Childhood Stress Might Lead to Genetic Changes
According to Psych Central, new research suggests a person’s level of childhood stress can change their risk for later developing psychiatric disorders. Researchers at Brown University’s Butler Hospital believe epigenetic changes in our human glucocorticoid receptor (GR) gene may be the result of childhood hardships and adversity. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on [...]
Wealthy Shoplifters Raise Questions About Criminal Behavior
A homeless woman shoves cans of soup under her coat to feed herself later. Winona Ryder steals thousands of dollars worth of Merchandise from Saks Fifth Avenue. Both are considered shoplifting but experts agree that both happen for different reasons in a recent news article. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share [...]
Stress Linked to Long-Term Absences from Work
Businesses in the U.K. are feeling the pinch of stress in the workplace. Though it is often preventable, stress has come to represent the single most significant health concern among employees in that country today. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on [...]
Starting Early: Drinking to Cope as a Teen Has Effect on Adult Drinking Behavior in Response to Stress
When teenagers start to drink, they put themselves at risk for many different types of problems. Besides the immediate concerns such as making decisions about driving or a possible punishment from parents, they may be starting a pattern of unhealthy behavior that is difficult to change later. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on [...]
