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The link between relationships and health

WebFor decades, social science researchers have believed that social interactions play an important part in our health and well-being. If you think about your own daily life, it …

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Exploring the Link Between Health and Happiness

WebBut good research studies are set up to account for these variables. Here’s what studies have found so far: First, there is clear evidence demonstrating a link between happiness …

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The Secret to a Happy, Healthy Life

WebThe evidence from this study reveals important steps to improve your health and wellness: First and foremost, investing time and energy into your relationships is important. Instead …

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Reduce Stress and Anxiety Levels With Journaling

WebA randomized controlled study of older adults with ongoing medical conditions and anxiety found that journaling helped to decrease their mental stress load and increase their …

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The Health Effects of Daylight Savings Time

WebAnd sleep deprivation leads to health problems: There is solid data showing that moving clocks forward in the spring leads to an increase in heart attacks. A meta-analysis of six …

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Clear Evidence: What You Eat Affects Your Mental Health

WebNot getting enough of a specific nutrient can affect your mental health. For example, a deficiency in vitamin B12 leads to fatigue, lethargy, depression, poor memory, and is …

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New Evidence on Adolescent Mental Health and Social Media

WebA longitudinal study of nearly 7,000 youth ages 12-15 found that adolescents who spent more than three hours per day on social media doubled their risk of experiencing poor …

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Do Online Searches For Health Information Lead to Anxiety

WebThe analysis showed that people with health anxiety are especially prone to developing cyberchondria when looking for health information online, leading to more serious health …

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The Power of Touch

WebNot surprisingly, researchers found that physical touch benefits our mental and physical health, particularly around sleep, heart rate, mood, blood pressure, mobility, anxiety , …

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The Link Between Food Insecurity and Mental Health

WebA 2012 study found food insecurity increased the chance of mood, anxiety, behavior and substance abuse disorders in teenagers. Even when statistically factoring out other …

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Does Your Neighborhood Affect Your Mental Health

WebThe evidence clearly shows that the mental health of Americans has declined since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic – and more so for teens, older adults, young mothers, and …

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How Racism Affects Health

WebThe problem is, when this stress response is repeated frequently over time, evidence shows it leads to health problems including depression, anxiety, insomnia, heart disease, skin …

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Is That Medical Intervention Doing You Any Good

WebInducing delivery for pregnant women who do not have complications or risk factors is not recommended because it leads to an increased risk for hemorrhage in the mother and …

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Do COVID Infections Impact Mental Health

WebIn addition, COIVD causes an inflammatory response in the body that can disrupt neurotransmitter activity and lead to oxidative stress in the cells, which aggravates …

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How Do Smartphones Impact Youth Mental Health

WebBut there are several randomized, controlled studies that show social media and smartphone use may be contributing to mental distress among young people. First, …

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The serious effects of physical discipline

WebA new systematic review reveals a body of evidence demonstrating physical punishment may increase the chances of antisocial behavior and aggression, depression, anxiety, …

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The Evidence on Detox Diets

WebThere is evidence that many people lose weight during and shortly after a detox diet, most likely due to a drastic reduction in calorie intake and sometimes a loss of water and fecal …

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Sex Education and Parenting: What We Know

WebYet there are many benefits when parents do address the topic of sex with their children. Parents can gauge their child’s physical, emotional and psychological development and …

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The Long-Term, Underappreciated Damage of Verbal Abuse

WebChild abuse is defined as “an adult or other caregiver engaging in acts that harm or omit needed care to a child,” the study authors write. Currently, child abuse is classified into …

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