Grief affects the body, not just the mind
Of course grief can ravage your mind, but science shows it can also weaken your body, leaving you open to illness.
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Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms: News and Research on Bereavement
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Severe maternal grief associated with increased risk of heart failure in child
Prenatal stress is a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease in offspring later in life. In a new study published today in JACC: Heart Failure, maternal loss of a partner or child shortly before or during pregnancy ...
Feb 21, 2024
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Neuroscientists identify 'chemical imprint of desire'
Hop in the car to meet your lover for dinner and a flood of dopamine— the same hormone underlying cravings for sugar, nicotine and cocaine—likely infuses your brain's reward center, motivating you to brave the traffic to ...
Jan 12, 2024
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Current research on prevalence of prolonged grief disorder is inadequate, says study
Proper procedures for diagnosing prolonged grief disorder (PGD) are not being followed in research into its prevalence, according to a study published in Harvard Review of Psychiatry. What's more, most published literature ...
Jan 9, 2024
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For many who are suffering with prolonged grief, the holidays can be a time to reflect and find meaning in loss
The holiday season is meant to be filled with joy, connection and celebration of rituals. Many people, however, are starkly reminded of their grief this time of year and of whom—or what—they have lost.
Dec 21, 2023
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More than a third of people don't know they have dementia—what to do if you suspect your partner has the condition
Around 36% of people in England with dementia are unaware they have the condition, according to a new report from the Dementia Commission.
Dec 6, 2023
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Israel and Palestine in the therapist's office: How counselors support people without taking sides
War and politics can cause serious mental anguish and trauma, even for people thousands of miles away from a conflict. Counselors who specialize in loss and grief may well meet clients who have lost relatives in conflicts ...
Nov 22, 2023
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Poetry can help people cope with loneliness or isolation, shows research
Reading, writing and sharing poetry can help people cope with loneliness or isolation and reduce feelings of anxiety and depression, a new study shows.
Nov 7, 2023
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Viewpoint: As a death doula and professor who teaches about dying, I see a need for more conversations about death
A growing number of folks may have heard of the death-positive movement, death cafés or death-friendly communities—each of which are animated by the understanding that welcoming our own mortality could improve the quality ...
Nov 6, 2023
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Ask the pediatrician: How to talk with your child about the Israel-Gaza war
The Israel-Gaza war is distressing, and children and teens may be wondering why this violence is occurring and what else will happen in the future. Like adults, they are better able to cope with upsetting news and images ...
Nov 6, 2023
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