Health
Is too much screen time bad for our eyes?
In the modern world, it's clear that screens dominate our lives. But is excessive screen time having an impact on our eyesight?
Jan 15, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Loneliness and social isolation through the holidays
The holiday season, billed as the happiest time of the year, can be lonely, especially for those without close family and friends. Loneliness and social isolation, recognized as an epidemic by the World Health Organization ...
Dec 14, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Research suggests poor childbirth experiences reduce birth rate
In her doctoral thesis, Johanna Joensuu, MSc, investigated the childbirth experiences of those who gave birth in the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa (HUS) from 2012 to 2018. According to the study, childbirth experiences ...
Sep 26, 2023
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Pediatrics
Study links blue light from smartphones or tablets to early puberty
Exposure to blue light, like that from smartphones or tablets, may lead to early puberty in male rats, according to research presented at the 61st Annual European Society for Pediatric Endocrinology Meeting in The Hague. ...
Sep 25, 2023
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Medical economics
The missing Americans: Unprecedented US mortality far exceeds other wealthy nations
In 2021, 1.1 million deaths would have been averted in the United States if the US had mortality rates similar to other wealthy nations, according to a new study led by a Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) ...
Jul 17, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID pandemic: Three years on and nobody wants to talk about it. Here's why we should
Three years ago, Boris Johnson made a unique address to the British public. Sitting at a desk in Downing Street, hands firmly clasped and hair more kempt than usual, Johnson told the nation: "You must stay at home."
Mar 24, 2023
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Health
Does it matter what time you go to bed?
Some of us love to be tucked up in bed by a particular time every night, ensuring a certain number of hours of sleep. Others go to bed when they start to feel tired, or when they've finally finished everything they wanted ...
Mar 22, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
'Do the little things': Why St. David's advice is good for your mental health
Gwnewch y pethau bychain or "do the little things" is a saying attributed to St. David, the patron saint of Wales. But what relevance does the advice of a sixth century monk hold in 2023?
Feb 28, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
What is burnout and how to prevent it in the workplace—insights from a clinical psychologist
People close to you, including family members, friends, and co-workers, frequently express their "stress" at this time of year. As the end of the year draws nearer people are likely to feel weary, irritable and overwhelmed.
Dec 19, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study shows link between cyberbullying and suicidality in early adolescence
Young adolescents who are targets of cyberbullying are more likely to report suicidal thoughts and attempts, an association that goes above and beyond the link between suicidality and traditional offline bullying, according ...
Jun 27, 2022
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