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Health

Better coaching needed to prevent burnout among video gaming pros

Early research into the growing electronic sports (esports) industry highlights a need for better coaching to prevent burnout among professional players.

Apr 13, 2022

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Study finds only children are more likely to care for aging parents, but don't suffer worse mental health

Only children can manage the emotional and psychological demands of caring just as well as those who share duties with siblings, according to UCL researchers.

Apr 6, 2022

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Breakthrough success in provision of automated psychological therapy using virtual reality

In the largest ever clinical trial of VR for mental health, published today in The Lancet Psychiatry, and funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), automated therapy was shown to work well for patients ...

Apr 6, 2022

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Pandemic 'shielding' led to two-fold rise in depressive symptoms in over-50s

Older people who were shielding throughout the pandemic were nearly twice as likely to experience depressive symptoms compared to those who were not, even after accounting for loneliness and having fewer social contacts, ...

Apr 4, 2022

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Examining the link between blood pressure and emotions

Hypertension is a disease. However, in the majority of cases, there is no clear medical explanation, referred to as "essential hypertension". Could psychological factors play a role? In this context, Konstanz biological health ...

Mar 31, 2022

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Psychology & Psychiatry

For new mothers, feeling low in social status poses risk to health

When it comes to the link between socioeconomic status and health, perception can be as important as reality. A study published by the American Psychological Association finds that new mothers who see themselves as lower ...

Mar 24, 2022

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Psychology & Psychiatry

APA calls for population health approach to solve critical issues in society

Psychologists should adopt a population health approach to their work, focusing on the health of entire communities and taking into account such factors as income, education, culture and environment, according to the American ...

Mar 24, 2022

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Philosophical, moral beliefs tied to religion determine vaccine acceptance

Strong philosophical and moral beliefs associated with many religions can contribute to vaccine hesitancy and reduce vaccination rates, a new study shows.

Mar 23, 2022

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Obstetrics & gynaecology

IVF children shown to have a better quality of life as adults in new study

Being conceived via assisted reproductive technology (ART), such as IVF, may provide some advantages in quality of life in adulthood, according to the results of a new study.

Mar 23, 2022

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