Psychology & Psychiatry
The psychology of comfort food: Why we look to carbs for solace
Amid the global spread of COVID-19 we are witnessing an increased focus on gathering food and supplies.
Apr 15, 2020
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Health
Malnutrition is on the rise in older adults
While the obesity crisis is still considered the foremost public health epidemic in the west, one often overlooked condition is quickly becoming a growing concern. Malnutrition, sometimes referred to as under-nutrition, affects ...
Jan 24, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Maternal depression on rise in poor countries
Women in low and medium-income countries struggle with many health issues in pregnancy and childbirth, but little attention is given to antenatal depression—which is on the rise in many developing countries, new PLOS ONE ...
Jan 21, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Recession-related suicide on the rise in male mental health patients
Recession-related increases in suicide have previously been reported globally. New research has shown an equivalent rise in suicide by mental health patients, particularly men aged 45-54.
Jun 13, 2019
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
As plaque deposits increase in the aging brain, money management falters
Aging adults often show signs of slowing when it comes to managing their finances, such as calculating their change when paying cash or balancing an account ledger.
May 29, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers identify the families with the most sibling bullying
Sibling bullying does have an effect on mental health later in life for both the victims and the bullies, it needs to be taken more seriously by parents and healthcare professionals. There are families where sibling bullying ...
Feb 13, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Money ills add to cancer struggle
One in five cancer patients could be experiencing financial difficulties because of their care needs, according to new research published in the Journal of Cancer Survivorship.
Dec 5, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Financial difficulties linked to worse outcomes from cancer treatment
Financial difficulties can significantly impact a cancer patient's quality of life during treatment and may even increase their risk of death, according to the results of a pooled analysis presented at the ESMO 2016 Congress ...
Oct 11, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Strong associations between young people's sustained exposure to economic hardship and worse cognitive function
Poverty and perceived hardship over decades among relatively young people in the U.S. are strongly associated with worse cognitive function and may be important contributors to premature aging among disadvantaged populations, ...
Sep 27, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Financial worries linked to mental health issues among university students
Experiencing financial difficulties and worrying about debt at university increases the risk of mental health conditions such as depression and alcohol dependency, according to new research from the University of Southampton ...
Aug 9, 2016
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