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Regular Aerobic Exercise Improves Vascular Reactivity for Patients at Risk of Developing DiabetesPre-diabetic patients who engage in regular aerobic exercise improve their vascular reactivity to nearly normal levels, even if no weight loss is achieved, according to research presented today at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) 21st Annual Meeting & Clinica

Advanced Brain boosting Supplement, Ultra Mind & Mood, Uses State of the Art Natural Health Science to Improve Cognitive PerformancePURx Health announces its latest all-natural supplement, Ultra Mind & Mood. By incorporating principal vitamins, amino acids, traditional herbs with nutritional science and rigorous research, Ultra Mind & Mood brain boosting supplements enhance focus, clarity, memory and mood. Jacksonville, FL (PRWEB) May 25, 2012 PURx Health is excited to introduce Ultra Mind & Mood, an all-natural c...

Aetna Announces Support for Rolling Thunder XXVAetna (NYSE: AET) announced a major sponsorship of Rolling Thunder XXV, which benefits Rolling Thunder® Charities Inc. Rolling Thunder is an annual event held the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend that recognizes the sacrifices veterans have made for our country, including Prisoners of War and those still Missing in Action. Aetna will present the sponsorshi...

Texas Charity Founded by Child Abuse Victim to Take Over The Second Mile ProgramsArrow Child & Family Ministries has been selected by The Second Mile to take over certain existing programs serving at-risk youth in Pennsylvania. The Second Mile filed a Petition with the Court of Common Pleas of Centre County requesting that the Court approve the transfer of the programs and some assets to Arrow Child & Family Ministries. The Sec...

Clements Worldwide Adds GlobalCare Plus PlanWASHINGTON, May 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Clements Worldwide has introduced GlobalCare® Plus, an international health insurance plan that allows people to choose any country worldwide for medical care treatment. The policy is uniquely designed for expatriates living or working abroad. "One of the purposes of GlobalCare® Plus is to minimize the patient's out-of-pocket expenses," said...

VA, HUD Secretaries to Open NCHV Conference WASHINGTON, May 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric K. Shinseki and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan will share keynote speaker honors during the opening session of the 2012 Annual Conference of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV), May 30, at the Grand Hyatt Washington. M...

More mental health care urged for kids who self-harm(HealthDay) -- Doctors have long known that some kids suffering severe emotional turmoil find relief in physical pain -- cutting or burning or sticking themselves with pins to achieve a form of release.

Of mice and mental models: Neuroscientific implications of risk-optimized behavior in the mouse(Medical Xpress) -- Regardless of an organism’s biological complexity, every encephalized animal continuously makes under-informed behavioral choices that can have serious consequences. Despite its ubiquity, however, there’s a long-standi...

New treatment model of psychotherapy now listed on SAMHSA's national registryA new treatment model of psychodynamic psychotherapy pioneered at Upstate Medical University for symptoms of borderline personality disorder, depression, heavy drinking, suicide attempts and self-harm behaviors is now listed on the Substance Abuse an...

Inspired By a True Story, New Novel Supports the Field of Equine Facilitated TherapiesA newly released novel by award-winning writer Catherine Madera supports the growing interest in equine facilitated therapies. Inspired, in part, by a true story Rain Shadow offers a compelling and tender look into the healing power of the human-animal bond. Acme, WA (PRWEB) May 24, 2012 Award-winning writer, Catherine Madera’s just released novel Rain Shadow is a timely exploration of the heal...

Facebook And Smartphones Becoming New Tools For Psychological Science ResearchIn today's technological era, most people use computers or smartphones to keep up with friends on Facebook, play games, etc. Psychological researchers have now discovered in two recent studies that social media and technology reveal a lot about some...

Nova Natural Resources Corporation Officially Changes Name to GreeneStone Healthcare CorporationNova Natural Resources Corporation today announced that the company will now be called GreeneStone Healthcare Corporation (“GreeneStone”). The Company’s shareholders and Board of Directors approved the change of the corporate name to GreeneStone Healthcare Corporation on May 1, 2012. GreenStone will now trade on the OTCBB under the symbol GRST....

Peers Underscored As An Effective Counseling ToolSACRAMENTO, Calif., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With approximately one in four adults suffering from a diagnosable mental health disorder, coupled with restrictive funding and high case loads, the value of independent living centers (ILCs) providing peer-to-peer counseling is vital to effective mental health services. ILCs are generally thought of as resource centers solely for people with p...

Lifescript Launches New Online Depression CenterMISSION VIEJO, Calif., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifescript.com, a women's health and wellness website headquartered in Mission Viejo, Calif., has launched a new online Depression Health Center to help women recognize and overcome symptoms of depression. Each year, about 19 million Americans develop depression — a chronic mental illness that can have debilitating physical and em...

FREEDOM Study Data: Patients Experience Sustained Quality of Life Benefits with More Frequent Home Hemodialysis with the NxStage System OneLAWRENCE, Mass., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NxStage ® Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXTM), a leading manufacturer of innovative dialysis products, today announced the latest interim findings from its FREEDOM (Following Rehabilitation, Economics and Everyday-Dialysis Outcome Measurements) Study, which found daily home hemodialysis treatments with the NxStage System One™ are associated wi...

Depression Recovery Groups Launches Online Peer-to-Peer Support Groups and Coaching for Depressed TeensSuicide is the third leading cause of death among individuals 15 to 24 years old. Depression and other mental health issues are involved in 90% of these avoidable deaths. Today Depression Recovery Groups announced the launch of a new service expressly for young people; these teenage web conference depression support groups will focus on their special needs and the power of peer support to help t...

Study: 85 percent of campfire burns in children are from day-old firesA study of young burn victims treated at Regions Hospital Burn Center is prompting burn experts to warn parents about the dangers of day-old campfires. The study, recently published in the Journal of Burn Care & Research, is one of the first to analyze the number and extent of injuries from day-old campfires and fire pits. Researchers examined records...

Time to end the distinction between mental and neurological illnessesWe are witnessing a revolution in the clinical science of the mind, as the techniques of basic neuroscience are successfully applied in mental health. It has become clear that disorders of the mind...

Genomind Supports Neuroscience Institute (NEI) with Grant to Further Knowledge of Personalized Medicine Among Health ProfessionalsFunding for New Interactive Learning Module Helps Clinicians Put Pharmacogenomics into Practice. Chalfont, PA (PRWEB) May 24, 2012 Genomind, LLC. has awarded an education grant to the Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI) to further knowledge of personalized medicine among mental health professionals. The Genomind grant will support the development of NEI’s new Mixed Media Activity (MMA) entit...

Study links mental health problems to poor prognosis in male cancer patientsMen suffering from psychiatric problems when diagnosed with cancer are more likely to die from the disease, according to a new study part-funded by the Wellcome Trust. The findings also reveal that those with psychiatric illness are likely to be olde...

Older African-Americans use religious songs to cope with stress, study shows(Medical Xpress) -- New research from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Nursing has shown that older African-Americans use religious songs in a personal way to cope with stressful life events. Songs long have been an important wa...

Cancer diagnosis may increase risk of death in men with mental illnessMen suffering from psychiatric problems when diagnosed with cancer are more likely to die from the disease, according to a new study published today in the British Journal of Cancer.

Brookhaven Retreat Announces Unique Poncho(R) ProgramBrookhaven Retreat, a voluntary residential facility exclusively for women with mental health and/or substance issues, gives details about its unique Poncho® Program. Knoxville, TN (PRWEB) May 24, 2012 The Poncho® Program was developed by Jacqueline Dawes, founder and owner, of Brookhaven Retreat. This effective program is specific to Brookhaven Retreat. Ms. Dawes created the program be...

Mixer Direct Expands Operations and Increases Number of Employees With New LocationWith new location MixerDirect now utilizes CNC machining technology Louisville, KY (PRWEB) May 24, 2012 Mixer Direct, a leading supplier of liquid processing and mixer equipment, has moved their office and manufacturing plant to Louisville, KY. With their new facility, Mixer Direct has more than doubled their workforce in addition to expanding their machining capabilities enabling them to produce...

Get Moving for Better Mental Health TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 05/24/12 -- Can a daily walk improve your mood? Will riding your bike or signing up for a yoga class make you feel better both physically and mentally? Yes, according to most studies on exercise and depression, being mobile and engaging in fitness activities is good for everyone. But for some people with moderate to severe major depression, aerobic exercise may...

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