Psychology & Psychiatry
Natural mentors provide crucial social connection for student athletes, study finds
Oprah Winfrey famously said, "A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself."
Apr 6, 2021
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University of Kansas
Health
Researchers answer call to improve sleep for firefighters to boost performance and safety
A team of investigators at the University of Kansas is collecting data and designing interventions to improve the quality of sleep for firefighters and paramedics in the Lawrence Douglas County Fire-Medical Department.
Mar 1, 2021
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Facing heat illness, dehydration risks, marching bands need access to athletic trainers
Nearly every fall, as football teams return to the field, tragic stories of players falling ill and even dying of heat trauma make the headlines. What many don't consider is that marching band members—who don heavy uniforms ...
Feb 11, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Music therapy feasibility study proves promising in cancer care
The principles of a music education approach for children show promise when used as the basis for music therapy with adult cancer patients.
Feb 3, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Addiction researchers recount creating virtual recovery meetings during pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has created new perils and challenges for people experiencing substance use disorders and addictive behaviors. Social distancing and isolation can trigger loneliness, anxiety and depression. These circumstances ...
Jan 21, 2021
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Health
Studies show breakfast can improve basketball shooting performance
Parents around the world have long told us that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Soon, basketball coaches may join them.
Jan 13, 2021
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Health
Surgical abortion restriction did not decrease clinic visits during pandemic, study shows
Abortions have decreased significantly this year, due largely to pandemic-related factors. But other veiled influences stemming from state-related policies have affected this number in surprising ways.
Nov 9, 2020
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Neuroscience
Study reveals less connectivity between key brain regions in people with FXTAS premutation
A new paper in the journal NeuroImage: Clinical from researchers at the University of Kansas reveals a possible early indicator of Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome, or FXTAS. The disease afflicts some older people ...
Aug 3, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Self-assured daughters reduce feminist moms' psychological distress
Not only do feminist mothers have more self-assured feminist daughters, their young adult daughters' voices have a significant, positive psychological influence on the moms, according to a new study.
Jul 28, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study looks at excessive exercise in people with eating disorders
For most people, exercise is healthy for both body and mind. Hours spent jogging, bike riding or lifting weights can elevate mood, boost heart health, build muscle and spur weight loss.
Jul 24, 2020
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