Medications
Need a pill to help you sleep? You're far from alone, survey finds
If you struggle to fall asleep at night, you are not alone.
Jun 23, 2022
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News tagged with behavioral health
Psychology & Psychiatry
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities struggled with mental health during COVID lockdowns
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) struggled with their mental health during the COVID-19-induced lockdowns and subsequent restraints on community services, according to a new study published today ...
Jun 23, 2022
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Health
Young adults with higher exposure to household air pollution show worse lung function
A new study led by researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) has evaluated the link between air pollution and lung function of young adults who had recently attained their expected maximum lung ...
Jun 22, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Personalized maps created through artificial intelligence may guide individuals to improved well-being
Decades of longevity research have shown that psychological well-being is strongly tied to physical health, optimism, positive health behaviors, and lower risks of premature death. A team led by investigators at Massachusetts ...
Jun 22, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
High vaccination rates blunted delta variant surge in some US states
US states with low vaccination rates bore the brunt of the COVID-19 surge caused by the delta variant during the summer of 2021, says a study published today in eLife.
Jun 21, 2022
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Pediatrics
75% of teens aren't getting recommended daily exercise
Three out of every four teens aren't getting enough exercise, and this lack is even more pronounced among female students.
Jun 21, 2022
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Surgery
Physical activity, diet improve after bariatric surgery, but do not meet recommended levels
In a long-term study of adults who have undergone bariatric weight loss surgery, University of Florida researchers found participants' physical activity and diet quality improved after surgery, but fell short of federal physical ...
Jun 16, 2022
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Health
Several factors contribute to low physical activity levels of assisted living residents
Many people assume that when older loved ones move to an assisted living community, the planned activities will help their relatives get more physically active. But that's not often the case.
Jun 15, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
No peers, no beers: Research shows youth substance use declined during the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to concerns for youth mental health and social well-being, including its potential to spur substance use behaviors.
Jun 15, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Majority of children who have contact with the child welfare system flourish in adulthood
Most research on children involved with the child welfare system focuses on the negative consequences, such as depression and suicide. A new study from University of Toronto researchers instead examined factors associated ...
Jun 15, 2022
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