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2011 to 2022 Saw Increasing Prevalence of Poor Mental Health

FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2025 – Poor mental health was increasingly prevalent from 2011 to 2022, with inequities discernible by age, sex, and racial and ethnic group, according to a research letter...

Binge Drinking in Retirement Tied to More Depressive Symptoms

FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2025 – Heavy alcohol use is associated with depression among U.S. retirees, according to a study published online Jan. 10 in Aging & Mental Health. Antonia Diaz-Valdes, Ph.D.,...

Teen Stress Is Expensive, Experts Say -- So How Can We Reduce It?

THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2025 – Stressed-out teenagers appear to be dragging down the U.S. economy, a new study says. Teenagers suffering from anxiety or depression are less likely to enter the workforce...

Increased Surgeon Stress Linked to Reduced Surgical Complications

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 15, 2025 – Increased surgeon stress at the beginning of a surgical procedure is associated with reduced major surgical complications, according to a study published online Jan. 15 in...

Access to Green Space May Help Reduce Kids' Screen Time

SATURDAY, Jan. 11, 2025 – Want to help your child cut back on their screen time? Make sure you live near parks and other open spaces where they can frolic outside. New research underlines the...

Neglect Can Be as Damaging to Child Development as Abuse, in Some Ways

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2025 – Simple neglect can be as damaging to a child’s social development as physical, sexual or emotional abuse. Children whose basic needs aren’t met can have lifelong damage done t...

Adding Depression, Anxiety Measures to CVD Prediction Model Has Little Impact

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2025 – Inclusion of measures of depression and anxiety to the American Heart Association Predicting Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Events (PREVENT) prediction model has little...

Prenatal Exposure to Glucocorticoids May Increase Risk for Some Mental Disorders in Offspring

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 – Prenatal exposure to glucocorticoids is associated with some mental disorders in offspring, such as mood, anxiety, and stress-related disorders, according to a study...

Being Told to 'Calm Down,' Other Microaggressions May Raise Risk for Postpartum Hypertension

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 – The words “calm down” are worse than unhelpful – they actually can increase blood pressure among new mothers of color, a study has found. Gender-based racism through such mic...

Job Strain Can Worsen Sleep Longterm, Data Suggests

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 – Ever woke in the night with your thoughts racing about work problems, co-worker disputes, or heavy career decisions? Well, it’s more common than you think. Job stress is r...

Avoiding Isolation By Volunteering Offers Mental Health Benefits to Seniors

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 – Delivering meals to the infirm. Tutoring a student. Patrolling a city park. Helping out at a local library. All these activities not only serve the community, but also can...

'Sandwich Generation' Caregivers Face Declines in Physical, Mental Health

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8, 2025 – "Sandwich generation" caregivers face declines in their own mental and physical health, according to a study published online Jan. 8 in Public Health. Baowen Xue, Ph.D., ...

Proteins Associated With Social Isolation, Loneliness Identified

MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2025 – Proteins associated with social isolation and loneliness are implicated in inflammation, antiviral responses, and complement systems, according to a study published online...

Caregivers Face Mental, Physical Health Risks

TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2025 – More and more adults are stuck in the middle of their families, caring not only for their children but also for aging parents and other older family members. The mental and...

Access to Medical Test Results Is Confusing, Anxiety-Provoking

TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2025 – Patients have more access to their own medical test results than ever before, thanks to legislation requiring results be released as soon as they’re available. But that’s not ...

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