Psychology & Psychiatry
What is 'breathwork'? And do I need to do it?
From "breathwork recipes" to breathing techniques, many social media and health websites are recommending breathwork to reduce stress.
Jun 25, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Where refugees live matters to their long term mental health
A recently published study led by Dr. Peter Schofield found that refugees living in a neighborhood with a higher proportion of co-nationals were less likely to be diagnosed with a psychotic disorder, like schizophrenia, or ...
Jun 25, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Practicing mindfulness and managing emotions lead to better sleep, says study
Mindfulness—focusing on the present moment—can improve sleep, reduce stress and improve overall health. A new University of South Florida-led study helps explain why.
Jun 24, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Pandemic stress in pregnant mothers may affect anxiety regions of babies' brains
A critical part of the brain linked to risks for anxiety later in life—the left amygdala—was significantly smaller by volume in babies of mothers who reported stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a paper ...
Jun 21, 2024
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Inflammatory disorders
New biomarker research thaws understanding of cold-induced pediatric asthma
Many parents have long known the link between lower air temperatures and asthma flare-ups in children who suffer from the disorder. But a lack of clear science behind the link has kept many feeling left out in the cold.
Jun 21, 2024
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Neuroscience
Research suggests activity in the gut microbiome and brain shapes resiliency
A new UCLA Health study has found that resilient people exhibit neural activity in the brain regions associated with improved cognition and regulating of emotions, and were more mindful and better at describing their feelings. ...
Jun 21, 2024
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Health
Should you worry about your cortisol levels?
If you've spent any time scrolling through health-related TikToks lately, you've probably heard about cortisol. High levels of the so-called "stress hormone" are being blamed for fatigue, headaches, weight gain, mood swings, ...
Jun 19, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Romantic breakups can spark severe trauma in young people, says researcher
What should I study? What do I want to be? How will I pay for my education? Who do I want to spend the rest of my life with? These are the life-changing decisions many young people face.
Jun 18, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study highlights how family dynamics impact work-related stress and enrichment for service members
When one family member is stressed, the whole family may feel it. And this stress can boil over into their work life, including military service.
Jun 18, 2024
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Dentistry
Silent stress among children at the dentist
Children are very stressed by anesthetics injected into the mouth before tooth extraction, in connection with orthodontic treatment. In a study by the University of Gothenburg, a technique was tested to monitor stress levels ...
Jun 14, 2024
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