Health
Australians are living and working longer—but not necessarily healthier, new study shows
Australians are living and working longer, but a longer working life doesn't always come with equivalent gains in healthy life.
Jul 28, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Older adults experiencing social isolation are more likely to smoke
Aging brings wisdom and experience; however, for some individuals getting older can also mean health challenges, loss of friends, and decreased mobility, leading to social isolation. Both the U.S. Surgeon General and the ...
Jul 6, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Living in an almshouse boosts life expectancy, UK report finds
Living in an almshouse can boost the longevity of its residents by as much as two-and-a-half years compared to their counterparts in the general population, according to a new Bayes Business School report.
May 24, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
What is mental health?
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about mental health and mental illness.
May 19, 2023
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Medical economics
Cost of being Black in America: 1.6 million extra deaths over two decades
Over the past two decades, premature deaths have cost Black Americans over 80 million more lost years of life, compared with white Americans, a new study finds.
May 16, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
For postpartum moms, playing team sports can boost well-being and help manage unrealistic expectations of motherhood
There are success stories of mothers being physically active after childbirth—particularly in individual activities such as yoga, running, walking and other exercise. But what can be done to help postpartum moms participate ...
May 12, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Social media fueling eating disorders among female athletes, research shows
Social media is fueling eating disorders among female athletes who feel they must achieve the "ideal" body, according to experts.
Apr 26, 2023
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Health
Social pressures leave parents feeling judged for seeking help for sick children
As a parent, your primary concern is always to do the right thing for your child. No parent wants their child to suffer because they failed to seek help.
Mar 16, 2023
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Health
Greater gender equality could help both women and men live longer, says study
The first global study to investigate how gender equality may be associated with life expectancy has found that both women and men live longer as it improves.
Mar 6, 2023
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Cardiology
Hearts and bodies change with age, heart disease treatments may need to change, too
For people ages 75 and older, age-related changes in general health and in the heart and blood vessels require consideration and likely modifications in how heart attacks and heart disease are treated, according to a new ...
Dec 12, 2022
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