But parents of all income groups rated other topics equally as well, including unhealthy diets, obesity, health care costs and lack of mental health services. Obesity (48 percent), gun/firearm injuries (47 percent), lack of mental health services (47 percent), poverty (45 percent), drinking/drug use are just outside the top 10 children’s health concerns (44 percent), […]
To address these issues and improve the mental health of users, social media use interventions have been developed and evaluated by researchers. Such techniques include avoiding or limiting social media use, along with therapy-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The researchers analyzed 23 studies conducted between 2004 and 2022, involving participants from around […]
“These findings may be meaningful not only for people with PTSD, but possibly for those with anxiety disorders as well,” said senior author Anne Richards, MD, MPH, of the UCSF Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Weill Institute for Neurosciences, and SAN. Said. Francisco VA Medical Center. “There are non-invasive methods that can harness the […]
These tests were repeated after five years to monitor for any loss of performance. Over the next 15 years, about 17 percent of the women in the study had an incidence of dementia, classified as a dementia-related hospitalization or death. The team found that low grip strength and slow TUG were significant risk factors for […]
“We also found that all types of physical activity and exercise were beneficial, including aerobic exercise such as walking, resistance training, Pilates and yoga,” Singh said. Senior researcher, Professor Carol Maher from UniSA, says the study is the first to evaluate the effects of all forms of physical activity on depression, anxiety and psychological distress […]
Dawn noted that a broader implication of this study is that it is important to consider how external stressors — such as the COVID-19 pandemic — can affect people’s relationships, and therefore their physical health. “Since the COVID-19 pandemic, relationships are facing unprecedented challenges, turbulence and change,” says Dawn. “This means that the health effects […]
According to a recent study, normalizing mindfulness practices can improve a graduate student’s emotional well-being. The study was published in the journal ‘Plos One’. “Because of the state of graduate student mental health nationally, there is a tangible need for concrete interventions like this,” says Susan Hagness, professor of electrical and computer engineering and one […]
Participating students reported playing an average of 2.5 hours of video games per day, with the heaviest gamers in the group putting in more than 4.5 hours each day. The team looked for an association between the students’ video game play and their performance on a standardized cognitive ability test 7 known as the CogAT, […]
Traveling makes you feel healthier than staying at home
As you move into a new chapter in life, change your normal routine with your ex. Try a new restaurant you’ve never been to before, or travel to a destination you’ve always wanted to visit. Or go on a shopping binge and buy yourself the things you’ve always wanted. Sky is your limit, just start […]
Certain factors can exacerbate toxic masculinity traits. But there is no single source, because toxic masculinity is deeply rooted in old patriarchal beliefs, specific cultures and traditions. In many cases, the propagation of these beliefs and mindsets begins at home as children learn toxic behavior patterns from the male figures they grow up around. This […]
Persistent high levels of stress can actually change the structure of the brain. This leads to an increase in white matter at the expense of gray matter, which is involved in muscle control, decision making, self-control, emotional regulation, and more. Chronic stress can also make people vulnerable to a variety of ailments, from nausea and […]
