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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Social Sciences: News and Research on Social Support
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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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What leads some mothers to perinatal depression?
Persistent sadness, fatigue, changes in sleep and appetite, or loss of interest are common symptoms in mothers suffering from perinatal depression. How do these symptoms evolve? A pioneering study followed the paths of mothers ...
Jun 18, 2025
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Pediatrician offers advice on how to help children build resilience in uncertain times
When parents know precisely the problem to face, they can make an action plan to help their child learn about and manage it. However, in unpredictable or uncertain times, it is harder for parents to know the best way to prepare ...
Apr 21, 2025
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Study explores what motivates LGB parents to have more children
A new study found that only sociodemographic factors—including the parent's age, number of current children, economic status, and level of religiosity—predict the desire and intention to have more children among lesbian, ...
Mar 27, 2025
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What if you lose a parent at a young age? 'Grief lasts a lifetime'
Adults who lost a parent during childhood tend to experience greater attachment anxiety in romantic relationships, according to Carline van Heijningen's doctoral research. However, this anxiety was less pronounced among those ...
Mar 13, 2025
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