Psychology & Psychiatry
Keeping the spark lit into the golden years
Research confirms what a lot of folks have guessed: as we age, motivation wanes and getting off the couch and out the door becomes more challenging.
Oct 22, 2020
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Health
Increases in minimum wage may not have anticipated positive health effects, study shows
In the decade-long absence of federal action, many states, counties and cities have increased minimum wages to help improve the lives of workers. While political debate over these efforts has long been contentious, scientific ...
Feb 10, 2020
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Health
Thinking about taking a break from alcohol? Here's how to cut back or quit
It's February and many people are starting to put into place their New Year's resolution to drink less alcohol.
Feb 4, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How five short intentions can help people recovering from depression stay on track
About one in six people in England report experiencing anxiety or depression in any given week, and depression is a major cause of disability worldwide.
Jan 22, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
What happens to deferred intentions in the brain?
Placing a checkmark on the to-do list is an extremely liberating feeling for many eager list lovers, especially when the task has been postponed for a long time. But what happens in our brain when we have completed a postponed ...
Jan 10, 2020
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Pediatrics
Mothers' depression and anxiety linked to unhealthy diets for children
Having symptoms of depression or anxiety could be affecting the way mothers feed their children and could contribute to youngsters developing unhealthy eating habits, a new study has found.
Nov 21, 2019
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Overweight & Obesity
Pressuring kids to diet can backfire, damaging long-term health
(HealthDay)—Parents want the best for their children. Eat well. Get enough sleep. Exercise. But sometimes pressuring your teen to diet or lose weight may end up harming them, a new study suggests.
Oct 8, 2019
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Health
E-cigs and heated tobacco products are harmful and do not help smokers to quit
In a new statement published by the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Tobacco Control Committee, an international coalition of respiratory doctors and scientists have warned that tobacco harm reduction strategies which support ...
May 28, 2019
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Health
Canadian food and beverage companies get mixed grades on nutrition goals: report
Canada's largest food and beverage manufacturers could aim higher to improve nutrition, reduce obesity and prevent chronic disease, according to a new report by University of Toronto researchers.
Mar 20, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Cancer pain can be eased by palliative radiation therapy
Radiation therapy is, along with chemotherapy and surgery, one of the three main components of cancer treatment. It is often misunderstood and carries negative connotations.
Mar 15, 2019
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