Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Oct 15, 2014 02:46 PM EDT

Change The Way You Walk And Change The Way You Feel

Exercise can alter our physical and even mental health. But did you know that the way in which we walk could actually alter our mood as well?

Oct 15, 2014 02:29 PM EDT

Eating Breakfast Helps Regulate Food Intake Through Reward Brain Chemical

Whether or not eating breakfast will slow your metabolism or stop a dieter from shedding extra pounds may always be up for debate. However, recent findings published in Nutrition Journal show that eating this morning meal can increase a brain chemical related to regulating food intake and cravings.

Oct 15, 2014 02:25 PM EDT

Fish Oil Supplements Do Not Help Reduce The Risk Of Atrial Fibrillation

Previous studies have shown that fish oil supplements can help reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation-a common type of irregular heartbeat that can reach up to 150 beats per minute when the normal range is 70. Unfortunately, recent findings published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiol...

Oct 15, 2014 02:23 PM EDT

Stereotypes Aren't Everything In The Business World, Study Finds

Certain stereotypes harness the power to seriously harm a business. Yet recent findings in the Journal of Consumer Research reveal that, in most cases, products still come before trade.

Oct 15, 2014 02:20 PM EDT

Diet And Exercise Help Reduce The Risk Of Pregnancy Issues For Mom And Baby

Mothers-to-be who are eating healthy and regularly exercising are more likely to have a smoother pregnancy and easier birth. Recent findings published in the journal BMC Medicine reveal that these health benefits are directly linked to reduced risk of future problems during this critical time.

Oct 14, 2014 06:48 PM EDT

New Combination Treatment Helps Combat Aggressive Forms Of Breast Cancer

New findings published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) show that a novel treatment for aggressive breast cancers may be on the way.

Oct 14, 2014 06:12 PM EDT

Could A Mediterranean Diet Help Reverse Metabolic Syndrome?

Recent findings published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) show that metabolic syndrome could be helped with a Mediterranean supplemented diet.

Oct 14, 2014 05:23 PM EDT

Over 14 Million Major Medical Conditions Linked To Smoking

Recent findings published in JAMA Internal Medicine reveal that as many as 14 million major medical conditions have been linked to the nasty habit in the United States, alone.

Oct 14, 2014 05:05 PM EDT

Education Programs Improve The Quality Of Life For Breast Cancer Patients

Women at high risk for breast or ovarian cancer may undergo prevention surgery in the hopes of attacking a potential problem before it starts. Yet recent findings published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine reveal that these surgeries can be difficult for the mental and sexual health of patients und...

Oct 14, 2014 04:20 PM EDT

Serious Mental Health Issues and The Criminal Justice System: Targeting Risk Factors And Treatments

A new report published in the International Journal of Law and Psychiatry discusses redefining serious mental disorders and better intervention methods.

Oct 14, 2014 02:27 PM EDT

Neurotic Personalities Increase Alzheimer's Risk With Age

Women who frequently stress out or cope poorly with problems may be at a greater risk of Alzheimer's disease later in life, according to recent findings published in the journal Neurology.

Oct 14, 2014 01:55 PM EDT