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Can a Stroll in the Park Replace the Psychiatrist’s Couch?

Can a Stroll in the Park Replace the Psychiatrist’s Couch?

A new generation of psychologists and therapists focus on the relationship between nature and mental health

Standing alone atop a modest mountain in rural Maine, Eric Adams looked out into the darkness all around him. Between the silhouettes of boulders and trees, slivers of yellow light wandered and winked — the eyes of wild animals. Fears began to crowd his mind, but he did not push them away. This was part of his therapy. More…

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Easing the Burden of Military Suicide

Easing the Burden of Military Suicide

A new study shows promising data from the Air Force’s Suicide Prevention Program

Jersey Shore Juice Heads: More Than A Fad?

Jersey Shore Juice Heads: More Than A Fad?

Shifts in male body image may lead to lower self-esteem and more frequent supplement use

Snows Bleed

Snows Bleed

If you thought the terms “snowpocalypse” and “snowmaggeddon” were the most troubling repercussions of this week’s weather, you weren’t alone.

Be Careful with Baby Bottles

Be Careful with Baby Bottles

Public health researchers attempt to teach parents about when to wean – and why

Under Debate: Female Circumcision

Under Debate: Female Circumcision

The American Academy of Pediatrics’ short-lived policy revision on female circumcision ignites debate over how best to eradicate the practice

Is Dementia Screening Worth It?

Is Dementia Screening Worth It?

The jury is out on the benefits of screening for a potentially incurable disease

Are You Living in a Former Meth Lab?

Are You Living in a Former Meth Lab?

Houses once used as meth labs dot the country and pose health risks to their future residents