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Living wills to guide end-of-life medical treatments being completed by record number of older adults

According to new research from the University of Michigan and the Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System, a record number of elderly people are completing living wills to guide end-of-life…

Sleep disruption in brain disorders

The enzyme GABA transaminase, which is the target of some epilepsy drugs, contributes to sleep loss, a new study in a mutant fruitfly called sleepless (sss) has confirmed.

‘Insomnia may increase the risk of stroke,’ researchers say

Individuals with insomnia are at a much higher risk of hospitalization from stroke than those without the sleep disorder, according to a new study from researchers in Taiwan.

Early depression predisposes young men to sedentary behavior as they age

It now turns out that young men who have experienced depression early on may be especially vulnerable to becoming sedentary later in life.

Life experiences, a better use of money than material items

Are shoppers sacrificing their well-being for a sense of value that never materializes?

Does smoking on TV affect rates of real-life tobacco consumption?

The prevalence of smoking on TV has risen and fallen in line with our own cigarette consumption – but has it directly influenced how much we smoke?

Women who are night owls share the same high propensity for risk-taking as men

Research suggests that sleep patterns are linked with important character traits and behavior, said study author Dario Maestripieri, professor in Comparative Human Development.

Vets, docs worry Fort Hood shootings will deepen PTSD stigma

Many worry that post-traumatic stress will again be misrepresented and misunderstood as a condition that sparks public, violent outbursts.

Party drug could help treat severe depression

Researchers have discovered that ketamine works, even for a short period, giving hope to many with severe depression.

Britain may make firms standardize cigarette packets

A government review shows that standardizing packages would help cut smoking rates.