…childhood experiences; like poverty, maltreatment and mental illness in the family; can have a lasting influence on adult physical health, particularly chronic diseases associated with aging, including diabetes, heart disease,…
…CVH and cognitive performance across all participants that may be explained by genetics and/or exposures or behaviors that are shared by members of the same family. Twin studies are a…
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…the first place: good old-fashioned cigarettes. Even though McClain knows the dangers of cigarettes — lung cancer runs in his family — he thinks it might be easier to kick…
…have an array of drug prevention and treatment programs. One good strategy, he said, is identifying young children suffering from trauma or family problems and getting them help before they…
…for people who have a strong family history of dementia since there are other factors, whether it’s the environment or lifestyle, we don’t know what it is, which could either…
…of time spent socializing on Facebook vs. face-to-face, it is the time spent in-person with our friends and family that probably matters most to reducing symptoms of depression and PTSD…
…at their doctor’s office gossiping about their diagnosis. Some men haven’t told family members they’re having sex with other men. And still more have no idea their partner may have…
…I care for myself and my family during colds and flu. Extra Sleep While we are sleeping, our brains are secreting the hormone melatonin. Melatonin plays a key role in…
Node Smith, ND Teens Struggle with Sadness During the Holiday Season Even though the holiday season is a time of family, warmth and community, many people struggle with depression during…
