Psychology & Psychiatry
Harnessing nature to improve the well-being of city dwellers
Nature is being harnessed in the EU to improve the well-being of city dwellers, including people suffering from loneliness.
Jan 4, 2024
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News tagged with school activities
Pediatrics
Relax—having different sleeping arrangements over the holidays probably won't wreck your child's sleep routine
Sleep, along with diet and physical activity, is one of the three pillars of good health. Good sleep makes it easier to grow, learn, perform, be happy, stay in our best weight range and generally be in the best mental and ...
Dec 27, 2023
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Health
Research highlights holidays as a time for excessive weight gain in Aussie kids
On the cusp of summer holidays, Aussie kids are looking forward to some well-deserved time off. But too much downtime could create health problems, as new research shows that holidays are the prime time for excessive weight ...
Dec 11, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Physical activity wristbands encourage more active behaviors among the school population, study finds
A study led by the Department of Physical Education and Sports at the University of Granada (UGR) has shown that activity wristbands can be an effective tool as a motivational strategy to promote changes in sedentary habits ...
Nov 28, 2023
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Pediatrics
Ask the Pediatrician: How can I help my children develop healthy digital habits?
Social media plays a huge role in the lives of many children and teens, serving as a virtual meeting place for friends, a source of entertainment or a learning tool. But for some, social media can become all-consuming, stress-inducing ...
Oct 16, 2023
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Pediatrics
Cycling in school improves teenagers' mental health, but wider social factors may impact benefits
Physical activity has positive effects on mental health and yet, activity rates are declining. This is particularly worrying because the mental well-being of teenagers continues to deteriorate. In the US, one in six school ...
Oct 12, 2023
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Pediatrics
Mental health issues in Latinx middle schoolers may increase risk of sleep problems, obesity and unhealthy behaviors
Latinx kids who experienced depression, anxiety or other mental health issues in middle school had a greater chance of developing sleep problems, unhealthy weight gain and sedentary behavior in high school, according to a ...
Oct 10, 2023
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Neuroscience
Unlocking the secrets of neuronal function: A universal workflow
Biophysically detailed neuronal models provide a unique window into the workings of individual neurons. They enable researchers to manipulate neuronal properties systematically and reversibly, something that is often impossible ...
Oct 4, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Women living in more walkable neighborhoods found to have lower rates of obesity-related cancers
Residing in a more walkable neighborhood protects against the risk of overall obesity-related cancers in women, specifically postmenopausal breast cancer, but also ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, and multiple myeloma, ...
Oct 4, 2023
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Genetics
Scientists develop a new model for understanding sudden death in epilepsy
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a model for studying one type of familial epilepsy, opening the door to understanding—and eventually targeting—the mechanisms that lead to the disorder and its ...
Sep 25, 2023
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