Gerontology & Geriatrics
Tiredness of life: the growing phenomenon in western society
Molly was 88 years old and in good health. She had outlived two husbands, her siblings, most of her friends and her only son.
May 4, 2023
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Health
Being flexible is key to protecting mental well-being in people with chronic pain
Chronic pain impacts around 20 percent of the population. Along with the medical and physical effects it can have far-reaching consequences for employment, lifestyle and mental health.
Feb 27, 2023
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Health
From nightmares to PTSD: COVID stokes UK health care staff crisis
Long shifts working in intensive care and the risk of catching COVID and passing it on to his wife and children left Joan Pons Laplana exhausted.
Jan 21, 2022
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Other
Do neurosurgeons face sexual harassment in their profession?
It's 2020, and as much as we wish it weren't so, sexual harassment is still with us. One need only look at social media or a steady stream of court cases: most recently, the #MeToo movement has cast a light on sexual harassment.
Nov 10, 2020
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Health
New study finds Biden, Trump both likely to be 'super-agers'
In a paper published in the Journal on Active Aging, University of Illinois Chicago longevity researcher S. Jay Olshansky and his colleagues conclude that both 2020 presidential candidates—former Vice President Joe Biden, ...
Sep 25, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How to integrate work, home life during the COVID-19 pandemic
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are working from home than ever before. As physical boundaries between work and personal life blur, it can become difficult to manage the two worlds.
Aug 11, 2020
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Addiction
PPE and contactless delivery: Drug dealers reveal how they are adapting to coronavirus
While the COVID-19 lockdown might have brought most parts of the economy to a halt, it seems to have had little affect on drug dealers. They have even found opportunity in the situation. They wear personal protective equipment ...
May 21, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Internet addiction and quality of life: The role of neuroticism
Quality of life is an ancient concept dating back to at least Aristotle, although the philosopher equated a good life or doing tasks well with happiness, rather than what we refer to today as quality of life. There is much ...
Apr 30, 2020
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Pediatrics
Majority US parents cite socioeconomic factors negatively impact their families' health
Nearly two-thirds of American parents of children under 18 (65%) report at least one economic, environmental, or lifestyle factor that limits their family's ability to live a healthy life, according to a new nationwide survey ...
Nov 18, 2019
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Neuroscience
Persons with Alzheimer's disease have a higher risk of head injuries
Persons with Alzheimer's disease have approximately 30 percent higher risk of head injuries, and 50 percent higher risk of traumatic brain injuries than persons without Alzheimer's disease, a recent study from University ...
Mar 11, 2019
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