Psychology & Psychiatry
It's hard to admit we're lonely, even to ourselves. Here are the signs and how to manage them
The COVID-19 pandemic has drawn attention to loneliness in Australia.
Aug 13, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Research analyzes feelings of loneliness in older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic
America's oldest citizens say they've been through worse, but many older adults are feeling the stress of COVID-19 and prolonged social distancing measures, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.
Jul 22, 2020
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Cardiology
Twitter data research reveals more about what patients think about statins
The research—by the University of York in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania—conducted on social media feeds also showed that this belief could lead to people changing their dosage depending on what they ...
Jun 25, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Q&A: how 'FOMO' changed shape during quarantine
Scrolling through social media, you might, in normal times, come across photos of friends on vacation, or trying a new restaurant, and get a sinking feeling. Why weren't you there? What else are you missing out on?
Jun 24, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Negative financial shock increases loneliness in older adults
Older adults suffering a financial shock, defined as a loss of income, experienced elevated levels of loneliness, but this effect decreased during the Great Recession, according to a new report published in the journal Social ...
May 19, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds that many published psychology experiments lack evidence of validity
An examination of nearly 350 published psychological experiments found that nearly half failed to show that they were based on a valid foundation of empirical evidence, suggesting that a wide swath of psychological science ...
Apr 30, 2020
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Health
Mums with intellectual disability risk family violence and losing their kids—coronavirus could make it worse
The coronavirus pandemic is keeping us at home due to widespread unemployment, school closures and social distancing. This has already led to concerns about an upsurge in domestic and family violence.
Apr 24, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Dose of nature at home could help mental health, well-being during COVID-19
As residents in Washington and much of the nation are confined to their homes and apartments under COVID-19 restrictions, many people are missing their usual "nature escapes": that hike to a serene lake, a mountain bike trail ...
Apr 17, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Positivity in a pandemic: It is possible to cope and maintain a sense of hope
With alarming statistics and bad news about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic dominating network news, social media and even advertising, many people might struggle to maintain a positive outlook. But it is possible to cope and ...
Apr 1, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Does the brain trick you into thinking food tastes better on Thanksgiving? It's complicated.
Turkey that's often bland and accompanied with cranberry sauce from a can? Stuffing yourself with food until you're set to burst? Those are two of the most common hallmarks of Thanksgiving, which most Americans around the ...
Nov 26, 2019
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