Psychology & Psychiatry
Low intensity exercise linked to reduced depression
New research has found a significant association between participating in low to moderate intensity exercise and reduced rates of depression.
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Overweight & Obesity
Abdominal obesity might predict risk of fecal incontinence
Fecal incontinence (FI), or involuntary loss of bowel control, significantly impacts quality of life and mental health for millions of adults in the U.S. Obesity is thought to affect bowel function, but the relationship between ...
Apr 22, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Last whistle: Tackling tough issues athletes face when they retire from sports
Life changes radically and can be rough on athletes who are forced to retire, and a new study has found that women and younger people are more prone to experience symptoms of anxiety than more mature sportsmen.
Apr 16, 2024
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Health
Walking your way to better health
Walking is one of the best exercises available to average folks, and it can be as easy as stepping out your front door, experts say.
Apr 16, 2024
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Health
Exercise habits in youth create better health outcomes for some
Forming a long-term recreational exercise habit as a young person has a beneficial impact on physical and mental health later in life, but some groups, such as females and academic high-achievers, miss out on these benefits ...
Apr 4, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers map how the brain regulates emotions
Ever want to scream during a particularly bad day, but then manage not to? Thank the human brain and how it regulates emotions, which can be critical for navigating everyday life. As we perceive events unfolding around us, ...
Apr 3, 2024
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Health
Could sharing a bedroom with your pets be keeping you from getting a good night's sleep?
Sleeping with your dog in the same room could be negatively affecting your sleep quality, according to my team's recently published research in Scientific Reports.
Apr 3, 2024
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Health
Walk this way—it's quite good for you
Walking is sometimes equated with simplicity itself. If your task is a "walk in the park," it might require little more than baby steps to get things moving.
Apr 2, 2024
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Health
Take steps towards a longer, healthier life on National Walking Day
Physical activity is one of the best ways to improve overall health and manage stress. Unfortunately, 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. are sedentary for more than eight hours each day, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...
Apr 1, 2024
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Pediatrics
Is your child 'overscheduled?' How to get the balance right on extracurricular activities
It's a weeknight, parents rush through the door from work, grab a snack, and then speed off in various directions to children's extracurricular activities. As they do, they are managing tired and hungry kids as they all move ...
Mar 26, 2024
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