Teens Are Quitting Sports as Social Media Ups Body Image Concerns
FRIDAY, Oct. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Kids who get discouraged by idealized athletic bodies on social media may end up dropping out of sports, a small study suggests.In a preliminary study of 70 kids who played — or used to play — sports, resear…
Learn MoreConforme se conocen atrocidades en Gaza e Israel, psiquiatras ofrecen consejos para sobrellevarlo
MIÉRCOLES, 18 de octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Tengas o no seres queridos en el Medio Oriente, los horrores de la violencia y el sufrimiento en Israel y Gaza son desgarradores y difíciles de soportar.“Es importante estar informado, pero no te es…
Learn MoreA Doctor’s Empathy Can Be Key to Breast Cancer Care
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A breast cancer diagnosis often causes anxiety and depression, but an empathetic doctor can help.Supportive communication is key to reducing patient uncertainty and promoting mental well-being, Rutgers Univ…
Learn MoreRelaxing Immersive Virtual Reality Interventions Acceptable, Feasible
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Relaxing immersive virtual reality (VR) interventions are acceptable and feasible and can offer benefits to patients with cancer, according to a review published online Oct. 16 in BMJ Supportive & Palliative …
Learn MoreAs Atrocities in Gaza and Israel Unfold, Psychiatrists Give Advice on Coping
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Whether or not you have loved ones in the Middle East, the horrors of the violence and suffering in Israel and Gaza are heart-wrenching and difficult to bear. “It’s important to be informed, but don’t stress …
Learn MoreCorrer vs. medicamentos: ¿qué es más efectivo para combatir la depresión?
MIÉRCOLES, 11 de octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Durante años, los médicos han considerado al ejercicio como el “antidepresivo de la naturaleza”, y ahora un nuevo estudio confirma esta idea.El hallazgo sigue una revisión de cuatro meses sobre el i…
Learn MoreJob Worries Are Keeping Americans Awake at Night: Survey
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Americans are losing sleep over worries about money, a new survey reveals.The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) polled about 2,000 U.S. adults, finding that 69% reported lost sleep due to concerns a…
Learn MoreRunning vs. Meds: Which Works Best to Beat Depression?
MONDAY, Oct. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Exercise has been dubbed “nature’s antidepressant” by doctors for years, and now a new study confirms the notion.The finding follows a four-month look at the impact that running had on anxiety and depression wh…
Learn MoreEl estudio más grande jamás realizado sobre la genética del suicidio ofrece pistas sobre quién está en riesgo
JUEVES, 5 de octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Una nueva investigación ha descubierto 12 variantes genéticas que podrían estar vinculadas a un mayor riesgo de intento de suicidio.Estos genes también podrían tener vínculos con problemas físicos y de …
Learn MoreLargest-Ever Study of Suicide Genetics Gives Clues to Who’s at Risk
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New research has discovered 12 gene variants that may be tied to an increased risk of attempting suicide. These genes also may have links with physical and mental health woes, including chronic pain, attenti…
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