Psychology & Psychiatry
Ask the Pediatrician: What are some ways to cheer up kids during unusual holiday season?
Q: How can I cheer up my kids, who are sad we can't do some of our normal holiday activities?
Dec 17, 2020
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News tagged with job losses
Medical economics
The loss of employer-sponsored health insurance can be a serious concern for older people
Michael Kerr thought he would be back to work by now. When the 52-year-old from Reading, Pa., was put on furlough from his retail manager position in mid-March, he figured the business would reopen by April, reinstating him ...
Sep 1, 2020
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Health
COVID-19: How the lockdown has affected the health of the poor in South Africa
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked substantial damage on human lives and the economy in South Africa. But the impact of the measures used to combat the pandemic, such as lockdowns, have not been even. The pandemic has likely ...
Aug 24, 2020
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Health
Affordable Care Act key to keeping people insured amid COVID 19-related job losses
Widespread layoffs amid the COVID-19 pandemic threaten to cut off millions of people from their employer-sponsored health insurance plans. But the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will protect many of these people and their families ...
Aug 19, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Marriage and money help but don't lead to long-lasting happiness
We live in a culture that values "experiences." These are often promoted in the media, and by those selling them, as vital to enhancing our well-being.
Jul 6, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Coping with effects of unemployment during COVID-19
Millions of people around the world are coping with job loss caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Whether it's temporary or permanent, unemployment can lead to stress, anxiety, depression and other ...
May 21, 2020
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Cardiology
Patients unable to resume work after heart attack face depression and financial hardship
More people than ever are able to resume working after a heart attack, but those working less or unable to work reported lower quality of life with increased depression and difficulty affording their medication, according ...
Jun 8, 2018
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Health
Hearing screening for public safety professionals—new method for 'fitness for duty' assessments
Hearing is an important part of fitness-for-duty assessments of police officers and other public safety professionals - but standard hearing tests don't give a true picture of whether these professionals can hear and communicate ...
Apr 27, 2018
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Health
Unemployed Norwegians take more medications than average
Organizational downsizing and job loss greatly increase the risk of starting various medications. Drugs prescribed for mental health issues are particularly widespread.
Jan 31, 2018
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Health
How can job loss be bad for health, and recession be good for it?
There's no better time than Labor Day to think about the critical role that work – both our own jobs and the labor of others – plays in all of our lives. But this role is surprisingly complex: While job loss and unemployment ...
Sep 1, 2017
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