News tagged with socioeconomic factors
New study examines how health affects happiness
(Medical Xpress)—A new study published in the Journal of Happiness Studies found that the degree to which a disease disrupts daily functioning is associated with reduced happiness.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 13, 2012 |
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Obesity epidemic threatens health of all social groups equally
It is often assumed that those on low incomes and with low levels of education are overly represented in the major increase in obesity of recent decades.
Overweight and Obesity
Nov 12, 2012 |
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Self-image and social interaction help to explain the link between exercise and mental health
We've heard it time and time again: exercise is good for us. And it's not just good for physical health – research shows that daily physical activity can also boost our mental health. But what actually accounts for the ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Sep 25, 2012 |
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Minority children at higher risk for weight problems in both US and England
With ties to diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol, childhood obesity in wealthy countries is certainly of growing concern to researchers. A new study explores the ties between childhood weight problems, socioeconomic ...
Health
Sep 25, 2012 |
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Grateful teens may have less risk for depression, other problems
(HealthDay) -- For anyone raising teenagers, the idea of helping them feel grateful for everyday things may seem like a long shot; just getting them to mumble a "thank you" every now and then can be a monumental ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Aug 06, 2012 |
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Anxiety and depression increase risk of sick leave
Long-term sick leave is a burden for individuals and society at large, yet very little is known about the underlying reasons for it. Researchers at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, in collaboration ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jul 31, 2012 |
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Policies needed to tackle inequalities in deaths from heart disease in England
Although improved treatment uptake for coronary heart disease in England has resulted in a dramatic fall in death rates over recent years, improvements in major risk factors vary substantially between richer and poorer people, ...
Cardiology
Jun 12, 2012 |
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Early-life risk factors for non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Factors influencing early life non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) incidence include family characteristics, high fetal growth, older maternal age, low birth order, and male gender, according to a study published May 22 in the Journal of ...
Cancer
May 22, 2012 |
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'Health care deserts' more common in black neighborhoods
New research into "health care deserts" finds that primary-care physicians are especially hard to find in predominantly Black and/or low-income Hispanic metropolitan neighborhoods.
Health
Apr 25, 2012 |
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Lack of sleep is linked to obesity, new evidence shows
Can lack of sleep make you fat? A new paper which reviews the evidence from sleep restriction studies reveals that inadequate sleep is linked to obesity. The research, published in a special issue of the The American Journal of ...
Health
Apr 17, 2012 |
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Six developmental trajectories ID'd in children with autism
(HealthDay) -- Six longitudinal developmental trajectories have been identified among children with autism, with significant heterogeneity seen in developmental pathways within these trajectories, according ...
Autism spectrum disorders
Apr 02, 2012 |
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Reports on impact of poverty and social class on myocardial infarction outcomes
The Canadian Journal of Cardiology has published a paper on the effect of socioeconomic factors on myocardial infarction outcomes.
Cardiology
Mar 08, 2012 |
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Maternal obesity may influence brain development of premature infants
Maternal obesity may contribute to cognitive impairment in extremely premature babies, according to a new study by researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Health
Mar 08, 2012 |
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Study: Impulsive kids play more video games
Impulsive children with attention problems tend to play more video games, while kids in general who spend lots of time video gaming may also develop impulsivity and attention difficulties, according to new research published ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 23, 2012 |
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Being born in another country may protect against stroke for US Hispanics
New research finds foreign-born Hispanics now living in the United States appear to be less likely to have a stroke compared to non-Hispanic white people. The research was released today and will be presented at the American ...
Neuroscience
Feb 21, 2012 |
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