Although few people admit to having a shopping addiction, a recent Oxygen Media Survey indicates that “32 percent” of the people surveyed stated that they knew someone who was addicted to shopping. Signs of Compulsive Buying Disorder, otherwise known as Oniomania, include constant money concerns, buying on credit, and purchasing impulsively or when shopping is [...]
A recent experiment, conducted by Brigham Young University (BYU), revealed that exercise may curb a person’s interest in food. Data compiled by James LeCheminant and Michael Larson monitored the neurological activity of 35 women as their brains responded to images of food. The participants were exposed to images on a morning when they exercised on [...]
Although obesity is rampant in children and adults in the United States, the government is doing its best to encourage children to eat healthy foods. Students have returned to school and may have noticed cafeteria meals are not the same. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has changed its rules about what should be [...]
September 10, 2012 is annual World Suicide Prevention Day, and this year’s theme centers on preventing suicide throughout the world. Approximately one million people commit suicide per year. People contemplating suicide often appear depressed, hopeless, and anxious. Additionally, they may neglect their health and appearance and begin withdrawing from family and friends. They perceive their life's [...]
Dr. Verinda Sharma recently researched the effect of pregnancy on bipolar disorder, a mood disorder with a period of mania or hypomania followed by one or more depressive episodes. Bipolar disorder is more common in females, and severe mood swings are usually prominent during the peak reproductive years. Although News in Health indicates that women [...]