News tagged with psychosomatics
Physically abused children report higher levels of psychosomatic symptoms
Children who display multiple psychosomatic symptoms, such as regular aches and pains and sleep and appetite problems, are more than twice as likely to be experiencing physical abuse at home than children who do not display ...
Feb 09, 2012 |
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Study finds exercise reduces anxiety symptoms in women
Approximately 3 percent of the U.S. population suffers from excessive, uncontrollable worry that reduces their health and quality of life. The condition, known as Generalized Anxiety Disorder, is difficult to overcome and ...
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Jan 19, 2012 |
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Doctors could learn from Shakespeare's deep understanding of mind-body connection
Shakespeare was a master at portraying profound emotional upset in the physical symptoms of his characters, and many modern day doctors would do well to study the Bard to better understand the mind-body connection, concludes ...
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Nov 24, 2011 |
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'Tis better to give than to receive?
Providing support to a loved one offers benefits to the giver, not just the recipient, a new brain-imaging study by UCLA life scientists reveals.
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Nov 09, 2011 |
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Adverse childhood could raise adult heart disease risk
For all the ills that result from bad parenting, new evidence from an epidemiological study of thousands of people suggests coronary heart disease (CHD) might be added to that list.
Aug 02, 2011 |
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Can Memory Be Improved? A Meta-Analysis Suggests It Does
A meta-analysis published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics by Swiss investigators B. Metternich and associates indicates the effectiveness of non pharmacological interventions on memory complaints.
Feb 09, 2010 |
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Yoga reduces cytokine levels known to promote inflammation
(PhysOrg.com) -- Regularly practicing yoga exercises may lower a number of compounds in the blood and reduce the level of inflammation that normally rises because of both normal aging and stress, a new study has shown.
Jan 11, 2010 |
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Study redefines placebo effect as part of effective treatment
Researchers used the placebo effect to successfully treat psoriasis patients with one quarter to one half of their usual dose of a widely used steroid medication, according to an early study published online today in the ...
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Dec 22, 2009 |
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Mastery of physical goals lessens disease-related depression and fatigue
Physical activity is known to reduce depression and fatigue in people struggling with chronic illness. A new study indicates that this effect stems from an individual's sense of mastery over - or belief in ...
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Dec 15, 2009 |
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Women More Likely Than Men to Suffer Depression After Stroke
(PhysOrg.com) -- Depression occurs in as many as one-third of patients after a stroke, and women are at somewhat higher risk, according to a large new review of studies. Post-stroke depression is associated with greater disability, ...
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Nov 10, 2009 |
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Study: depression can lead to inflated reports of physical symptoms
New research shows people who feel depressed tend to recall having more physical symptoms than they actually experienced. The study indicates that depression -- not neuroticism -- is the cause of such over-reporting.
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Oct 28, 2009 |
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Child Abuse Raises Risk of Illness in Adulthood
(PhysOrg.com) -- Child abuse has had a known association with increased risk for virtually all types of psychological and psychiatric problems — but a new evidence review suggests that it raises the risk of physical illness ...
Oct 08, 2009 |
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How to help psychologically survivors of wars: A study on Rwanda orphans
A group of German investigators performed a controlled study on psychological help for Rwanda orphans of war.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Sep 23, 2009 |
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Psychotherapy may improve course of medical disorders
Somatic symptom disorders are common, disabling and costly. This meta-analysis indicates how short-term dynamic psychotherapy may be effective on physical symptoms, psychiatric symptoms and social adjustment, even in the ...
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Sep 22, 2009 |
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Can psychosocial stress at work put at risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis?
A Swedish study published in one of the latest issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics discloses new relationships between stress at work and development of rheumatoid arthritis.
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Sep 01, 2009 |
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