Health
Why taking your kids to the park is always a healthy idea
Need an activity to do with your kids on spring and summer days? Go to the park.
May 22, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Teen responses to pandemic depended on previously experienced types of trauma, finds study
Quarantine impacted the mental health of people worldwide, especially teenagers.
May 18, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
U.S. surgeon general announces national plan to fight 'loneliness epidemic'
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has declared war on what he calls a "loneliness epidemic" in the United States.
May 2, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Sharing positive feelings may ease loneliness-based negativity
Even in the best of times, loneliness can contribute to psychological issues—depression, anxiety—and physical health problems whose effects on mortality rank with smoking 10-plus cigarettes a day. In the worst, like the ...
Apr 28, 2023
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Neuroscience
Social interaction reduces dementia risk and increases longevity
Spending time with loved ones can have significant health benefits as we age, according to a new meta-analysis study from the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) at UNSW Sydney.
Apr 27, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Pickleball helps older adults stay physically active
Pickleball isn't just fun and easy to play—it's also potentially heart healthy. Playing pickleball helped a small group of adults aged 65 years and older reach their recommend weekly dose of moderate to vigorous physical ...
Apr 26, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Math can help people identify the bonds of friendship
New research reveals that math can help people identify the bonds of friendship.
Apr 5, 2023
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Health
Young people in Africa should have a say in decisions that affect their health: Seven ways to include them
Most of Africa's population—70%—is under 30 years old. In 2017 there were 628 million young people under 25 on the continent. This figure is predicted to reach 945 million by 2050.
Mar 29, 2023
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Neuroscience
Exploring the neural mechanisms behind how social networks shape our decisions
Over the past decade or so, social scientists have been trying to understand how social networks can influence people's beliefs and behavior. Despite the many studies on this topic, currently very little is known about how ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Study shows viewing self-harm images online and in social media usually causes harm
Clinical researchers from Oxford University's Department of Psychiatry and Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust have reviewed the international research evidence regarding the impact of viewing images of self-harm on the internet ...
Mar 21, 2023
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