Tag: health

Study suggests regular volunteer work has benefits for the health and well-being of older adults

From the Elsevier press release: A new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by Elsevier, takes a closer look at the benefits of volunteering to the health and well-being of… Read more »

Study finds link between happy partnership, reduced stress and lower inflammation in breast cancer survivors

From the Ohio State University press release: Breast cancer survivors in romantic relationships who feel happy and satisfied with their partners may be at lower risk for a host of… Read more »

Study suggests replacing time spent sitting with sleep or light activity may help improve mood

From the Iowa State University press release: Moving more and sitting less was a challenge for many of us, even before states started issuing stay-at-home orders. Despite disruptions to our… Read more »

Study suggests mental health and mortality have a strong correlation with the amount of autonomy we have at our job

From the Indiana University press release: As millions continue working from home during the pandemic or are required to report to jobs as essential employees, many have raised questions about… Read more »

Study suggests mindfulness training shows promise for people with MS

From the Ohio State University press release: New research suggests mindfulness training may help multiple sclerosis patients in two very different ways: regulating negative emotions and improving processing speed. People… Read more »

Study suggests coronavirus infections may lead to delirium and potentially PTSD

From the University College London press release: People taken ill by coronavirus infections may experience psychiatric problems while hospitalised and potentially after they recover, suggests an analysis of past research… Read more »

Study suggests aerobics may be a smart workout for brain regardless of age

From the American Academy of Neurology press release: It’s never too late to lace up some sneakers and work up a sweat for brain health, according to a study published… Read more »

Study links chronic illness in childhood to higher rates of mental illness

From the Queen Mary University of London press release: Children with long-term health conditions may be more likely to experience mental illness in early adolescence than healthy children, according to… Read more »