Psychology & Psychiatry
Can humor help treat depression and anxiety?
An analysis of published studies suggests that humor therapy may lessen symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Jun 21, 2023
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Pediatrics
Fathers key to supporting breastfeeding and safe infant sleep
Fathers can make a huge difference in whether an infant is breastfed and placed to sleep safely, according to a recent survey of new fathers via the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) for Dads. This new tool ...
Jun 16, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Shifting from social comparison to 'social savoring' seems to help psychosocial well-being
The literature is clear: There is a dark side to engaging with social media, with linkages to depressive symptoms, a sense of social isolation, and dampened self-esteem recently revealed in the global discourse as alarming ...
Jun 15, 2023
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Neuroscience
Exercise is medicine: Get moving after a concussion to heal faster
People who did light exercise within 48 hours after a concussion saw their symptoms resolve in about half the time as those who waited more than a week to exercise, a new University of Michigan study found.
Jun 15, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Cutting back on social media reduces anxiety, depression, loneliness: Study
Last month, the American Psychological Association and the U.S. Surgeon General both issued health advisories. Their concerns and recommendations for teens, parents and policymakers addressed a mounting body of research that ...
Jun 14, 2023
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Medications
'Smart' drugs can decrease productivity in people who don't have ADHD, study finds
New research from the University of Cambridge and the University of Melbourne, published in Science Advances, shows neurotypical workers and students taking cognitive enhancers, or "smart" drugs, may actually be inhibiting ...
Jun 14, 2023
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Health
Millions of women are working during menopause, but US law isn't clear on employees' rights or employers' obligations
While she was interviewing Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler in March 2023, Drew Barrymore suddenly exclaimed: "I'm so hot … I think I'm having my first hot flash!"
Jun 12, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
This tick season, beware the tiny bugs that can carry Lyme disease: A danger to the heart
Warmer weather is drawing people outdoors to enjoy nature. But for those who spend time working in the garden or walking along wooded or grassy trails, it also means greater exposure to a menace so tiny they may never even ...
Jun 6, 2023
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Sleep disorders
Technology is radically changing sleep as we know it
From sleep trackers to wakefulness drugs, the 21st century has seen an influx of new technology that could radically alter the way we sleep.
May 31, 2023
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Radiology & Imaging
The pros and cons of using ChatGPT in clinical radiology: An open discussion
Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, the use of large language models (LLMs) powered by artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm. Now, researchers have investigated the potential of using these types ...
May 23, 2023
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