Psychology & Psychiatry
Sleep may be compromised with a bed partner
If you're having trouble sleeping, perhaps contact with a bedmate is causing the problem, say University of Michigan researchers.
Dec 27, 2023
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Health
What you can do now to prevent memory loss
For many, minor memory loss, sometimes referred to as a senior moment, is a normal part of aging. However, more significant memory loss that disrupts your life can be an early sign of dementia. Older adults are at risk for ...
Dec 20, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Early body contact develops premature babies' social skills, new research shows
Skin-to-skin contact between parent and infant during the first hours after a very premature birth helps develop the child's social skills. This is according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open by researchers from ...
Nov 30, 2023
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Health
Derm dangers: Avoid these 5 unhealthy skin care trends
Social media platforms are spouting a steady stream of unsafe skin care trends, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
Nov 15, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research disputes method to study possible association of body fat with warming cuddles and social attachment
Psychologists have suspected that the quantity of brown body fat, which is found in a specific area in the upper neck and can increase body temperature, is linked to the tendency of some people to seek physical contact. A ...
Nov 13, 2023
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
When is the right time to start playing again after a concussion?
Nearly 20% of people who play contact sports like hockey or rugby will suffer a concussion in the course of a season. Concussions account for up to 44% of all injuries in these sports.
Sep 21, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Social isolation tied to higher risk for nursing home entry
Social isolation is a significant risk factor for nursing home use among older adults, according to a study published online July 24 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Jul 28, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Video calls are less beneficial for mental health than mail, SMS and other modes of communication, finds study
During COVID-19-related lockdowns, face-to-face communication was of much greater importance for mental health than digital communication alternatives. This is according to a study conducted by the Karl Landsteiner University ...
Jul 13, 2023
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Neuroscience
Social isolation linked to lower brain volume
Older people who have little social contact with others may be more likely to have loss of overall brain volume, and in areas of the brain affected by dementia, than people with more frequent social contact, according to ...
Jul 13, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
A model to enable efficient, accurate diagnosis of postpartum depression and find appropriate treatment
In a new study, Prof. Tsachi Ein-Dor of the Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology at Reichman University, together with Ph.D. student Gal Levin, developed a theory that unifies, for the first time, all the processes impacting ...
Jul 5, 2023
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