Health
Study finds the burdens of spousal caregiving alleviated by appreciation
The fact that spouses often become caregivers for their ailing partners is quite common in American life - and few roles are more stressful.
Aug 28, 2017
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Health Psychology
Arthritis & Rheumatism
How you think about your arthritis makes a difference
(HealthDay)—How well you cope with knee arthritis depends a lot on your mental outlook, a new study suggests.
Aug 24, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study a breakthrough in understanding chronic pain in children
A University of Calgary psychologist who studies pediatric pain has made a breakthrough in understanding the cause of chronic pain in adolescents—by focusing on those recovering from major surgeries.
Aug 23, 2017
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Health
Self-efficacy boosts physical activity in osteoarthritis patients
Osteoarthritis patients that are more confident in their abilities in the morning go on to be more physically active throughout the day, according to a team of Penn State researchers.
Jul 27, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Perceiving oneself as less physically active than peers is linked to a shorter lifespan
Would you say that you are physically more active, less active, or about equally active as other people your age?
Jul 20, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Bad feelings can motivate cancer patients
Feeling down is a common side effect of being diagnosed with cancer. Anxiety, guilt, and distress often come hand-in-hand with diagnosis and treatment.
Apr 25, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Cold symptoms feel worse when people feel lonely
Suffering through a cold is annoying enough, but if you're lonely, you're likely to feel even worse, according to Rice University researchers.
Mar 30, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds parents' perceptions play key role in teens' driving preparedness
Preparing teens for safe independent driving could save lives, though historically there has been very little research to guide parents of teens with learner permits.
Mar 27, 2017
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Medications
Doctors prescribe more antibiotics when expectations are high, study says
Experimental evidence confirms what surveys have long suggested: Physicians are more likely to prescribe antibiotics when they believe there is a high expectation of it from their patients, even if they think the probability ...
Feb 16, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Having a happy spouse could be good for your health
Having a happy spouse may be related to better health, at least among middle-aged and older adults, according to a new study published by the American Psychological Association.
Sep 30, 2016
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