Archive for July 1st, 2009

Depression, Anxiety Bad for the Heart

Two new studies show that problems with the mind can play a significant role in problems of the heart. One study found that anxiety and depression can increase the incidence of angina, the chest pain that sends many people to the doctor, said Dr. Mark Sullivan, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University [...]

Smokes "still too cheap": health expert

Governments should increase the price of cigarettes, says a behavioural scientist who helped establish Australia’s first comprehensive national anti-smoking campaign. Professor David Hill, director of the Cancer Council of Victoria has been made an Officer in the Order of Australia (AO) for his efforts in cancer awareness and prevention. While in countries like Australia smoking [...]