Tag Archives: Mental Health
Marijuana causes brain changes similar to those in schizophrenia
HealthDay reports, “Marijuana causes disruptions in concentration and memory similar to those that occur in people with schizophrenia, according to a new study” published in the Journal of Neuroscience.
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Tagged marijuana, medical marijuana, Mental Health, schizophrenia
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Studies find diet has significant effect on mental health
Medscape reported that “diet quality can have a significant effect on mental health outcomes and may potentially have a role in preventing and treating such common illnesses as depression and anxiety,” according to research published in the journal PLoS One.
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Tagged Mental Health, Nutritional Health, preventing mental illness
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B12 deficiency linked to memory, thinking problems
The CNN “The Chart” blog reports that “a deficiency in vitamin B12 is associated with memory and thinking problems, as well as brain shrinkage,” according to a study published in the journal Neurology.
Posted in Mental Health, Nutritional Health
Tagged Alzheimer's Disease, B12 deficiency, Mental Health, preventing Alzheimer's Disease, vitamin B12
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Parents’ fighting can even affect infants
The CNN “The Chart” blog reported that infants “exposed to their parents’ marital discord may be more likely to experience sleep issues during toddlerhood,” according to a study published in the journal Child Development.
Posted in Children's Health, Marriage and Family Health, Mental Health, Parenting
Tagged child health, Mental Health
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Absolutely Amazing: The Vast Majority of “Locked-In Patients” Satisfied With Life
Many people believe that people with “locked-in syndrome,” a form of nearly complete paralysis, would want to die, commit suicide, or be euthanized. It turns out those beliefs are false. According to a recent study, more than half of patients with … Continue reading
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Tagged assisted suicide, locked-in syndrome, Mental Health, physician assisted suicide, suicide
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Smoking pot hastens onset of mental illness
This headline is not a new one, but another study reminds us that smoking marijuana has been linked with an increased risk of mental illness. Now researchers are saying that when pot smokers do become mentally ill, the disease starts … Continue reading
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Tagged marijuana, Mental Health, mental illness, pot, preventing mental illness
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Devotional for Men – Healthy Through and Through – Part 4 – The Emotional Wheel of Health
Here’s the fourth of an eight-part devotional for men based upon my chapter on health in Coach Joe Gibbs best-selling book, Gameplan for Life. The devotional was featured by the Men of Integrity ministry of Christianity Today. I hope you enjoy … Continue reading
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Tagged depression, devotional, emotional health, Mental Health
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Devotional for Men – Healthy Through and Through – Part 2 – The Four Wheels of Health
Here’s the second of an eight-part devotional for men based upon my chapter on health in Coach Joe Gibbs best-selling book, Gameplan for Life. The devotional was featured by the Men of Integrity ministry of Christianity Today. I hope you enjoy … Continue reading
Posted in General Health, Marriage and Family Health, Men's Health, Mental Health
Tagged four wheels of health, Mental Health, physical health, relational health, social health, Spiritual Health
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Devotional for Men – Healthy Through and Through – Part 1 – Introduction
Here’s the first of an eight-part devotional for men. It’s based upon a chapter on physical health that I wrote for Coach Joe Gibbs’ best-selling book, Gameplan for Life. The devotional series was featured by the Men of Integrity ministry of … Continue reading
Posted in General Health, Heart Health, Marriage and Family Health, Men's Health, Mental Health
Tagged 10 Essentials of Happy Healthy People, emotional health, Gameplan for Life, Mental Health, physical health, relational health, Spiritual Health
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Study Shows Risks for Kids Who Watch TV or Use Computers More Than 2 Hours a Day
New research is documenting some of the risks I’ve told you about in previous blogs for kids who utilize screen time (TV, computers, video games) more than 2 hours a day. Specifically, children who watch television or use computers for … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Mental Health, Parenting
Tagged hyperactivity, inattention, Mental Health, misbehavior, screen time, screen time and health, TV, TV and children, TV and health, TV and teens, video games
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Study: Mental Health Deteriorates With Increased Television
In many previous blogs I’ve reminded you of the dangers of television exposure to your children and teens. Now, here’s a warning for us adults: a new study has found that watching more than 4 hours of TV a day … Continue reading
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Tagged Mental Health, television, TV, TV and health
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Fish oil may stave off psychiatric illness
The AP reports that “fish oil pills may be able to save some young people with signs of mental illness from descending into schizophrenia,” according to a study published in the February issue of Archives of General Psychiatry. For the … Continue reading
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Tagged bipolar illness, fish oil, Mental Health, mental illness, omega-3, omega-3 fatty acids, psychological distress, psychosis
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New Study Shows 85% of Women Say Abortions Cause Mental Health Issues
LifeNews.com is reporting on a new study from researchers at a university in New Zealand which found that 85 percent of women who had abortions report negative mental health issues as a result. The report is the latest from professor … Continue reading
HEADLINE: “Abortion not seen linked with depression.” Don’t believe it for a second.
Reuters is reporting today that “No high-quality study done to date can document that having an abortion causes psychological distress, or a “post-abortion syndrome,” and “efforts to show it does occur appear to be politically motivated.” They base this upon … Continue reading
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Tagged abortion, abortion side effects, depression, Mental Health
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Researchers Dismissing Abortion-Depression Link Funded by Planned Parenthood
The results of a new study from a Johns Hopkins University research team claiming that there is no link between abortions and mental health problems for women should come as no surprise. The authors of the study, which the mainstream … Continue reading
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Tagged abortion, abortion side effects, depression, Mental Health
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Johns Hopkins Review of Abortion, Depression Link Ignores Three New Studies
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have looked at more than a dozen studies on abortion and mental health issues and they claim there is no link. However the review failed to include three new studies all showing abortion leads to … Continue reading
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Tagged abortion, abortion side effects, depression, Mental Health
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Researcher to APA: You Can’t Keep Ignoring Studies Showing Abortion Hurts Women
The leading researcher responsible for a new study showing abortion has serious mental health complications for women says the American Psychological Association needs to reverse its own misleading conclusion that abortion doesn’t cause women mental health problems. More Information:
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Tagged abortion, abortion side effects, American Psychological Association, APA, Mental Health
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Mental health parity bill becomes law
The New York Times reports, “More than one-third of all Americans will soon receive better insurance coverage for mental-health treatments because of a new law that, for the first time, requires equal coverage of mental and physical illnesses.” More information:
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