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Happy wife, happy life?

September 9, 2014 by - No Comment

Happy wife, happy life?

New research shows that for married couples, when the wife is happy with the marriage, the husband has a higher life satisfaction.

Frequent teen marijuana use linked to issues later in life

The study found daily adolescent users were more likely to become dependent on marijuana, more likely to attempt suicide, and more likely to use other illegal drugs in the future.

Early treatment may decrease autism signs

New research suggests intervention during infant years may improve autism symptoms by age three.

Couples on different sleep schedules can expect conflict—and adapt

Researchers found spouses who go to bed at different times report significantly less relationship satisfaction than those on the same schedule.

Eating habits, body fat related to differences in brain chemistry

People who are obese may be more susceptible to environmental food cues than their lean counterparts due to differences in brain chemistry that make eating more habitual and less rewarding, according to new research.

Estrogen receptor expression may help explain why more males have autism

The same sex hormone that helps protect females from stroke may also reduce their risk of autism, scientists say. In the first look at a potential role of the female sex hormone in autism, researchers have found expression of estrogen receptor beta — …

Xenon gas protects brain after head injury, research shows

Treatment with xenon gas after a head injury reduces the extent of brain damage, according to a study in mice. Head injury is the leading cause of death and disability in people aged under 45 in developed countries, mostly resulting from falls and road…

Addressing a barrier to mental health care – stigma

Over 60 million Americans are thought to experience mental illness in a given year, and the impacts of mental illness are undoubtedly felt by millions more in the form of family members, friends, and…

Rethinking football head injuries – Speaking of chemistry video

Football season is here, and along with thousands of lost hours of productivity from fantasy teams, there’s a renewed discussion on the impact of head injuries on players.

How to thrive through close relationships

Close and caring relationships are undeniably linked to health and well-being for all ages.