When Kids Lose a Parent, New Therapy Might Prevent Long-Term Mental Harm
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The death of a parent is heartbreaking for a child or teenager, and those who experience it are known to be at an increased risk for depression and other mental health issues later in life.But a new study …
Learn MoreAnxiety Attacks: Symptoms and Calming Techniques
MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Anxiety attacks can seem overwhelming when you’re in the middle of one, but with the right coping tools you can come out the other side. What is an anxiety attack? According to the Detroit Medical Center, an …
Learn MoreDoes Country Living Make Folks Happier? Maybe Not
TUESDAY, March 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It might seem like a move to rural living could bring calm and even happiness, but new research suggests that isn’t always so. A study from the University of Houston found that those living in the country we…
Learn MoreLoneliness a Key Factor in Postpartum Depression
WEDNESDAY, March 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When expectant or new moms experience depression, known as perinatal depression, loneliness may be a driving factor.“We found that loneliness was central to the experiences of expectant and new mothers with…
Learn MoreWhat to Expect From Couples Counseling
FRIDAY, Feb. 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Sarah Schwartz* grew up in a fairly close-knit family where relatives were unafraid to express anger. When they were angry, they sometimes exploded and even yelled — sometimes at the top of their voices. Alth…
Learn MoreAmericans Getting More Comfortable Talking Over Mental Health With Doctors
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Primary care doctors are no longer just in the physical health business: Americans are increasingly turning to them for mental health care, too, a new study finds.Looking at Americans’ primary care visits be…
Learn MoreTrabajar es difícil cuando se está de luto por la pérdida del cónyuge
VIERNES, 3 de febrero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cuando el esposo de Elizabeth R. falleció por un cáncer de hueso en 2016, se sintió agradecida cuando su empresa le ofreció generosamente una licencia por luto. Ahora, Elizabeth tiene 40 años, y trabaj…
Learn MoreWorking Gets Tough When Grieving a Lost Spouse
FRIDAY, Feb. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When Elizabeth R.’s husband passed away from bone cancer in 2016, she felt grateful that her employer offered generous bereavement leave.Now 40, she worked in the development department of a large nonprofit can…
Learn MoreLos vecinos hacen una diferencia para los adultos mayores estadounidenses de origen chino que están aislados
JUEVES, 29 de diciembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Vivir en una comunidad unida, donde los vecinos están conectados entre sí, ayudó a mejorar los resultados de salud de los estadounidenses mayores de origen chino, encontró un estudio reciente.Los inv…
Learn MoreCon el corazón roto: la soledad podría aumentar el peligro por la enfermedad cardiovascular
MIÉRCOLES, 28 de diciembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Una nueva investigación sugiere que la soledad, el aislamiento social y vivir solo puede quitarles años a las vidas de las personas con enfermedad cardiaca.Este trío pone a las personas con una en…
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