Psychology & Psychiatry
The mental health of home-carers deteriorated more during lockdown than non-carers
A new study has found the mental health of home-carers deteriorated more during lockdown than non-carers.
Jun 14, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Doctors urge delay in next lockdown easing in England
Britain's main doctors' union has joined calls for the next planned lockdown easing in England to be delayed, as figures Friday showed new COVID-19 cases across the U.K. running at their highest level since late February.
Jun 12, 2021
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Health
COVID-19 lockdowns lead Aussie and UK women to drink more
Feelings of anxiety, pessimism and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic led middle-aged women in both Australia and the UK to stock up on alcohol, which was associated with drinking more, a new Flinders University-led ...
Jun 9, 2021
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Health
Researchers enable smart watches to monitor lockdown lifestyles
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo used smart watches and a dedicated app to monitor 169 subjects before and during Israel's second COVID-19 lockdown ...
Jun 8, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
'Go hard, go early' approach to COVID-19 the right move
A new study published today highlights the importance of a 'go hard, go early,' strategy when it comes to responding to growing outbreaks of COVID-19 in Australia.
Jun 7, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
COVID-19 is more dangerous for older people. But what about locking down alone?
At the beginning of the pandemic, when the Turkish government imposed strict stay-at-home orders for all residents 65 and older, Bilge Erten's 70-year-old father began what felt to him like an endless house arrest. Under ...
Jun 3, 2021
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Health
COVID-19 pandemic led to increased screen time, more sleep problems
A new study in the journal Sleep finds that increased evening screen time during the COVID-19 lockdown negatively affects sleep quality.
Jun 3, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Melbourne extends lockdown as 'Kappa' variant spreads
Melbourne was ordered Wednesday to remain in lockdown for another week, as Australian authorities try to stamp out a quick-spreading coronavirus strain they described as an "absolute beast".
Jun 2, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Malaysia imposes near-total lockdown after virus cases soar
Malaysia's prime minister announced on Friday a near-total coronavirus lockdown in the country, with social and economic activities to be halted for two weeks to contain a worsening outbreak.
May 28, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study sheds new light on link between COVID pressures and suicidal thoughts
New research has revealed more about the impact COVID-19 and lockdown has had on the mental health and wellbeing of people in Wales.
May 27, 2021
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