Older adults share experiences of aging positively
A new study has revealed the most important factors for aging positively, according to the lived experiences and views of older adults in England.
Sep 2, 2025
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A whole-club approach to youth mental health promotion
Sports clubs have the potential to provide a profound and positive impact on the mental health of their younger members, but the whole club must be engaged to make a real difference.
Jun 10, 2025
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AI-driven study finds appearance, not health, is the top exercise motivator
A new study from Tel Aviv University used AI tools for the first time to discover what motivates people to exercise and which strategies are most effective for maintaining physical fitness.
Mar 10, 2025
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Fewer sick days: Study confirms the benefits of commuting by bicycle
An active commute that involves exercise can reduce the number of sick days and lower the risk of long sickness absences. Commuting by bicycle in particular is associated with a lower risk of sickness absence. The message ...
Jan 23, 2025
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Study shows 'sandwich carers' experience decline in mental and physical health
People who care for both their children and older family members—also known as 'sandwich carers'—suffer from deterioration in both their mental and physical health over time, finds a new study by UCL researchers.
Jan 6, 2025
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What Elmo—and his human friends—learned by asking Americans about their mental health
Remember when Elmo went viral in January by asking folks on the Internet how they were doing and briefly became the unofficial therapist of X?
Aug 16, 2024
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Family, friends can be more effective health role models than celebrities
Adults in a study who said they looked to a person they knew as role model for good health—such as a friend, relative or health care provider—rather than a celebrity, had greater motivation to reach their health goals. The ...
Jun 25, 2024
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Q&A: Promoting a sense of belonging for LGBTQ+ people may lessen health issues
June is Pride Month, an excellent occasion to celebrate and reflect on the many strides the LGBTQ+ community has made in American society in recent decades.
Jun 21, 2024
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More Americans worry about climate change's effect on mental health, poll finds
As summers get hotter and hurricane seasons less predictable, more Americans now say that climate change affects their mental health, a new poll finds.
Jun 19, 2024
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Developmental supports are crucial for young victims of child abuse, researchers say
In a study published in Child Abuse & Neglect , researchers at the University of South Australia highlight the urgency of ensuring young victims of serious child abuse or neglect get the support they need prior to school ...
Jun 11, 2024
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