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Sports, Exercise Protects Mental Health Of Growing Kids

WEDNESDAY, May 14, 2025 — Exercise and sports appear to help kids avoid mental health problems as they grow into young adults, a new study says. Young children who participated in sports teams and p...

Hearing Aids Effective In Combating Loneliness Among Seniors

TUESDAY, May 13, 2025 — Could loneliness occur for some older folks because they can’t hear well enough to maintain essential social connections? Hearing aids appear to be an effective method of cou...

Teens With Mental Health Conditions Spend More Time Daily on Social Media

THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 – Adolescents with mental health conditions report spending more time on social media than those without mental health conditions, according to a study published online May 5...

Childhood Obesity Triples Odds Of Weight Discrimination

FRIDAY, May 9, 2025 — Childhood obesity nearly triples a person’s risk for experiencing discrimination or stigma based on their weight, a new study says. Severe obesity before age 18 increased a per...

No Negative Psychological Impact Seen for Disclosing Aβ Status

FRIDAY, May 9, 2025 – Disclosure of amyloid-β (Aβ) status seems not have a negative psychological impact, according to a study published online May 7 in Alzheimer's & Dementia. Sapir Golan S...

Early Alzheimer's Testing Can Provide Peace Of Mind

THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 — Knowing your risk for Alzheimer’s disease can provide peace of mind, but also might contribute to complacency regarding your overall health, a new study says. People who und...

Stress Quadruples Risk Of COPD Flares, Study Says

WEDNESDAY, May 7, 2025 — Stress can make it even worse for people to deal with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, a new study says. High levels of perceived stress are associated with a q...

1 in 10 Doctors is Burned Out

TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 — Next time you see your family physician or a hospital doctor, be extra kind and patient — they could be on the verge of burning out, a new study warns. About 10% of internal med...

Higher Stress Tied to Worse Respiratory Outcomes With COPD

TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 – Among former smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), higher perceived stress is associated with worse respiratory outcomes, according to a study published...

One in 10 U.S. Internal Medicine Doctors Report High Degree of Burnout

TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 – Roughly one in 10 U.S. internal medicine physicians report a high degree of burnout, according to a study published online May 6 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Nathan ...

Your Loving Partner Can Protect You From Chemo Brain

FRIDAY, May 2, 2025 — A cancer patient’s bond with their partner can be a key factor in helping them ward off chemotherapy-related “brain fog,” a new study says Patients in a satisfying intimate relat...

Gabapentinoid Meds Don't Increase Suicide Risk

THURSDAY, May 1, 2025 — A class of drugs used to treat epilepsy, nerve pain and anxiety do not appear to increase a person’s risk of self-harm, a major new study says. Gabapentinoids – which include g...

Study Finds Flourishing Doesn’t Always Mean Happiness

THURSDAY, May 1, 2025 — Flourishing is more than just being happy, and a new global study finds some countries are doing better than others when it comes to overall well-being. Take it from r...

Burnout and Stress Continue to Plague the Nursing Profession

WEDNESDAY, April 30, 2025 – The nursing workforce remains under immense pressure due to stress, burnout, and persistent short staffing, according to a report released by Cross Country Healthcare....

Recent Years Saw Increase in Youth With Anxiety, Depression

MONDAY, April 28, 2025 – From 2016 to 2022, there was an increase in the proportion of youth who experienced anxiety or depression, according to a research letter published online April 21 in JAMA...

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