2-Hour Dose of Nature Tied to Better Health & Well-Being
In a new large-scale study, British researchers report that spending at least two hours a week in nature may be a crucial threshold for promoting health and wellbeing. Scientists at…
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New Eating Disorders App Teaches Normal Eating Behavior
Swedish researchers have developed a pioneering method to help people with anorexia learn to eat again. The scientists take the position that eating disorders should be considered just that —…
UK Study: Smartphone Addiction May Not Be a Problem
New research suggests prior studies on the impact of technology use on psychological well-being rely on flawed measures. UK investigators explain that surveys are often used to understand how people…
Cold Parenting Tied to Premature Aging in Kids
Cold or unsupportive parenting styles may have several negative health implications for children, even into their adult years, according to a new study by researchers at Loma Linda University Health…
Persistent Poverty Affects One in Five UK Children
Persistent poverty affects nearly one in five children in the U.K. and is projected to increase over the next five years, according to a new study from the University of…
Bariatric Surgery Patients at Greater Risk of Death from Alcohol, Drugs
Patients who have undergone Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery — a weight-loss procedure which reduces the size of the stomach and shortens the intestine — may be at greater risk of death from…
Severe Injuries from Violence May Hike Risk for Depression, PTSD
Many individuals who are hospitalized for a serious injury are at greater risk for developing post-injury depression and/or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A new study finds that these post-injury mental…
Poor Nights Sleep May Increase BP, Linked to Cardiovascular Health
A new study from the University of Arizona suggests a connection between a bad night’s sleep and elevated cardiovascular risk factors. Researchers discovered a sleepless night may result in a…
Poor Fitness & Strength Tied to Depression, Anxiety in Middle-Aged Women
Although physical fitness has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and enhancing well-being, a new study appears to bolster the mental health benefits of staying in shape,…
By Age 9, Many Kids Stop Exercising for Fun
Around age 9, many children stop engaging in physical activity just for the fun of it, according to a new Swiss study published in the journal Psychology of Sport and…