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07/05/2015

Brief Motivational Interview May Help People Quit Smoking

76213 In a new research project, scientists from the University of Granada in Spain found that motivational interviewing enables smokers to see tobacco as something disagreeable and can help smokers kick the habit.   A goal-oriented approach to psychotherapy, motivational interviewing expresses empathy and generates discrepancies between current behavior and future targets, helping people access… Seguir Leyendo Brief Motivational Interview May Help People Quit Smoking

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05/04/2012

Fast Food Linked to Depression

There is a direct relationship between eating fast food or commercial baked goods (doughnuts, cakes, croissants) and the risk of developing depression, according to a recent study by scientists from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the University of Granada. The findings reveal that consumers of fast food are 51 percent more… Seguir Leyendo Fast Food Linked to Depression

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28/05/2011

Music Therapy Aids in Relieving Fibromyalgia

Spanish researchers have discovered an innovative, non-pharmacological method to help individuals suffering from fibromyalgia — music therapy. In a new study, University of Granada researchers showed that music therapy in association with guided imagery or other relaxation techniques significantly reduced pain, relieved depression and anxiety and improve sleep. Experts believe use of music therapy and… Seguir Leyendo Music Therapy Aids in Relieving Fibromyalgia

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05/02/2011

Substance Abusers Have Trouble ID’ing Emotions from Faces

New research suggests individuals who abuse drugs have difficulty identifying emotions from facial expression. Spanish scientists from the University of Granada analyzed the relation between drug abuse and recognition of basic emotions (happiness, surprise, wrath, fear, sadness and disgust) by drug abusers. They found the abusers had trouble identifying wrath, disgust, fear and sadness by… Seguir Leyendo Substance Abusers Have Trouble ID’ing Emotions from Faces

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10/12/2010

Reading, Writing, ‘rithmetic… And Death?

A new study of children’s attitudes in Spain recommends including the topic of death in schools’ educational curriculum and finds that people with a university degree fear death less than those with less education. In addition, fear of death is most common among women than men, which may affect their children’s perception of death. In… Seguir Leyendo Reading, Writing, ‘rithmetic… And Death?

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04/11/2010

Adolescents in Private Schools Cope Better

Public versus private education — it’s a decision many parents grapple with when considering the best route for their children. New research out of the University of Granada now points to an emotional advantage for adolescents who attend private school in that they appear to be able to cope better with problems than their public… Seguir Leyendo Adolescents in Private Schools Cope Better

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04/11/2010

Study To Identify How Sleep Disorders Affect Risk Perception When Driving

Sleep disorders can have far-reaching effects on an individual’s awareness and ability to function in the day-to-day world. In fact, research indicates that those who have certain types of sleep disorders can have performance deficiencies and decreased energy for response to stimulus. As part of a unique study that aims to analyze how sleep disorders… Seguir Leyendo Study To Identify How Sleep Disorders Affect Risk Perception When Driving

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26/10/2010

Knowledge of Illness Key to Management of Disease

A new test developed by University of Granada researchers measures the ideas and beliefs of individuals diagnosed with a chronic disease. This knowledge, called a cognitive representation of disease, is projected to help in the development of effective clinical psychological treatments. The cognitive representation of a disease is defined as the ideas and beliefs that… Seguir Leyendo Knowledge of Illness Key to Management of Disease

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23/10/2010

Common Sense Affects Coping Strategies for Chronic Disease

Patients with chronic disease are most often not experts on their condition. Much of what they believe about their disease is based on “common sense,” according to researchers at the University of Granada. Common sense makes up the cognitive representation a person has of a chronic illness and comes from such areas as a person’s… Seguir Leyendo Common Sense Affects Coping Strategies for Chronic Disease

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09/10/2010

Prevention Program Improves Antisocial Behavior in Children

A new program piloted at the University of Granada shows promise for helping to prevent antisocial behavior in the early years extending into adulthood. Researchers have pioneered an intervention program aimed at 3-year-old children called Aprender a convivir (learning to live together). Findings of the pilot study revealed that 90 percent of the children who… Seguir Leyendo Prevention Program Improves Antisocial Behavior in Children

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