Neuroscience
'Noisy' autistic brains seem better at certain tasks. Here's why neuroaffirmative research matters
Autism is a neurodevelopmental difference associated with specific experiences and characteristics.
Mar 27, 2024
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News tagged with physical health
Health
Research suggests physical activity can protect from chronic pain
In 2023, researchers from UiT The Arctic University of Norway, the University Hospital of North Norway (UNN), and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health found that among more than 10,000 adults, those who were physically ...
Mar 27, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
6 in 10 stroke survivors will struggle with depression years later, study finds
A new study says 6 out of every 10 stroke survivors wind up struggling with depression later in their lives.
Mar 26, 2024
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Cardiology
Childhood sedentariness found to accelerate premature vascular damage
An increase in sedentary time from childhood is associated with worsening arterial stiffness, a surrogate for premature vascular damage, a new study shows. However, light physical activity could reduce the risk. The study ...
Mar 26, 2024
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Pediatrics
Bone-strengthening physical activity declines most among least fit youth: Study
For the first time, a Finnish study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä has investigated changes in the amount of exercise that strengthens the bones in adolescence. The study proved that bone-strengthening physical ...
Mar 26, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
More must be done for depressed stroke survivors as incidence climbs, say researchers
Researchers say that more must be done for depressed stroke survivors, as new findings show 60% of stroke survivors would experience depression within 18 years, a much higher estimation than previous studies.
Mar 25, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Chronic diseases do not reduce the benefits of exercise, finds study
A recent study shows exercise is also beneficial and safe for older people with multiple chronic conditions or risk factors. Exercise can improve physical fitness despite chronic diseases. However, exercise should be started ...
Mar 22, 2024
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HIV & AIDS
Abuse found to increase risk for cardiovascular disease among women with HIV
A study by Allison Appleton, Mark Kuniholm and Elizabeth Vásquez in the School of Public Health's Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics is the first to establish a connection between physical and sexual abuse and ...
Mar 21, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Perceived gender discrimination linked to decline in well-being for older women
A study of more than 3,000 middle-aged and older women living in England showed that those who believed they had encountered gender discrimination were more likely to report declines in well-being over time. Ruth Hackett ...
Mar 20, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research illuminates a social media trap for new moms
Being a new mom is not glamorous or effortless—no matter what some social media influencers suggest—and the uptick of idealized portrayals online has been shown to have deleterious effects on moms.
Mar 20, 2024
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