Psychology & Psychiatry
How domestic violence affects women's mental health
Every week in Australia, a woman is murdered by someone she knows. And it's usually an intimate male partner or ex-partner.
Feb 19, 2019
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News tagged with physical health issues
Psychology & Psychiatry
Inflammation can fan the flames of depression
Chronic inflammation in the bloodstream can "fan the flames" of depression, much like throwing gasoline on a fire, according to a new paper from researchers at Rice University and Ohio State University.
Dec 17, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Can video games improve the health of older adults with schizophrenia?
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders affect an estimated 820,000 to 2.1 million people in the United States, many of whom have co-occurring disorders like heart ...
Nov 15, 2018
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Health
Research shows myriad benefits of exercise. So why don't we move more?
When Jennifer Heisz talks about the health benefits of exercise, you can take her word on it. Not only is Heisz a Canada Research Chair and the associate director of McMaster University's Physical Activity Centre of Excellence ...
Jan 4, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Understanding the link between long COVID and mental health conditions
Researchers have long understood that people with chronic health conditions, such as heart disease, are at increased risk for depression. The same may be true for people with COVID-19 symptoms that linger for months and sometimes ...
Aug 17, 2023
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Health
Teen marijuana use not linked to later depression, lung cancer, other health problems, study finds
Chronic marijuana use by teenage boys does not appear to be linked to later physical or mental health issues such as depression, psychotic symptoms or asthma, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association.
Aug 4, 2015
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Overweight & Obesity
Tackling childhood obesity without the stigma
Parents of children struggling with their weight might feel like they're walking a tightrope: how can they help their kid manage their weight and health without negatively impacting their child's body image?
Sep 9, 2022
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Health
A wake-up call for parents who smack their children
Most parents want what's best for their children. But when it comes to discipline, some misguidedly use physical force to punish or intimidate. Let's be clear: hitting and unnecessarily hurting children is never justified ...
Aug 6, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How mindfulness meditation can improve mental health
Quick and simple usually aren't terms used to describe medical treatments. Yet mindfulness meditation is a fast, easy way to reduce stress wherever you are.
Jul 3, 2023
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Physical activity in dementia
It has been recognised for over 60 years that regular physical activity provides health benefits. Our bodies are designed to be stimulated by physical exertion. Fitness is associated with lower all-cause mortality, along ...
Jun 8, 2016
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