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Does stress lead to lengthier periods of sick leave?

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From the Deutsches Ärzteblatt International press release: The duration of a person’s unfitness for work is determined by more than his/her primary diagnosis. Patients often report psychological problems and a feeling of being burnt out. Antonius… 

Loneliness in young adults linked to poor sleep quality

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From the Kings College London press release: Researchers from King’s College London have found a link between loneliness and poor sleep quality in a study of more than 2,000 British young adults. Lonelier people were… 

Deep sleep may act as fountain of youth in old age

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From the UC Berkeley press release: As we grow old, our nights are frequently plagued by bouts of wakefulness, bathroom trips and other nuisances as we lose our ability to generate the deep, restorative slumber… 

Study suggests dopamine regulates the motivation to act

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From the Asociación RUVID press release via AlphaGalileo: The widespread belief that dopamine regulates pleasure could go down in history with the latest research results on the role of this neurotransmitter. Researchers have proved that… 

Researchers examine the neuroscience of mental fatigue

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From the Inderscience press release via MedicalXpress: We all perhaps know the feeling of mental exhaustion, but what does it mean physiologically to have mental fatigue? A new study carried out using brain scans could… 

Study examines role of inflammation in chronic fatigue syndrome

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From the Journal of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics press release via AlphaGalileo: A new study published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics has examined the role of inflammation in chronic fatigue syndrome, a disorder… 

Study suggests dance may help boost young girls’ mental health

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From the Swedish Research Council press release via EurekAlert!: Young girls can dance their way to better mental health. Symptoms like depression, stress, fatigue, and headaches are alleviated with regular dancing. This is shown in…