Psychology & Psychiatry
It's hard to admit we're lonely, even to ourselves. Here are the signs and how to manage them
The COVID-19 pandemic has drawn attention to loneliness in Australia.
Aug 13, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Beware of 'media overload' during coronavirus crisis, experts say
If you feel like the news about coronavirus is growing worse by the hour, then it might be time to take stock: How much do you really need to know?
Apr 7, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Pandemic stress physically aged teens' brains, study finds
A new study from Stanford University suggests that pandemic-related stressors have physically altered adolescents' brains, making their brain structures appear several years older than the brains of comparable peers before ...
Dec 1, 2022
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Pediatrics
Ask the Pediatrician: How can I help my kids handle disappointment when things get canceled?
My kids really love playing sports and are worried about more COVID-19 cancelations. How can I help them cope?
Apr 12, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Tackling anxiety, stress and mood slumps by staying physically active
Before Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) transitioned to distance learning because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rob Gizis, a web designer in the Public Affairs office, would ride a Citi Bike four miles from ...
Nov 20, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Working from home? Why detachment is crucial for mental health
As an academic who regularly worked from home in the days before coronavirus, my friends often joked about what they imagined my daily routine might be (such as enjoying a morning gin and not changing out of my pyjamas). ...
May 5, 2020
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Risk of death for people with dementia increases after a hurricane exposure, finds study
A new study published in JAMA Network Open explores mortality risk among older adults living with dementia who were exposed to major US hurricanes.
Mar 13, 2023
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Health
Too much sitting is bad for you—but some types are better than others
The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced a number of new behaviors into daily routines, like physical distancing, mask-wearing and hand sanitizing. Meanwhile, many old behaviors such as attending events, eating out and seeing ...
Apr 2, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Babies cry less with to skin-to-skin contact, says behavioral psychologist
It appears beneficial for mothers and babies to have one hour of skin-to-skin contact per day in the first five weeks after birth. Mothers who do so may experience less anxiety and fatigue and often continue to breastfeed ...
Nov 13, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Caring for dementia patient during pandemic? Try these stress-busting tips
(HealthDay)—The coronavirus pandemic will put extra stress on caregivers of loved ones with dementias, so the Alzheimer's Foundation of America offers some advice.
Apr 3, 2020
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