The Behavioral Medicine Report

Today’s update details new research which covers a broad spectrum of health related topics, such as hypnotherapy treatment for ulcerative colitis, yet another reason not to smoke, even more benefits of exercise, IQ and physical attractiveness lead to more money, computerized games can keep the elderly mentally sharp, and the EEG predicts neurological recovery in cardiac patients.

Also, I have noticed more and more studies that provide further indirect support of Dr. Roulette Smith’s viral/stress theory of Autism and Schizophrenia. For those who remain skeptical of the far reaching effects of common viruses, take a look at the study below that finds that the cytomegalovirus (CMV) plays a causal role in high blood pressure and atherosclerosis (hardened arteries). Similar to Dr. Smith’s theory, the right combination of genetic, physiological, and environmental factors are required for the CMV infection to produce its effects.

Here are today’s Science Daily research news update:

• High Blood Pressure Could Be Caused By A Common Virus, Study Suggests
• Trauma Experienced By A Mother Even Before Pregnancy Will Influence Her Offspring’s Behavior
• Brain’s Problem-solving Function At Work When We Daydream
• Older People Need More Sun, Expert Urges
• Health-care Providers Should Explain Vaccine Refusal Risks, Experts Urge
• More Evidence For The Benefit Of Exercise In Cardiovascular Disease – And Even In Heart Failure
• Adults Aren’t Active Enough, 22-year Study Finds
• Walking Often And Far Reduces Risks In Heart Patients
• 29 Percent Of Cancer Studies Report Conflict Of Interest
• New EEG Trace Interpretation Method Predicts Neurological Recovery Of Cardiac Arrest Patients
• Hypnotherapy Boosts Quality Of Life And Health For Ulcerative Colitis Patients
• Playing For Keeps: Computerized Play Helps Elderly Stay Sharp
• Eating Fish, Nuts And Olive Oil May Be Associated With Reduced Risk Of Age-related Blindness
• Diet Prescribed To Lower Blood Pressure Also Reduces Women’s Risk Of Heart Failure
• Smoking Interferes With Recovery From Alcohol-related Brain Damage
• Diet And Exercise Intervention Helps Older, Overweight Cancer Survivors Reduce Functional Decline
• Youths Use Alcoholic Drink Labels To Choose Strongest Drink At Lowest Cost
• Chronic Infection Now Clearly Tied To Immune-system Protein
• New Imaging Technique Reveals Structural Changes In Tourette’s
• Intelligence And Physical Attractiveness Both Impact Income
• Individual Stress Linked To Adolescent Obesity
• Body Movements Can Influence Problem Solving, Researchers Report

Enjoy

CFisher

1. Science Daily Research News Update 4-28-09
2. Science Daily Research News Update 5-11-09
3. Science Daily Research News Update 4-21-09
4. Science Daily Research News Update 4-13-09
5. NIH/NIMH Research News Update 4-10-09