Results for Adoption Studies

New studies presented at the American Psychological Association's annual convention indicate that yoga can help to reduce symptoms of depression.

We settled into our seats in the food court at the mall when out of the corner of my eye I noticed it happening again. Her eyes bounced back and forth from my 2 year old daughter to me then back to my daughter then back to me, each time causing her brow to wrinkle in greater curiosity and her mind t

A higher consumption of coffee is linked to a longer life, two new studies say, with the benefits applicable across multiple races.

A bipartisan bill to reform international adoption in the U.S. is running into stiff opposition. Proponents say U.S. foreign policy and programming need to be reorganized to help ensure that millions of orphans are relocated from institutions to families, and that ethical, inter-country adoption by Americans is part of that solution.

If you are a stepparent and decide to adopt your spouse’s children, we want to congratulate you. Becoming your stepchildren’s legal guardian can give stepchildren a sense of security and confirm your commitment to your spouse and his or her family. Even if you have already accepted your stepchildren as your own in your heart, making it official can have many rewards and benefits. Step 1: Filing Adoption Court Forms

According to a recent report, a dearth of research has left physicians in the lurch when it comes to finding guidance on the best approaches to treating various types of pain, particularly with opioid analgesics.

A pair of long-term studies found fewer children and teenagers are coming in contact with opioids, and that hospitalizations from the drugs are down. The same is not true for adults.

A growing body of research shows that having a pet could improve your overall health.

Two new studies from the same research group have found that those who consume one or more sugary drinks per day showed more brain shrinkage on MRI scans and performed more poorly on memory tests.
In one study, the observed effect was equivalent to a 3.5-year difference in brain aging seen on MRI...

Teenagers and young adults who frequently use marijuana may be hurting their brainpower, according to studies presented Saturday at the American Psychological Association meeting in Washington.

Research by the Alliance of Community Health Plans revealed five best practices for health plans that want to influence and support physicians in the exam room.

Climate change promises to be one of the defining environmental and social problems of our lifetime, and one that will become ever more relevant and important as we move into the future. Employers in all fields will increasingly seek to hire those with an understanding of climate change and how it relates to business models, public policy, economies and livelihoods, conservation, and human health and happiness…

One Alabama couple with six grown biological children adopt six more children from foster care.

The Senate voted 26-12 to allow faith-based adoption agencies to refuse service based on religion

List and summary of independent academic and peer-reviewed research into Davis methods for dyslexia intervention.

When Richard and Paula Charlebois married, they wanted children but their personal circumstances didn’t allow for them to come traditionally. Fortunately for...

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"As I sit here thinking of life and what our family has become over the past couple of years, I have a mix of emotions. If anyone knows me, they know how much I love my kids, but there is more to the story than most know. Raising a family is real work, and I am not sure if things would be different if Lynn and I had our children like most do
The exception to our family is that everyone is adopted…