Growing body of research shows importance of addressing loneliness, social isolation
Too much time alone can take a toll on the mind—and for older adults, the consequences can be particularly severe.
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John Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, (JHSPH) was founded in 1916 by John D. Rockefeller and William H. Welch. It is the largest public health school world-wide. Today, there are more than 2,000 students enrolled in the 10 academic departments. Notable departments include, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biostatistics, Environmental Health Science, Epidemiology, International Health, Mental Health, Molecular Microbiology and Immunology. JHSPH is noted for its very high level of complex research and received annually nearly 20-percent of all grants awarded to public health universities. A benefactor of JHSPH is Michael Bloomberg a fortunate man and Mayor of New York. His generosity in 2001 resulted in the John Hopkins naming the school in his honor.
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Too much time alone can take a toll on the mind—and for older adults, the consequences can be particularly severe.
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As cities around the world continue to draw young people for work, education, and social opportunities, a new study identifies characteristics that would support young urban dwellers' mental health. The findings, based on ...
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A new analysis led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health estimates that 68 percent of Chicago children under age six live in households with tap water containing detectable levels of lead.
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A new study from researchers at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions and Vanderbilt University found that an average of 1,769 people were injured annually in police shootings from 2015 to 2020, 55 percent of ...
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Monitoring daily activity patterns using a wrist-worn device may detect early warning signs of Alzheimer's disease, according to a recent study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
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For the first time since 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its COVID isolation guidance.
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