Long-Term Relationships Could Protect Against Drug Abuse
A new study has found that long-term relationships lessen the appeal of amphetamine, suggesting that social bonds formed in adulthood lead to changes in the brain that may prevent drug abuse. For the study, researchers examined prairie voles, rodents that form lifelong bonds with their mating partners. The researchers, led by Zuoxin Wang, PhD, of Florida State University, found that the males...
Read MoreHonesty – Is It Always the Best Policy?
“Honesty is the best policy. If I lose mine honor, I lose myself.” – William Shakespeare, English dramatist, playwright and poet (1564-1616) “Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.” – Thomas Jefferson, 3rd President of the United States, author of the Declaration of Independence (1762-1826) Separated by more than two centuries, William Shakespeare...
Read MoreResearch Shows Hand-Rolled Cigarettes Just as Lethal, and More Addictive, than Retail Cigarettes
Contrary to the perceptions held by many smokers, those who roll their cigarettes at home are likely to be hit with much higher levels of addiction-causing agents. They’re also not escaping any of the cancer-causing agents found in traditional cigarettes, say two research studies. One recent study compared amounts of tar emitted from a traditional packaged cigarette to amounts...
Read MoreKids Who Watch R-Rated Movies More Prone to Drink Later
What do R-rated movies and drinking have in common? More than you might think. According to a new study, children allowed to watch R-rated movies are more prone to drink at an earlier age than those who aren’t. The study, which was conducted by researchers at Dartmouth Medical School in New Hampshire found that those whose parents were stricter with viewing habits early on reduced the...
Read MoreList of Medications Linked to Sexual Dysfunction is Longer Than Patients Realize
For millions of people who take prescription medications, the treatment may come down to a choice: get help with a medical condition, or endure awkward and life-disrupting sexual side effects. The list of medications that can cause sexual dysfunction is longer than many patients realize, and doctors and patients should work together to find the right combination of prescriptions for a patient so...
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