Category: Health

Study suggests placebo effect extends to healthcare provider’s expectations of effectiveness

From the Dartmouth College press release: If a doctor expects a treatment to be successful, a patient may experience less pain and have better outcomes, according to a new Dartmouth… Read more »

Study suggests drops in income may not only hurt the wallet, they may harm the brain

From the American Academy of Neurology press release: Young adults who experience annual income drops of 25 percent or more may be more at risk of having thinking problems and… Read more »

Study suggests good neighbours or teachers can help mitigate longterm health of kids who face trauma

From the Brigham Young University press release: New research shows just how important positive childhood experiences are for our long-term health — especially for those who experience significant adversity as… Read more »

Study suggests childhood trauma has longterm health effects on women

From the Ohio State University press release: Researchers have long known that childhood trauma is linked to poorer health for women at midlife. A new study shows one important reason… Read more »

Study suggests deeper understanding of early life experiences can help combat chronic obesity and frequent bingeing

From the Elsevier press release: According to a new study in the journal Heliyon, published by Elsevier, dysfunctional eating patterns and habits in overweight and obese adults can be triggered by… Read more »

Study looks at effect of childhood stressors and socioeconomic status on longevity

From the Boston University School of Medicine press release: After years of generalized theories and hypothesis, research has finally pinpointed certain aspects of childhood experience linked to people living longer…. Read more »

Studies link air pollution to mental health issues in children

From the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center press release: Three new studies by scientists at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, in collaboration with researchers at the University of Cincinnati, highlight… Read more »