Psychology & Psychiatry
Can the 'groan-up' humor of 'dad jokes' possibly be good for health?
In honor of Father's Day, here's a health quiz:
Jun 15, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Pre-school play with friends lowers risk of mental health problems later
Children who learn to play well with others at pre-school age tend to enjoy better mental health as they get older, new research shows. The findings provide the first clear evidence that 'peer play ability', the capacity ...
Jun 14, 2022
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Health
Testing verifies new 'Quality of Life' tool
Recognizing the urgent need for contemporary and comprehensive indicators of quality in aged care in Australia, a new type of 'Quality of Life' (QOL) assessment tool developed by Flinders University has been put to the test ...
Jun 10, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Social cohesion found to be key risk factor in early COVID infections
Social cohesion, normally associated with positive outcomes in physical and mental health, can be a liability during a pandemic, according to new research by the University of California, Irvine, and the University of Washington.
May 24, 2022
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Aging well in a pandemic: Older adults share what it takes
Despite the pandemic's terrible toll on older adults, a new national poll shows that most people over 50 still say their health is as good as it was before March 2020, or even better.
May 17, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Survey finds nearly half of Americans prioritize mental health with daily 'mindful moments'
Americans are discovering new ways to prioritize and boost their mental health. Many are finding that taking a "bite size" approach is making a tremendous impact.
May 5, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How countries handled the pandemic and impacts on mental health: Study
A global study on countries' responses to the pandemic finds there have been worse mental health trajectories in countries that attempted to control COVID-19 transmission with stricter public health restrictions, such as ...
Apr 27, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
More people are struggling with loneliness than diabetes, US surgeon general says
The link between loneliness and public health may not be readily apparent to many, but it is to U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, who visited his Miami hometown Friday with a broad agenda—meeting with health care workers ...
Apr 25, 2022
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Medical economics
Researchers find technology solutions to health care costs
New developments in technology may provide tools to help patients and health care providers make cost-informed decisions and connect patients to additional resources if they cannot afford their prescribed medications, say ...
Apr 13, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Pet therapy: How dogs, cats and horses help improve human well-being
We've all heard of the psychotherapy couch, and the dynamic between a client and their human therapist. But perhaps less well known is the increasingly popular pet therapy. And no, that's not therapy for your pet—it's the ...
Apr 11, 2022
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