Health
Shift work may harm the health of men more than women
Working nights can be tough on the body, and a new study suggests it might take a particular toll on men's health.
May 17, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Smartphone study reveals a change in how we remember as we get older
As we get older we can hold less information in our minds. Whereas 16 to 17 year-olds can hold an average of 6.5 numbers in mind for a short time in their "working memory", this drops to five numbers for 75 to 79 year-olds.
May 5, 2015
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Medical research
Musical experience offsets some aging effects
(Medical Xpress) -- A growing body of research finds musical training gives students learning advantages in the classroom. Now a Northwestern University study finds musical training can benefit Grandma, too, by offsetting ...
May 11, 2011
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Medical research
Why pain is so hard to measure, and how our study of brainwaves could help
Every individual's experience of pain is unique—but that makes it harder to treat. The experience of pain remains impenetrable to scientists because it is so variable. So researchers and clinicians still rely on subjective ...
Aug 7, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Political news takes mental toll, but is disengaging the answer?
In today's highly polarized political environment, is it possible to stay up-to-date with the news of the day without getting totally stressed out?
Jan 19, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Does adversity make you stronger? Scientists say not always
There's an old saying that adversity makes you stronger. Real life shows that's not always true, but the adage highlights an evolving debate among scientists about resilience.
Oct 31, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID study shows children's mental health tied to mothers'
Parenting is hard, and COVID-19 added many new layers of difficulty to an already herculean job. A new study highlights how maternal mental health—and a mother's own adverse childhood experiences—impacted children's mental ...
Oct 18, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study: Abuse, violence, other events linked to poor mental health in teens during COVID pandemic
As new recommendations encourage providers to screen teens for anxiety, a survey published Thursday found a majority of high school students reported a potentially traumatic event during the COVID-19 pandemic that may have ...
Oct 14, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Kids are suffering from toxic stress. Here's some advice on how we can help them heal
Stress and upheaval are harmful at any time, but the pandemic has forced many families onto a roller coaster ride that seems unending. Families and caregivers are concerned about what this period of great instability means ...
Sep 27, 2022
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Seniors living alone aren't as socially isolated as you might think
According to the 2016 census, a third of Canadians over 65 live alone. For people aged 85 and older, the figure is 56 percent for women and 29 percent for men.
Apr 27, 2022
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