Psychology & Psychiatry
Cold water swimming might ease depression
For the first time it has been shown open water swimming could be an effective treatment for depression.
Sep 14, 2018
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Health
Mixing energy drinks with alcohol could enhance the negative effects of binge drinking
A key ingredient of energy drinks could be exacerbating some of the negative effects of binge drinking according to a new study.
Aug 14, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Could a mobile app help postnatal depression patients stay in treatment?
A University of Portsmouth researcher has designed an app to help women with postnatal depression stay on track with their treatment and access support from friends and family.
Jul 24, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Academics publish 'highly commended' research on mental health literacy
Academics from the University have published an article in the Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice examining mental health literacy and how it affects help-seeking behaviours and mental health outcomes ...
Jul 9, 2018
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Health
Lifejackets could save 180 or more lives a year
About 180 people died because they weren't wearing a lifejacket in UK waters in the last decade, according to new research.
Jul 6, 2018
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Neuroscience
Stress in infancy 'dramatically alters' body's organs
Scientists have found the first evidence suggesting emotional stress in infancy has significant and far-reaching effects on the body and could result in disease later in life.
May 29, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Alcohol narrows field of vision
Alcohol can make a person engrossed in an activity oblivious to what's going on around them, no matter how bizarre or unexpected that might be.
Apr 5, 2018
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Health
Student invents best-yet personal fall alert device
A Portsmouth student inspired by the worry of seeing his mother fall over when she was unwell has invented a gadget thought to be the most advanced personal alarm ever.
Mar 5, 2018
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Health
Antioxidant supplements have little effect on muscle soreness
Taking antioxidant supplements to reduce muscles soreness after exercise could have almost no effect, according to new research.
Dec 19, 2017
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Health
Winter months most likely to lead to tragedy for men who disappear on a night out
Men are more likely to go missing on a night out and be found dead in December than at any other time of the year, according to a sobering new report from the University of Portsmouth.
Dec 13, 2017
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