Double shifts disrupt normal cortisol patterns
Working double shifts is associated with alterations in normal cortisol patterns, according to a study published online April 8 in Nursing Open.
Apr 16, 2026
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No shelter, no cool-down: Why Salt Lake heat waves hit the unhoused hardest
People experiencing unsheltered homelessness often navigate a treacherous world in which the choices available to them are very limited. They do it with compelling ingenuity and deftness. But while they are functional, they ...
Mar 18, 2026
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Smartwatch system helps parents shorten and defuse children's severe tantrums early
Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a smartwatch-based alert system that signals parents at the earliest signs of a tantrum in children with emotional and behavioral disorders—prompting them to intervene before it intensifies.
Dec 15, 2025
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New study validates lower limits of human heat tolerance
A study from the University of Ottawa's Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit (HEPRU) has confirmed that the limits for human thermoregulation—our ability to maintain a stable body temperature in extreme heat—are ...
Mar 31, 2025
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Dairy farm workers' sleep and stress levels impacted by calving season demands
Sleep is as important to humans as food and water, but it is often sacrificed to work, especially for farm workers. Dairy farming, in particular, can involve long hours and substantial physical activity, especially on farms ...
Feb 27, 2025
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Music can ease the January blues—but the types of songs that work depend on your age and mindset
Music can significantly boost your mental health—delivering benefits similar to those provided by exercise or weight loss. It can also reduce feelings of anxiety and physiological measures of stress and, as neuropsychologist ...
Jan 16, 2024
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Effect of workplace sound level on physiological well-being revealed in new study
The sound made by a refrigerator is just 50 A-weighted decibels. A ringing telephone generates 70 dBA, a leaf blower 110 dBA and a jet engine 150 dBA.
Feb 2, 2023
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Examining transport solutions for health
A team from Brazil has looked at the different stresses on the human body when walking, cycling, and driving. Their findings suggest that taking non-motorized trips is the best option in terms of health and well-being.
Nov 30, 2022
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