Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Does online therapy really work?

A number of sites offer counseling for depression, anxiety and other issues via Internet, phone or text, but it's not right for everyone

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/does-online-therapy-really-work/

What psychiatrists think of the "affluenza" defense

Ethan Couch, the Texas teen who avoided jail time by using an "affluenza" defense, is back in the news, reviving questions about the supposed condition

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-psychologists-think-of-the-affluenza-defense/

What to know before you try online therapy

Counseling via Internet, phone or text message may have some benefits, but it's not for everyone

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/online-therapy-does-it-really-work/

Can Oprah deliver New Year's lift for Weight Watchers?

Diet company's stock price soared more than 500 percent when media mogul revealed her 10% stake. Now comes the hard part

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/can-oprah-deliver-new-years-lift-for-weight-watchers/

Stop migraines before they happen.

healthy lifestyle items

Do you have migraine pain? WebMD shows you simple lifestyle changes that will stop them coming.



From: http://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/features/5-important-lifestyle-changes-for-migraines?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Apps to help you keep your New Year's resolutions

From fitness trackers to a mobile daily journal, these apps can help you keep your goals on track

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/apps-to-help-you-keep-your-new-years-resolutions/

Here's to your health: Medical news that mattered in 2015

New mammogram advice, vaccine controversies, and a little pink pill were among the top health stories of the year

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/heres-to-your-health-medical-news-that-mattered-in-2015/

Avoid Exercise-Related Migraines

young woman with migraine

Do you get a migraine every time your work out? WebMD shows you three ways to curb your post-exercise headaches.



From: http://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/features/avoid-exercise-related-migraines?src=RSS_PUBLIC

ADHD Meds May Raise Risk for Psychotic Side Effects in Some Kids: Study

Two-thirds of children with parental history of mental illness report 'funny feelings' when on the stimulants



From: http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/childhood-adhd/news/20151230/adhd-meds-may-raise-risk-for-psychotic-side-effects-in-some-kids-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Chronic Drinking Plus Binge Drinking Spurs Rapid Liver Damage in Mouse Study

Researchers say impact is more destructive than previously thought



From: http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/news/20151230/chronic-drinking-plus-binge-drinking-spurs-rapid-liver-damage-in-mouse-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Thyroid Cancer Survivors: Good Prognosis, Gloomy Outlook?

Study finds quality of life may suffer, despite favorable odds



From: http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20151229/thyroid-cancer-survivors-good-prognosis-gloomy-outlook?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Mayo Clinic Minute: UV Robots Zap Hospital Germs



From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMnU3w-3ic0

Opioids: What Patients -- and Doctors -- Think

prescription pain pills

Opioids: What Patients -- and Doctors -- Think



From: http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20151229/opioid-survey?src=RSS_PUBLIC