Psychology & Psychiatry
Germany reckons with mental health impact of COVID-19
After suffering from depression for 15 years, Lena Ulrich had found ways to manage her life.
Jan 8, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Concerns over infecting others matter more for vaccination in sparsely populated areas
Concerns over infecting others play a greater role in people's willingness to be vaccinated in sparsely populated areas than dense urban ones, according to newly published findings in the Proceedings of the National Academy ...
Dec 21, 2020
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Loneliness and social isolation associated with higher fall risk in elderly people
Elderly people living alone or without social contact may be more likely to fall in their homes or be admitted to hospital for a fall, suggests a study published in Scientific Reports.
Dec 10, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
A study predicts smooth interaction between humans and robots
According to a new study by Tampere University in Finland, making eye contact with a robot may have the same effect on people as eye contact with another person. The results predict that interaction between humans and humanoid ...
Dec 7, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New DIY contact tracing app expands the fight against COVID-19, using the science of memory
Imagine you begin to feel ill on Thursday, a few days after returning from a trip. You're afraid it's COVID-19, so you get tested on Friday. Even under good circumstances, it will probably be at least Monday before a contact ...
Dec 4, 2020
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Living with dementia in a virtual world: hope for the future
With much of the U.K. just emerging from its second coronavirus 'lockdown' into new tiers, the amount of social contact we are able to have is still limited. Among the worst affected are people living in the country's care ...
Dec 3, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
LA shuts restaurants as virus surges, but Europe eases lockdowns
A restaurant dining ban in Los Angeles was due to come into force Wednesday as officials warned Americans to stay home for the Thanksgiving holiday, while parts of Europe eyed looser coronavirus lockdowns over the festive ...
Nov 25, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Germany plans to limit social gatherings at Christmas
Germany's 16 states have agreed to guidelines limiting social contact over Christmas, according to a draft deal seen by AFP on Tuesday, dashing hopes for large holiday gatherings.
Nov 24, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Belgium going in 'right direction' with virus figures
A month-long semi-lockdown in Belgium is working to limit the spread of and deaths by COVID-19, health authorities said Wednesday, while urging continued vigilance.
Nov 18, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
No conclusive links shown for COVID-19 case transmission in face-to-face teaching
Analysis of data from the University of Reading's case management system shows that COVID-19 infection is dominated by transmission between students through household and social contacts, and that face-to-face teaching presents ...
Nov 18, 2020
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