Psychology & Psychiatry

Study finds obesity increases risk of mental disorders

People suffering from obesity are at a significantly greater risk of also developing mental disorders. This applies to all age groups, whereby women are more at risk than men for most diseases, as a recent study by the Medical ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Words matter: How researchers can avoid stigmatizing language

Word choice matters—a lot— when it comes to research. That's the main takeaway from a new article co-authored by Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation Assistant Professor Angel Algarin and published in Health ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Why a cardiac crisis also can be a mental health issue

The physical needs of someone recovering from a heart attack, cardiac arrest or major heart surgery can be easy to understand. For many people, the mental and emotional healing may be less so.

Health

Why surfing can be beneficial for people with brain injuries

Nothing quite beats riding a wave for the first time. And our research suggests you don't have to be a pro to benefit from the power of the sea. We have found that surfing can help people with brain injuries live more engaged ...

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