Psychology & Psychiatry
Study: Children's screen time surged during pandemic
Children have been spending almost triple the recommended amount of screen time during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new Western-led study.
Oct 21, 2021
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Health
Outdoor exercise benefits new moms' mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
The extended duration of the COVID-19 pandemic means more women will give birth during the pandemic, and some will have more than one pregnancy and postpartum experience. As physical activity researchers who advocate for ...
Sep 24, 2021
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Health
Yard size does not impact children's physical activity levels
Yard size does not affect children's physical activity levels, according to a new study, suggesting outdoor play mightn't be impacted as cities densify and backyards shrink.
Sep 21, 2021
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Health
Climate change worsens wildfires, bringing poorer health to all
(HealthDay)—Smoke from wildfires burning along the West Coast is choking the entire United States, reminding everyone of the hazards of climate change.
Aug 9, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
How to protect yourself from the sun's harmful UV rays
Sun, sun, sun. The weather is one of the top reasons many of us live in Florida. But too much exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause skin cancer, the most common type of cancer. The American Cancer Society ...
Jul 19, 2021
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Pediatrics
Outdoor play in shorter, more frequent windows can boost physical activity in early learning settings
Physical activity is important for early childhood development. There's a preconceived notion that children are highly active while in childcare when often, they are not.
Jun 30, 2021
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'Great day for America': Vaccinated can largely ditch masks
In a major step toward returning to pre-pandemic life, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people on Thursday, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds ...
May 13, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Significant increase in cycling in major cities in 2020 through COVID-19 lockdown
The pandemic-related closure of sports fields, gyms, and fitness studios in Germany has led to a significant increase in cycling in the public green spaces of large cities. This is the conclusion reached by researchers at ...
May 12, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Do we need masks outdoors? Experts weigh in
It's a familiar sight in some US cities like Washington, New York and San Francisco: people walking on the street, riding bikes or sitting in parks with their masks on even when they're far away from others.
Apr 19, 2021
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Immunology
A year of COVID-19 lockdown is putting kids at risk of allergies, asthma and autoimmune diseases
"Eat dirt!" is a phrase I remember well. It was in the title of an article published by Harvard University environmental health professor, Dr. Scott T. Weiss, and it captured my attention while I was learning about an immunological ...
Mar 10, 2021
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