Health
What makes walking so great for your health and what else you need to do
Janet Rapp strode briskly down a paved path through the city zoo, waving at friends and stopping briefly to greet emus she knows by name.
Nov 13, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How to reduce social media stress by leaning in instead of logging off
Young people's mental health may depend on how they use social media, rather than how much time they spend using it, according to a new study by University of B.C. researchers.
Nov 13, 2024
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Health
Weight loss plans are less effective for many Black women, because they often don't meet their unique needs
The popularity of weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro continue to reflect Americans' desire to slim down. While these new drugs have offered a solution for people struggling with obesity, many eligible patients—especially ...
Nov 13, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychedelic use linked to increased risk of schizophrenia, study finds
Individuals with emergency department visits involving hallucinogen use are at high risk of developing schizophrenia, according to a new study from researchers at ICES, The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa's Department ...
Nov 13, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Depression rates in LGBTQIA+ students are three times higher than their peers, research suggests
Findings published in the Journal of American College Health uncover an alarming rise in depression rates among all higher education students in the United States, but especially among sexual and gender minorities. This population ...
Nov 13, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Men often struggle with transition to fatherhood amid lack of targeted information and support, review suggests
Men often struggle with the transition to fatherhood amid a lack of information and emotional support targeted to their needs, suggests a review of the available qualitative evidence, published in the open access journal ...
Nov 12, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Satellite data and neuroimaging reveal how environment can impact brain development
A recent study links satellite and brain imaging data to identify how environmental factors can impact mental health, cognition and brain development in young people.
Nov 12, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New Zealand paramedics describe nightmares, flashbacks from suicide callouts
Attending suicide callouts is taking a toll on the mental health of paramedics, causing nightmares and flashbacks and harming their personal relationships, a study by the University of Otago, Wellington—Ōtākou Whakaihu ...
Nov 12, 2024
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Health
Unexplained weight loss and what it can mean for your health
It may seem counter-intuitive, but losing weight without even trying may not be a good thing.
Nov 11, 2024
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Health
The dietary intake and nutritional status of Australian soldiers
New research from Southern Cross University unwraps how the military's reliance on fatty and packaged foods could be leading to sub-par performance and mental health problems.
Nov 8, 2024
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