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Stress Eating and the Consequences
Elissa Epel is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at University of California, San Francisco. She will be speaking at the 24th APS Annual Convention in Chicago, Illinois, USA in the cross-cutting theme
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HIV testing urged for teens
WXIA NBC: The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends that all teens 16 to 18 years old receive regular, routine HIV tests if they live in an area where the prevalence of HIV is greater
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Fatty Foods Addictive Like Cocaine in Growing Body of Scientific Research
Bloomberg: Cupcakes may be addictive, just like cocaine. A growing body of medical research at leading universities and government laboratories suggests that processed foods and sugary drinks made by the likes of PepsiCo Inc. and
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Why Mindfulness Meditation Makes Us Healthier
Huffington Post: Previous research on mindfulness meditation has shown that it aids in lowering blood pressure, improves immune system and brain function and minimizes pain sensitivity. A new review of past literature on mindfulness now
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Want to stay well? Try meditation: Study claims it boosts our minds and immune systems
The Daily Mail: Meditation can boost our immune system and improve our mental health according to scientists. Researchers from Harvard University and Justuc Liebig Univeristy discovered that the ancient religious tradition has various health benefits
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Are you lonesome tonight? If the answer’s yes, you might sleep badly
The Daily Mail: If you find yourself unable to sleep through the night, there could be a simple explanation: you’re lonely. A study has found that people who feel cut off from their family and
