Psychology & Psychiatry
Just breathe: Mindfulness may help freshman stress less and smile more
Mindfulness training may be one way to help students successfully transition to college life, according to Penn State researchers.
Apr 20, 2017
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E-cigarette use among college students—helpful aid or risky enabler?
Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use continues to rise, and current data regarding use of e-cigarettes among college students are needed. The study, "Electronic Cigarette Use Among College Students: Links to Gender, Race/Ethnicity, ...
Jun 30, 2016
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Ditty bag of condoms, home-use instructions lead to improved comfort and consistency with condom use
A new and successful strategy for combating the spread of sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV draws from an old idea: Practice is fundamental to learning, even when it involves using condoms correctly.
Nov 6, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Homesickness and adjustment in university students
Sure, many young adults are ecstatic at that first taste of freedom that comes with "going away to college." But for some, the intense transition can also trigger intense homesickness. In new research published in the Journal ...
Apr 10, 2013
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College students report low flu vaccine rate
College football and basketball games may provide more than a way for students to show school spirit – they could help prevent the flu.
Dec 3, 2012
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Study of cigarette and waterpipe tobacco smoking shows knowledge gap in perceived health risks
People who smoke both cigarettes and waterpipes – dual users – lack sufficient knowledge about the risks of tobacco smoking and are at considerable risk for dependence and tobacco-related diseases, such as cancer, heart ...
Sep 25, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Sticks and stones: "That's so gay" negatively affects gay students
(Medical Xpress)—People may believe words are not harmful, but the phrase "that's so gay" can have negative consequences for gay, lesbian or bisexual students, a new University of Michigan study indicated.
Aug 29, 2012
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