People who take a combination of two blood-pressure medications are more likely to get their pressure under control than those who take just one medication.
Structuring a diet around types of foods rather than specific nutrients to eat or avoid is an easier way to practice healthy eating.
When a friend of mine had a stress test, his doctor gave him a medication to make his heart work harder, instead of having him run on a treadmill. Does that mean medications could replace exercise to strengthen the heart?
Research indicates that people who feel and express their gratitude are more likely to feel positive emotions and have stronger personal relationships.
A long-term study of people with borderline personality disorder found that most people who obtained treatment were able to achieve remission.
A friend jokes she is a “chocoholic.” Can you really become addicted to chocolate or other foods?
Interpersonal therapy is another option for people with social anxiety disorder.
A child of a depressed parent is about twice as likely to also develop depression by age 18. Researchers hope that interventions designed to assist depressed parents will benefit whole families.
Memory tends to become less reliable with age, but anyone can experience certain types of memory lapses.
Sleep apnea and other similar breathing problems may increase the risk of cognitive decline in older age.