Parkinson's is a debilitating disease characterized by loss of muscle control, but there may be new hope for people with this illness in the form of stem cells. Researchers at Griffith University have found that adult stem cells from the noses of Parkinson's patients can be used to grow dopamine-producing brain cells in rats (the […]
Vitamin D may be useful in slowing the progression of heart failure.
On-line therapy is one of the newest trends in mental healthcare. Although many clients still choose the face-to-face approach, on-line counseling has become an important option for some clients in certain situations. It is not intended for serious mental health issues or illnesses requiring medication, but it can be successful in helping people through difficult life issues like divorce or interpersonal conflict.
This article discusses the potential link between creativity and mental illness.
Operation Beautiful, a campaign to encourage women through positive messages on Post-It notes in public places, is part of a new movement of positive body image campaigns launched to boost the self-esteem of countless women, including those recovering from anorexia and bulimia. Here is an interview with OB chief, Caitlin Boyle.
Professor Norman T. Uphoff of Cornell University is advocating a new way of growing rice in hopes of helping to solve the world food crisis.
Photographer Jackie Mathey had the idea to try to capture the soul of a foster child in a unique photo session that could express their distinct personality. She then displayed the photos at a public exhibition hoping to inspire the audience toward adoption.
Harold Pugh, a 93-year-old man from Minnesota, has finally received his high school degree.
Kids who volunteer with Kids Against Hunger help to create and distribute nutrition-packed meals for hungry children all over the world.
Women have made a lot of progress in seeing their bodies in a positive light in the last several years. Listed below are a few great examples of forward movement in the media and elsewhere that will inspire you to see yourself as already naturally beautiful.