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Half of Australians in aged care have depression. Psychological therapy could help

Half of Australians in aged care have depression. Psychological therapy could help

by Tanya Davison and Sunil Bhar,The ConversationCredit: Cochrane AustraliaWhile many people maintain positive emotional well-being as they age, around half of older Australians living in residen

Half of Australians in aged care have depression. Psychological therapy could help

by Tanya Davison and Sunil Bhar,The ConversationCredit: Cochrane AustraliaWhile many people maintain positive emotional well-being as they age, around half of older Australians living in residen
How much stress is too much? Psychiatrist explains the links between toxic stress and poor health

How much stress is too much? Psychiatrist explains the links between toxic stress and poor health

by Lawson R. Wulsin,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 taught most people that the line between tolerable and toxic stress—defined as persistent demands that lead to dise

How much stress is too much? Psychiatrist explains the links between toxic stress and poor health

by Lawson R. Wulsin,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 taught most people that the line between tolerable and toxic stress—defined as persistent demands that lead to dise
Scientists aim to decode the genetic roots of mental illness on a large scale

Scientists aim to decode the genetic roots of mental illness on a large scale

by International Society for Stem Cell ResearchResearchers join forces in a consortium called SSPsyGene with the joint goal of characterizing the genetic origins of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric

Scientists aim to decode the genetic roots of mental illness on a large scale

by International Society for Stem Cell ResearchResearchers join forces in a consortium called SSPsyGene with the joint goal of characterizing the genetic origins of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric
Living in the North of England increases risk of death from alcohol, drugs and suicide, shows study

Living in the North of England increases risk of death from alcohol, drugs and suicide, shows study

by University of ManchesterMap of Deaths of Despair index scores, detailing 20 highest and lowest scoring 20 local authorities. Credit:Social Science & Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.101

Living in the North of England increases risk of death from alcohol, drugs and suicide, shows study

by University of ManchesterMap of Deaths of Despair index scores, detailing 20 highest and lowest scoring 20 local authorities. Credit:Social Science & Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.101
Sexual identity is more fluid than previously thought, says twelve-year study

Sexual identity is more fluid than previously thought, says twelve-year study

Sexual identity is more fluid than previously thought, says twelve-year studyby Willi Zhang,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNearly 16% of people changed their sexual identity ov

Sexual identity is more fluid than previously thought, says twelve-year study

Sexual identity is more fluid than previously thought, says twelve-year studyby Willi Zhang,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNearly 16% of people changed their sexual identity ov
Study finds lonely women experience increased activation in regions of the brain associated with food cravings

Study finds lonely women experience increased activation in regions of the brain associated with food cravings

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new UCLA Healthstudyhas found that women who perceive themselves to be lonely exhibited activity in regions

Study finds lonely women experience increased activation in regions of the brain associated with food cravings

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new UCLA Healthstudyhas found that women who perceive themselves to be lonely exhibited activity in regions
Hope for treating sleep disorders, no pills required

Hope for treating sleep disorders, no pills required

by Flinders UniversityBedtime Window Program Schematic, Flinders University. Credit: Flinders UniversityAre sleeping pills the only solution for insomnia? Not according to Flinders University&#39

Hope for treating sleep disorders, no pills required

by Flinders UniversityBedtime Window Program Schematic, Flinders University. Credit: Flinders UniversityAre sleeping pills the only solution for insomnia? Not according to Flinders University&#39
Exploring the effect of the presence of familiar people in interpersonal space

Exploring the effect of the presence of familiar people in interpersonal space

by Waseda UniversityThis study suggests that social relationships influence the physiological and psychological responses to the presence of familiar people in our IPS and this response also chan

Exploring the effect of the presence of familiar people in interpersonal space

by Waseda UniversityThis study suggests that social relationships influence the physiological and psychological responses to the presence of familiar people in our IPS and this response also chan
Body dysmorphia affects many teens, especially girls

Body dysmorphia affects many teens, especially girls

by Dennis ThompsonMany teens—especially girls—are affected by body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), a condition in which they become obsessed with perceived flaws in their personal appearance, a new study s

Body dysmorphia affects many teens, especially girls

by Dennis ThompsonMany teens—especially girls—are affected by body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), a condition in which they become obsessed with perceived flaws in their personal appearance, a new study s
Availability increased with approval of naloxone as OTC medication

Availability increased with approval of naloxone as OTC medication

by Elana GotkineRecently, there was an increase in availability of naloxone after it was approved to be sold as an over-the-counter (OTC) medication, according to a study published online July 26 in&n

Availability increased with approval of naloxone as OTC medication

by Elana GotkineRecently, there was an increase in availability of naloxone after it was approved to be sold as an over-the-counter (OTC) medication, according to a study published online July 26 in&n
Researchers investigate the role of tickling in adult sexuality

Researchers investigate the role of tickling in adult sexuality

Researchers investigate the role of tickling in adult sexualityby University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University MainzCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at the Institute of P

Researchers investigate the role of tickling in adult sexuality

Researchers investigate the role of tickling in adult sexualityby University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University MainzCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at the Institute of P