Health
'Wake-up call': third of adults not doing enough physical activity
Nearly a third of all adults are not doing enough physical activity, posing a growing threat to health across the world, a major study said on Wednesday.
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News tagged with household chores
Pediatrics
Pediatrician suggests household chores that are appropriate for children and teens
Age-appropriate chores and responsibilities are an important part of a child's development.
Mar 4, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID's economic fallout increased risks for poor mental health, study finds
A study published today by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research shows that the economic effects of COVID-19 increased the risk for poor mental health among California adults.
Nov 18, 2022
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Neuroscience
Study: Chores, exercise, and social visits linked to lower risk of dementia
Physical and mental activities, such as household chores, exercise, and visiting with family and friends, may help lower the risk of dementia, according to a new study published in the July 27, 2022, online issue of Neurology, ...
Jul 27, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Optimism may promote emotional well-being by limiting how often one experiences stressful situations
"Don't worry, be happy," is more than just song lyrics. A growing body of evidence supports an association between optimism and healthy aging, but it is unclear how optimism impacts health.
Mar 7, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Don't take your cohabitating partner for granted
Living with your romantic partner? Don't take them for granted.
Feb 11, 2022
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Housework linked to sharper memory and better falls protection in older adults
Housework is linked to sharper memory, attention span, and better leg strength, and by extension, greater protection against falls, in older adults, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Open.
Nov 22, 2021
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Spending time on household chores may improve brain health
Engaging in household chores may be beneficial for brain health in older adults. In a recent Baycrest study, older adults who spent more time on household chores showed greater brain size, which is a strong predictor of cognitive ...
Apr 15, 2021
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Health
New research questions myth of the elderly widower
The assumption that an elderly widower can hardly boil an egg simply doesn't stand according to a recent University of Copenhagen study. The study reports that male seniors do cook and only blossom in the kitchen once alone. ...
Dec 7, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Patient previously diagnosed with COVID-19 now coping with 'long COVID'
As COVID-19 continues to impact the world, health care professionals are finding more patients who were diagnosed with the illness but still are dealing with symptoms long after the initial infection has gone. This condition ...
Aug 26, 2020
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