Health
Poor kids twice as likely to suffer from arthritis, hypertension in adulthood
(Medical Xpress)—The tentacles of childhood poverty reach even further than previously thought, a new Cornell study finds.
Oct 18, 2012
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Overweight & Obesity
Weight-based teasing has long-term impact
A new study from researchers at the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at the University of Connecticut and the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota shows that weight-based teasing in adolescence predicts ...
May 4, 2017
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Health
White House seeks health plan compromise
Offering the option of government coverage to workers and their families has become one of the most contentious issues in the debate about overhauling health care to cover the uninsured and curb costs. Obama has proposed ...
Apr 15, 2009
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Study finds caregiving can affect quality of life for up to a year after loss
Family members who have been the primary carer for a dying loved one may experience considerable grief and poor health and quality of life for several months after the person has died, new research led by Curtin University ...
Oct 30, 2019
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Health
Healthy meal kits can boost children's long-term health
A scheme that helped parents plan well-balanced family dinners for three months kept their children healthier for years after, a study has found.
Apr 17, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
6 steps to reduce caregiver stress
(HealthDay)—Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease can be mentally and physically exhausting, so you should take steps to manage and reduce stress, according to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.
Apr 5, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
No negative impact from prolonged eye patching on child's development or family stress levels
Parents of children with unilateral congenital cataracts (UCC) may wonder how long to patch, and whether extended periods of patching might affect their child's development or cause undue stress for the child or family, particularly ...
Apr 18, 2024
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Immunology
Poor and minority children with food allergies overlooked and in danger
As Emily Brown stood in a food pantry looking at her options, she felt alone. Up to that point, she had never struggled financially. But there she was, desperate to find safe food for her young daughter with food allergies. ...
Nov 16, 2020
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Health
Want better sleep? Spend face-to-face time with your friends and family
Studies have shown that the quality of our relationships may determine how healthy we are, how well we recover from illness and even how long we live.
Sep 8, 2017
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Older people are more digitally savvy, but aged care providers need to keep up
Older adults are more digitally connected than ever, even though their uptake of internet-based technologies remains lower than for younger age groups.
Mar 26, 2019
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