Psychology & Psychiatry
Vegetarians more likely to be depressed than meat-eaters. Here are possible reasons
Vegetarians have around twice as many depressive episodes as meat-eaters, according to a new study.
Oct 6, 2022
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Tech project succeeds in connecting care home residents during pandemic
A pioneering project introducing iPads to care homes during the pandemic had a significant impact on social isolation, according to experts at the University of Stirling.
Sep 7, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Replacing social media use with physical activity improves mental health
If you spend 30 minutes less on social media every day and engage in physical activity instead, you do a lot to improve your mental health. This is shown in a study conducted by a team from the Mental Health Research and ...
Sep 7, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Gay men are cutting back on sex to avoid monkeypox
A survey conducted among American gay and bisexual men in early August found about half saying they'd cut down on sexual activity—including one-night stands and app-based hookups—in response to the global monkeypox outbreak.
Aug 29, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Tiredness can change how generous you are, says new research
What determines how generous a person you are? Could it be how much money you have? How kind you are? Or maybe it comes down to your values. These all seem reasonable assumptions, but a new study from Berkeley University ...
Aug 24, 2022
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Health
Parents adopt unhealthy food routines for family well-being in place of unaffordable activities, study finds
New study study suggests a key reason parents on a low-income buy unhealthy foods for their families is to compensate for non-food related activities which support social well-being, but that they are unable to afford.
Aug 23, 2022
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A virtual trip to the museum can improve the health of seniors stuck at home
Scientists have long known that social isolation is associated with a number of health problems, including increased risks for stroke and heart disease, as well as mental decline and even premature death. The risks are especially ...
Aug 16, 2022
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Health
Study finds the health risks of COVID-19 spurred more smokers to quit
Being a smoker makes it more likely for a person to have severe COVID-19 symptoms, require hospitalization or die, which may explain a sharp decrease in smoking behavior among the Danish population during the pandemic, according ...
Aug 2, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Maintaining friendships after a dementia diagnosis can spur feelings of joy and self-worth
What would our lives be like if we could no longer depend on our most cherished friendships? The people who know us best, who have been there through our ups and downs, and share a history with us?
Jul 29, 2022
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Cardiology
Mobile app for improving heart health among African Americans shows promise, study finds
Mobile apps are popular tools for people looking to improve their health, but are they effective? They can be if the app is culturally tailored to the needs of its users.
Jul 18, 2022
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