Parkrun participation surging thanks to parkwalkers, new research shows
New research from the University of Stirling has revealed that introducing parkwalkers to parkrun events has led to a surge in those walking the routes.
Jan 12, 2026
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Social Sciences: News and Research on Social Environment
MeSH tree: I01.880.853.500
Juggling two worlds: Caregivers of leukemia patients struggle to balance care and daily life
Caregivers of individuals diagnosed with acute leukemia face a difficult balancing act: meeting the urgent demands of cancer care while managing their daily responsibilities. A new qualitative study published in the journal ...
Jan 8, 2026
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Study highlights link between eviction rates and gun violence
Violent crime has fallen to historic lows in Chicago, although gun violence continues to plague neighborhoods with concentrated poverty. A 2023 study of five major cities showed that more than 55% of shootings occurred in ...
Jan 7, 2026
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Why we get—and how to beat—the 'holiday blues'
For some, it's the most wonderful time of the year.
Dec 22, 2025
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How do childcare tax credits affect children's long-term health?
The US Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC), which helps offset a portion of child or dependent care expenses, requires that both parents in married households, or the primary caregiver in single-parent and divorced ...
Dec 17, 2025
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Friendship can be an important lifeline for older adults without children
Friendship can be one of the keys to staying healthier later in life—that was one of the key findings from new research at the University of New Hampshire that took a closer look into the growing public health concern of ...
Dec 4, 2025
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Social support predicts longevity and improved quality of life among older adults
Two recent studies from the University of Eastern Finland show that social support plays an important role in health and well-being in later life. Having access to adequate social support is associated with longevity among ...
Nov 28, 2025
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Online connections hold double-edged impact on teen mental health, study finds
While adolescents and teens around the world are more socially connected than ever through online social networking sites, they also report more feelings of depression, anxiety and related mental health issues.
Oct 24, 2025
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'You're not alone' can go a long way for adolescents
Social support can be the difference between life and death for children struggling with adverse childhood experiences (like the death or absence of a parent, substance abuse in the household or community violence) at home, ...
Oct 22, 2025
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Marriage tied to higher health and happiness than single life, study finds
Think being single is easier? A new study suggests that marriage might give people a surprising boost in health and happiness.
Oct 1, 2025
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