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Researchers at Kanazawa University analyzed data from 16,296 adults affected by the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake and the subsequent heavy rainfall disaster to examine factors associated with psychological distress and the ...
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While older adults often get the most attention for being isolated, young people are losing more of their quality of life—such as feeling healthy, happy and able to enjoy daily activities—because they feel lonely.
Oct 12, 2026
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Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that influences how people communicate and process information. A significant proportion of autistic children do not speak or speak only a few words. Many find it difficult to communicate ...
Oct 8, 2026
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When technology designers work on mental health issues that people tend to conceal or struggle to describe, they often end up with elegant solutions that can make problems worse, according to new research from the University ...
Oct 6, 2026
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Adolescence, the critical developmental stage between childhood and adulthood, is often marked by significant changes in friendships, appearance, preferences and attitudes. For some young people, it can be a tumultuous period ...
Recent media reports have suggested neo-Nazis in Australia may be actively trying to recruit autistic young men. Some research—including in Autism in Adulthood—suggests some autistic people may be more likely to engage with ...
Sep 28, 2026
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Two new papers by Oregon State University scientists suggest that social media may do little to replace the emotional support people receive from in-person relationships and that the timing of social media use may matter ...
Sep 23, 2026
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The numbers paint a grim picture. Roughly half of all U.S. adults are lonely, according to a 2023 report, and nearly as many feel socially isolated. Though just as serious as other health risks, loneliness and social isolation ...
Sep 23, 2026
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In December 2024, the share of South Koreans ages 65 and older surpassed 20% for the first time, making it what demographers like us call a "super-aged society." By August 2026, that share had risen further to 22.1%.
Sep 15, 2026
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Interacting with animals can make people feel calmer, less lonely and less anxious. A new study from the University of California, Davis, shows that animals play an active role in shaping these interactions and their outcomes.
Sep 15, 2026
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