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What Are America's Saddest Cities?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:42:33 +0000

In a recent list of the happiest and saddest cities compiled by Men’s Health, it should come as no shock that residents of Honolulu, Hawaii are the most blissful. But sun, sand, and surf aren’t always enough. In fact, a few of the 10 cities with the unhappiest people have plenty of all three. Using [...]

Can Singing Help Heal Depression, Improve Parkinson's Conditions? — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:22:35 +0000

Parkinson’s Disease is a frustrating and frightening medical condition, and treatment options are few. However, a group in Canterbury, England may have made a surprising discovery that could benefit not only them, but everyone else in the world – singing seems to make them feel better. Canterbury Christ Church University’s Skylark choir is comprised entirely of [...]

Depressed Fathers Can Cause Behavioral Issues in Kids — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:32:58 +0000

A study of 20,000 US families found kids with fathers suffering from depression are more likely to have emotional and behavioral problems than other children.

Michael Weitzman at the New York University School of Medicine, who authored the study, said these findings are especially important at a time when unemployment is high and some military dads are returning from Afghanistan and Iraq with emotional wounds.