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Obesity associated with poorer mental health, especially in women

Obesity associated with poorer mental health, especially in women

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA trio of mental and physical health researchers with University College Cork's School of Public Health, has found evidence of poorer

Obesity associated with poorer mental health, especially in women

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA trio of mental and physical health researchers with University College Cork's School of Public Health, has found evidence of poorer
Finland managed to halve its suicide rate—here's how

Finland managed to halve its suicide rate—here's how

by Leah Prencipe, Marieke Liem and Sami Pirkola,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe end of the 20th century was a particularly grim period for Finland. Suicide rates were among

Finland managed to halve its suicide rate—here's how

by Leah Prencipe, Marieke Liem and Sami Pirkola,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe end of the 20th century was a particularly grim period for Finland. Suicide rates were among
More than half of aged care residents are on antidepressants, finds Australian study

More than half of aged care residents are on antidepressants, finds Australian study

by South Australian Health and Medical Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study by the Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA), based at SAHMRI, has found 6 out of 10 Australian a

More than half of aged care residents are on antidepressants, finds Australian study

by South Australian Health and Medical Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study by the Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA), based at SAHMRI, has found 6 out of 10 Australian a
Study shows 1 in 6 gun deaths for women occur in or around pregnancy

Study shows 1 in 6 gun deaths for women occur in or around pregnancy

by Carole Tanzer MillerA woman's risk of intentional death by firearm rises during and shortly after pregnancy, new research shows.About 1 in 6 intentional firearm-related deaths inwomen of

Study shows 1 in 6 gun deaths for women occur in or around pregnancy

by Carole Tanzer MillerA woman's risk of intentional death by firearm rises during and shortly after pregnancy, new research shows.About 1 in 6 intentional firearm-related deaths inwomen of
Using X (formerly Twitter) has a negative impact on well-being, study confirms

Using X (formerly Twitter) has a negative impact on well-being, study confirms

by Alexa Battler,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Toronto have confirmed what many have long suspected: Using X (formerly known as Twitter)

Using X (formerly Twitter) has a negative impact on well-being, study confirms

by Alexa Battler,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Toronto have confirmed what many have long suspected: Using X (formerly known as Twitter)
Study investigates the best way to memorize details

Study investigates the best way to memorize details

by University of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainRecent experiments by psychologists at Temple University and the University of Pittsburgh shed new light on how we learn and how we remember ou

Study investigates the best way to memorize details

by University of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainRecent experiments by psychologists at Temple University and the University of Pittsburgh shed new light on how we learn and how we remember ou
The science behind waking up on the wrong side of the bed

The science behind waking up on the wrong side of the bed

by Morgan Sherburne,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's always darkest before the dawn for many people, and now, a University of Michigan and Dartmouth Health study

The science behind waking up on the wrong side of the bed

by Morgan Sherburne,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's always darkest before the dawn for many people, and now, a University of Michigan and Dartmouth Health study
Hope for treating sleep disorders, no pills required

Hope for treating sleep disorders, no pills required

by Flinders UniversityBedtime Window Program Schematic, Flinders University. Credit: Flinders UniversityAre sleeping pills the only solution for insomnia? Not according to Flinders University&#39

Hope for treating sleep disorders, no pills required

by Flinders UniversityBedtime Window Program Schematic, Flinders University. Credit: Flinders UniversityAre sleeping pills the only solution for insomnia? Not according to Flinders University&#39
Research shows comforting babies eases parental stress in painful procedures

Research shows comforting babies eases parental stress in painful procedures

by University of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Neuroimaging Group, at the Department of Pediatrics, in collaboration with Bliss, the charity for babies born premature or sick, has la

Research shows comforting babies eases parental stress in painful procedures

by University of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Neuroimaging Group, at the Department of Pediatrics, in collaboration with Bliss, the charity for babies born premature or sick, has la
2006 to 2019 saw mental health-related visits increase for adolescents/young adults

2006 to 2019 saw mental health-related visits increase for adolescents/young adults

by Elana GotkineAmong adolescents and young adults, mental health-related visits increased from 2006 to 2019, and the proportion with prescription of at least one psychotropic medication also increase

2006 to 2019 saw mental health-related visits increase for adolescents/young adults

by Elana GotkineAmong adolescents and young adults, mental health-related visits increased from 2006 to 2019, and the proportion with prescription of at least one psychotropic medication also increase
Study finds women with depression face higher cardiovascular risk than men

Study finds women with depression face higher cardiovascular risk than men

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople with depression face an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD); however, more women experience CVD following a de

Study finds women with depression face higher cardiovascular risk than men

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople with depression face an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD); however, more women experience CVD following a de
Study finds interactions with dogs can increase brainwaves associated with stress relief and heightened concentration

Study finds interactions with dogs can increase brainwaves associated with stress relief and heightened concentration

by Public Library of ScienceAn animal-assisted activity (hug) performed by a participant. Credit: Yoo et al., 2024, PLOS ONE, CC-BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Spending quality time

Study finds interactions with dogs can increase brainwaves associated with stress relief and heightened concentration

by Public Library of ScienceAn animal-assisted activity (hug) performed by a participant. Credit: Yoo et al., 2024, PLOS ONE, CC-BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Spending quality time