Just being near blue spaces (the sea, rivers and lakes) can make us feel more relaxed because water triggers our parasympathetic nervous system, helping our body rest and digest. This calming effect, which slows our heart ...
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Some 65 million Americans now own firearms for protection—around 80% of the country's estimated 81 million gun owners—suggest the results of a nationally representative survey carried out in 2023, and published online ...
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We've all seen men lash out angrily when their masculinity is threatened—not least in Hollywood movies. And the extent of such behavior has also been uncovered in scientific research. But how, when and why does this tendency ...
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The US Surgeon General recently recommended a warning label for social media platforms due to concerns about their impact on youth mental health. The Surgeon General's Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health highlighted ...
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Humans have been processing food for thousands of years. While some processing can increase food's safety and shelf-life, consuming lots of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is linked to health issues such as obesity, high blood ...
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It's been long established that certain men become aggressive when they see their manhood as being threatened. When does this behavior emerge during development—and why? A new study by a team of psychology researchers shows ...
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Racial disparities in dementia are due to social determinants of health, with genetic ancestry playing no role, according to a new study led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
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Despite ongoing advocacy and education about the risks of concussions from organizations like the Sport Information Resource Center, Hockey Canada, and legislation like Rowan's Law, many young athletes still hesitate, or ...
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Malcolm Reid recently marked the anniversary of his HIV diagnosis on Facebook. "Diagnosed with HIV 28 years ago, AND TODAY I THRIVE," he wrote in a post in April, which garnered dozens of responses.
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EULAR—The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology—has recommendations aimed at promoting health-enhancing physical activity, but despite the established benefits—and evidence supporting the efficacy of physical ...
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