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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

WEBHere’s what studies have found so far: First, there is clear evidence demonstrating a link between happiness and a decreased risk of mortality. Essentially, people who report that …

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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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How the Pandemic Has Affected Our Mental and Physical Health

WEBNearly half of mothers reported a decline in their mental health since the start of the pandemic (compared to 30 percent of all adults.) Nearly half of fathers reported drinking …

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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, …

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New Evidence Finds Vitamins Are Often Unnecessary

WEBAccording to the evidence, there are some clear cases where taking vitamins is helpful and even medically-necessary: Pregnancy: There is clear evidence …

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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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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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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 …

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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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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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The Power of Touch

WEBThe blog is based on one key principle: Now more than ever, people need help separating the good scientific information from the bad. We are all about assessing the scientific …

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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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How Gut Bacteria Are Linked to Mental Health

WEBThere are indirect links as well, researchers believe. Some evidence suggests that inflammation is a key factor in mental health disorders and that certain combinations of …

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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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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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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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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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Looking back at the evidence: Low-fat diets

WEBIn the 1970s, heart disease was the leading cause of death in the United States. A group of U.S. Senators wanted to do something about it. After a series of …

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The Psychological Impacts of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy

WEBThe report also found that gender-affirming hormone therapy helps transgender people in key areas of psychosocial functioning, namely self-control and trust. After reviewing the …

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