to base more treatment decisions on out-of-pocket costs, physicians should learn to talk to patients about money, according to researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.


People who work after retiring enjoy better health, according to national study

Medicine & Health / Health

created Oct 13, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Retirees who transition from full-time work into a temporary or part-time job experience fewer major diseases and are able to function better day-to-day than people who stop working altogether, according to a national study. ...


Patients with larger social networks may fare better after an operation

Medicine & Health / Other

created Feb 12, 2008 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

A new study published in the February issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons shows that patients with a large support network of family and friends report feeling less pain and anxiety prior to having a surg ...


Protecting your virtual privacy

Technology / Internet

created Nov 03, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 1

The details of your personal life, such as grocery purchases and pizza topping preferences, are collected every day ― online and by club and discount cards from the gym, department store and supermarket. Though this ...



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