World-first research from Western Sydney University confirms young Australian adults diagnosed with autism process speech differently due to significant social isolation and limited variety of in-person social interactions.
Sep 1, 2022
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Drinkers' mood shifts and exposure to alcohol-related cues—beer cans, bars, and drinking buddies—contribute to alcohol cravings in opposite ways for men and women, a new study suggests. The findings have implications ...
Aug 29, 2022
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A study of food served in a youth detention center in South Australia gives insights into the place diet and menu choices make in improving or reducing their incarceration experience.
Jul 26, 2022
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Why do we get a buzz from being in large groups at festivals, jubilees and other public events? According to the social brain hypothesis, it's because the human brain specifically evolved to support social interactions. Studies ...
Jun 17, 2022
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When a new coronavirus emerged from nature in 2019, it changed the world. But COVID-19 won't be the last disease to jump across from the shrinking wild. Just this weekend, it was announced that Australia, is no longer an ...
May 27, 2022
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Positive peer relationship in nursing homes is an important component of residents' quality of life. However, social interaction between residents is often limited, and relationships difficult to build. In recent years, we ...
Apr 29, 2022
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Many of us will have experienced some unexpected honesty from the older people in our lives. Whether it's grandma telling you your outfit is unflattering or grandpa saying he doesn't like the meal you've prepared, we often ...
Feb 18, 2022
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The issues and experiences that matter most to young Canadians right now might surprise you. They are ready to lead a new conversation.
Feb 1, 2022
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In a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, older US adults who experienced social isolation had higher blood levels of interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein, two markers of inflammation that can ...
Nov 1, 2021
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Although many states currently mandate that pregnant and postpartum women be assessed for perinatal depression, interviews with patients in central Illinois suggest that health care providers may conduct the screenings in ...
Oct 13, 2021
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