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New study finds depression, poor mental health linked to higher heart disease risks among young adults
Young adults who feel down or depressed are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease (CVD) and have poor heart health, according to a new study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers who analyzed data from more than ...
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Study: Disordered eating is not only a disease of affluent girls
Predominant stereotypes about eating disorders suggest that it is a condition mainly associated with girls from wealthy backgrounds. However, a new study from Michigan State University found that boys living in disadvantaged ...
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It might be scary, but making phone calls can be good for young people's wellbeing
Some people might remember the days of coming back from school eager to call a friend, sometimes sitting for hours talking about anything and everything. However, today most young people rarely call each other. The very idea ...
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Study shows how personal stories of health risks got students to stop vaping
A new Western study shows that university students who were regularly vaping wanted to cut back after learning about the threat the habit could pose to their health.
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Coercive control takes significant toll on children: Systematic review
Children can often be overlooked in situations involving interparental coercive control, but the impact on them is significant, a new research review from The Australian National University (ANU) has found.
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My kid is biting, hitting and kicking. I'm at my wit's end, what can I do?
Everyone with young children experiences parenting challenges. And these are often exacerbated by parental exhaustion, financial or relationship difficulties, and work stress.
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A drug that increases dopamine can reverse the effects of inflammation on the brain in depression
An Emory University study published in Molecular Psychiatry shows levodopa, a drug that increases dopamine in the brain, has potential to reverse the effects of inflammation on brain reward circuitry, ultimately improving ...
Jan 27, 2023
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Reducing the temptation to cheat in relationships
The beneficial effects of putting yourself in someone else's shoes are well known. But can doing so in romantic relationships reduce the temptation to cheat? A team of psychologists from Reichman University in Israel and ...
Jan 27, 2023
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A young mother is accused of killing her children. What is postpartum depression and psychosis?
A Massachusetts woman is accused of killing her three- and five-year-old children, and injuring her seven-month-old baby, raising questions how an apparently loving mother could turn on her young family.
Jan 27, 2023
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Abortion law, suicide rate study adds to raging debate. But are we missing the point?
A study published in December showed a connection between restrictive abortion laws and increased suicides by pregnant women in the U.S.
Jan 27, 2023
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Poor literacy linked to worse mental health worldwide, study shows
People with poor literacy battle more mental health problems worldwide, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
Jan 26, 2023
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False confidence in blood pressure knowledge can undermine intentions to seek care
The majority of Americans do not know the threshold for normal/healthy blood pressure—yet they are confident that they do, according to a new USC study published this week in the journal Medical Decision Making.
Jan 26, 2023
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Events serve as 'stepping stones' en route to retrieved memories
"Dang it, I lost my keys!"
Jan 26, 2023
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Study shows correlation between poor sleep and suicide risk in college-aged adults
A study led by researchers in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine—Tucson identified a link between sleep problems and suicidal thoughts and behaviors that may help reduce suicide ...
Jan 26, 2023
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Fear of public places is common in adults with epilepsy, says study
About 5.1 million people in the U.S. have a history of epilepsy, which causes repeated seizures. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder. While current research has shown ...
Jan 26, 2023
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Does practicing gratitude help us to be less stressed?
Researchers from Irish universities have carried out a study with 68 adults and found that gratitude has a unique stress-buffering effect on both reactions to and recovery from acute psychological stress. This effect can ...
Jan 26, 2023
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Exploring the positive aspects of caring for relatives at home
Fatigue, stress, scarcely any free time or feeling unappreciated: Those caring at home for relatives suffering from conditions such as dementia often feel overwhelmed or under great mental strain. For the first time in Germany, ...
Jan 26, 2023
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A laugh a day keeps the doctor away?
Feeling funny? Natalie Dattilo says that's a good thing.
Jan 26, 2023
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Investigative reporter, who covered murder-suicides, explains how journalists are vulnerable to trauma
It never really dawned on me how vulnerable journalists were to trauma until I took a job as an investigative reporter. I spent most of 2021 and 2022 verifying, analyzing and writing stories about murder-suicides.
Jan 26, 2023
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Using running to escape everyday stresses may lead to exercise dependence instead of mental well-being
Recreational running offers a lot of physical and mental health benefits—but some people can develop exercise dependence, a form of addiction to physical activity which can cause health issues. Shockingly, signs of exercise ...
Jan 25, 2023
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