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An eating disorder may be hiding in plain sight among adults with type 2 diabetes
Eating disorders are often dismissed as a lack of discipline or picky eating by much of society. Whether it's anorexia, bulimia or binge eating disorder, they are serious mental health conditions that require medical monitoring ...
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Same 'sad' body movements, opposite brain responses: Study reveals differences by depressive symptom level
Previous studies have suggested that body posture and movement can influence emotions. KAIST researchers have extended this line of research by showing that when people perform the same "depressed" body movements, their brain ...
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ADHD linked to higher mortality but medication may help
For the study, published in JAMA Network Open, the researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 19 studies that included data from close to 16 million study participants on three continents.
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Greenspace in the immediate surroundings of the home linked to lower dementia risk
Urban residents with more greenery within 100 meters (328 feet) of their homes have a 20% lower risk of developing dementia over time, according to a new study from Stockholm University and Karolinska Institute that followed ...
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Brief self-care meditation boosts body confidence
Australian adults who completed the self-compassion meditation training reported significantly increased body appreciation, positive well-being and lower self-judgment. The benefits were still evident six weeks after the ...
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For caregivers with cardiovascular conditions, poor sleep and emotional distress are linked to greater strain
Family caregivers often put their own health second. For those already living with cardiovascular conditions, caregiving can add to their physical and emotional strain.
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Severe distress after trauma does not always mean lasting harm, new study finds
For many Israelis, the Oct. 7 terrorist attack marked the beginning of months of uncertainty, fear and repeated exposure to trauma. Yet while emotional strain was common, people did not all respond in the same way.
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Moms, emotions, exercise and memory—multiple factors affect 'pregnancy brain'
Symptoms of anxiety and depression are associated with higher levels of "pregnancy brain," which is also known as "baby brain," "brain fog" or "momnesia," according to a new study by Penn State researchers. Pregnancy brain ...
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Childhood adversity linked to billions in health and economic costs—new research
Childhood trauma can leave scars that last long after the experiences themselves have ended. Its effects can reach into adult life, increasing the risk of mental illness, physical health problems and other difficulties.
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Depression trial finds home brain stimulation with gaming is feasible, but questions remain
A new international clinical trial has found that people living with major depression can reliably use a noninvasive brain stimulation system at home. Published in JAMA Network Open, the study shows that a relatively complex ...
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When a younger sibling has a disability, it places a strain on older children
The strain caused by having a child with a disability affects the whole family. But state support can mitigate the negative consequences. This is the finding of a study that was recently published by the Rockwool Foundation ...
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Horse-assisted therapy linked to lower stress in children with autism, study finds
Occupational therapy that incorporates horses helps reduce the body's stress response in autistic children, according to new research from Colorado State University.
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Ketamine during or after C-sections may ease early postpartum depression symptoms, new study suggests
Ketamine, a medication used in operating rooms for anesthesia and pain control, may offer another benefit for some new mothers: easing early symptoms of postpartum depression after cesarean delivery (C-section), according ...
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When cancer turns critical, the patient isn't the only one suffering
While doctors fight to save the lives of cancer patients in intensive care, family members, partners and friends are often left carrying a heavy burden of their own, with research revealing widespread anxiety, depression, ...
Oct 17, 2026
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How psychological stress can trigger arthritis flares via an inflammatory pathway
Psychological stress has long been associated with worsening symptoms in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, the underlying mechanism connecting psychological stress to the occurrence of joint inflammation has remained poorly ...
Oct 16, 2026
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Depression treatment during pregnancy may benefit babies' brain development, randomized trial finds
Treating depression during pregnancy influences infant brain development and early emotional function, according to new research published in Nature Communications.
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Having insurance doesn't mean you can get a mental health appointment
Americans with commercial insurance are generally told they have access to a strong network of mental health providers. But when researchers called providers listed in those networks, securing an appointment was usually difficult ...
Oct 16, 2026
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Social anxiety linked to stronger brain responses to mixed social cues
Ever catch someone looking your way and wonder what they're thinking? For people with social anxiety, that moment may trigger a heightened response in the brain, even though it does not improve their later judgments about ...
Oct 16, 2026
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Strong food preferences may help explain why changing eating habits is hard
Learning new eating habits isn't simple. Our preexisting feelings around food—whether it's a distaste for olives or a love of pastries—could make it harder to learn new eating habits, according to new research from Yale School ...
Oct 16, 2026
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Treating depression during pregnancy may benefit baby's brain development—new research
Treating pregnant women's depression with a short course of talk therapy doesn't just improve their health—it can also shape how their babies' brains develop before birth. That's the finding of a new study we co-authored, ...
Oct 16, 2026
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'Highly sensitive' people may not experience everything more intensely, study suggests
Environmental sensitivity may be a misleading name for a personality trait that appears to have less to do with how people respond to their physical environments and more to do with how they are affected by social experiences ...
Oct 16, 2026
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Manchester Arena attack: Pioneering rehab program gives hope for remarkable recoveries
Survivors of major trauma can achieve a remarkable rate of recovery when given the right support, according to a new University of Manchester–led study examining a pioneering rehabilitation program developed in response to ...
Oct 16, 2026
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Mindfulness exercises can support psychotherapy for adolescents
A brief mindfulness exercise at the beginning of a psychotherapy session can have a positive effect on psychological symptoms in adolescent patients. This is the finding of a study conducted at Heidelberg University's Centre ...
Oct 16, 2026
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Scaling perinatal mental health care: Scientists assess home visiting programs in Midwest
Can reaching out to new mothers right at the outset of parenting set them on the right path? A new study published in BMC Health Services Research assesses home health visitation programs, which provide perinatal mental health ...
Oct 16, 2026
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Changing the conversation around mental health may reduce stigma
It took just one class period to change how a group of college students view mental illness.
Oct 16, 2026
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