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We hear about health impacts of climate-related events—but what about health care workers who respond to them?

We hear about health impacts of climate-related events—but what about health care workers who respond to them?

by Christopher Buse Sandra Smiley and Tim K. Takaro,The ConversationCredit: Faruk Tokluoğlu from PexelsIn British Columbia, like elsewhere in Canada, the impacts of climate change on health and

We hear about health impacts of climate-related events—but what about health care workers who respond to them?

by Christopher Buse Sandra Smiley and Tim K. Takaro,The ConversationCredit: Faruk Tokluoğlu from PexelsIn British Columbia, like elsewhere in Canada, the impacts of climate change on health and
Reducing mental-health-related sickness absences requires more collaboration and overcoming prejudices

Reducing mental-health-related sickness absences requires more collaboration and overcoming prejudices

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere is new research data on the reduction of mental health-related incapacity for work. An implementation study was carried out

Reducing mental-health-related sickness absences requires more collaboration and overcoming prejudices

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere is new research data on the reduction of mental health-related incapacity for work. An implementation study was carried out
Study highlights post-terror-attack challenges faced by mothers of young children

Study highlights post-terror-attack challenges faced by mothers of young children

byHebrew University of JerusalemCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study sheds light on the profound challenges faced by mothers of young children in maintaining health-promoting activities

Study highlights post-terror-attack challenges faced by mothers of young children

byHebrew University of JerusalemCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study sheds light on the profound challenges faced by mothers of young children in maintaining health-promoting activities
A new school year can see friendships change—this is tough on kids, but parents can help

A new school year can see friendships change—this is tough on kids, but parents can help

by Karyn Healy,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe start of the school year means new classes, routines, after-school activities and sometimes even a new school.This can be a r

A new school year can see friendships change—this is tough on kids, but parents can help

by Karyn Healy,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe start of the school year means new classes, routines, after-school activities and sometimes even a new school.This can be a r
Different songs for different days: Why it's important to actively choose the music for your mood

Different songs for different days: Why it's important to actively choose the music for your mood

by Katrina McFerran,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany of us take pleasure inlistening to music. Music accompanies important life events and lubricates social encounter

Different songs for different days: Why it's important to actively choose the music for your mood

by Katrina McFerran,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany of us take pleasure inlistening to music. Music accompanies important life events and lubricates social encounter
Big breakfasts help keep heart patients happy, study shows

Big breakfasts help keep heart patients happy, study shows

by Ernie MundellWhen and what you eat might play a role in maintaining good mental health, a new study suggests.Researchers in China found that folks withheart diseasewere more likely to k

Big breakfasts help keep heart patients happy, study shows

by Ernie MundellWhen and what you eat might play a role in maintaining good mental health, a new study suggests.Researchers in China found that folks withheart diseasewere more likely to k
Decluttering can be stressful. A clinical psychologist explains how personal values can make it easier

Decluttering can be stressful. A clinical psychologist explains how personal values can make it easier

by Mary E. Dozier,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainI recently helped my mom sort through boxes she inherited when my grandparents passed away. One box was labeled—either ironically or ge

Decluttering can be stressful. A clinical psychologist explains how personal values can make it easier

by Mary E. Dozier,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainI recently helped my mom sort through boxes she inherited when my grandparents passed away. One box was labeled—either ironically or ge
Why 'Galentine's Day' is good for your health

Why 'Galentine's Day' is good for your health

by Avery NewmarkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile Galentine's Day may have started as a storyline for Leslie Knope on "Parks and Recreation" (which also gave us "Treat Yo'

Why 'Galentine's Day' is good for your health

by Avery NewmarkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile Galentine's Day may have started as a storyline for Leslie Knope on "Parks and Recreation" (which also gave us "Treat Yo'
Study links heavy cannabis use to higher death risk, psychosis

Study links heavy cannabis use to higher death risk, psychosis

by India EdwardsHeavy weed use may be far more dangerous than people realize, according to a pair of studies published inJAMA Network Open.People diagnosed withcannabis use disorder(

Study links heavy cannabis use to higher death risk, psychosis

by India EdwardsHeavy weed use may be far more dangerous than people realize, according to a pair of studies published inJAMA Network Open.People diagnosed withcannabis use disorder(
Study suggests around 1 in 5 UK medical students considers dropping out: Mental health is key contributor

Study suggests around 1 in 5 UK medical students considers dropping out: Mental health is key contributor

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAround one in five UK medical students consider dropping out of medical school, with mental health issues a key contributor to their in

Study suggests around 1 in 5 UK medical students considers dropping out: Mental health is key contributor

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAround one in five UK medical students consider dropping out of medical school, with mental health issues a key contributor to their in
Exploring the psychological mechanisms behind virtual reality exposure therapy's success

Exploring the psychological mechanisms behind virtual reality exposure therapy's success

byAssociation for Psychological ScienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainExposure therapy, in which patients gradually face the things and situations they fear, is among the most effective treatm

Exploring the psychological mechanisms behind virtual reality exposure therapy's success

byAssociation for Psychological ScienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainExposure therapy, in which patients gradually face the things and situations they fear, is among the most effective treatm
Music makes us move even when we don't like it, according to psychologists

Music makes us move even when we don't like it, according to psychologists

by Patrick Lejtenyi,Concordia UniversityExample of the musical notation of a stimulus with a medium rhythmic complexity (son clave) and a medium harmonic complexity (four-note (major) chords wit

Music makes us move even when we don't like it, according to psychologists

by Patrick Lejtenyi,Concordia UniversityExample of the musical notation of a stimulus with a medium rhythmic complexity (son clave) and a medium harmonic complexity (four-note (major) chords wit