September 2018 President’s Message
If I am not for myself, then who will be for me?And if I am only for myself, then what…
Feeling Way Old — But You’re Not? Your Body Could Be Sending Signals
Contact: Angelina Sutin, Ph.D. For Release: Immediately Feeling older than your years? Pay attention to that feeling—because even if you’re…
Depression After Heart Attack and Stroke—A Dangerous Treatment Lag
Contact: Maree Hackett, Ph.D. For Release: Immediately Heart attacks and strokes are disturbingly common around the world: More than 32…
August 2018 President’s Message
Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition of 1914-1916 remains one of the most incredible survival adventures of all time. Ignoring warnings of…
How Our Bodies Cope with Stress: Does Sexual Orientation Matter?
Contact: Vickie Mays, Ph.D. For Release: Immediately Troubling stress and strains over time can inflict a hit on our health—and…
July 2018 President’s Message
The start of summer can mean only one thing: The October NIH submission deadline is just around the corner! Classes…
Meditation: The Brain Reveals That Different Types May Have Some Different Benefits
Contact: Sara Lazar, Ph.D. For Release: Immediately As meditation programs aimed at lowering stress continue to surge in popularity, there…
Better Neighborhood Resources Buffer Children from Damaging Health Effects of Poverty
Contact: Danielle Roubinov, Ph.D. For Release: Immediately There’s a solid link between a family’s socioeconomic status (SES) and children’s health:…
June 2018 President’s Message
“Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that’s the stuff life is made of.” (Benjamin Franklin, Poor…