Gerontology & Geriatrics
Tiredness of life: the growing phenomenon in western society
Molly was 88 years old and in good health. She had outlived two husbands, her siblings, most of her friends and her only son.
May 4, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Give me a break: The importance of taking time out
Just imagine if sleep-ins could make you smarter or a day at the beach was as productive as a study day. Sounds like an alternate reality, right? But in fact science is finding that it might be key to getting the most out ...
Jul 30, 2019
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Health
Study shows counterintuitive results on association between wealth, education and health outcomes in China
New research from the University at Buffalo examining the relationship between behavior and health outcomes in China suggests that education and wealth are not necessarily tied to better health, in contrast to what studies ...
May 6, 2022
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Cardiology
Is high blood pressure inevitable?
Almost every adult will face this health problem as they get older. But knowing how blood pressure might change over a lifetime can give people a better appreciation of why it's important to keep it in check at any age.
May 18, 2020
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Cardiology
Don't overdo omega-6 fat consumption during pregnancy
In Western societies, we are eating more omega 6 fats, particularly linoleic acid, which are present in foods such as potato chips and vegetable oil. Other research has shown that linoleic acid can promote inflammation and ...
May 25, 2019
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Other
Study shows Kant's influence on Georges Canguilhem, who anticipated concepts current in medicine today
The constitution of the World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." The definition dates from the 1940s, ...
Jul 3, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Rejected minorities turn to risky coping behaviours
Sexual minorities, particularly men, who experience perceived social rejection are more likely to indulge in risky coping behaviors, according to new research published today in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review.
Jun 23, 2022
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Medications
Research helps provide scientific framework for psilocybin use in therapeutic settings
A new paper by an Oregon State University-led research team provides a scientific framework to help shape the rollout of a program in Oregon that will legally permit the use of psilocybin for therapeutic reasons.
Apr 11, 2022
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Health
Hitting the gym may help men avoid diet-induced erectile dysfunction
Obesity continues to plague the U.S. and now extends to much of the rest of the world. One probable reason for this growing health problem is more people worldwide eating the so-called Western diet, which contains high levels ...
Aug 20, 2013
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Health
Why you resolved to get thinner and fitter this year
Did you make a New Year's resolution this year? If so, you are participating in a social as well as a personal ritual. The patterns of resolutions, considered collectively, reveal what many of us consider to be virtuous.
Jan 3, 2019
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