Losing a Parent is Hard. Is It Harder for Boys?
MONDAY, July 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — After the death of a parent, boys may have a tougher time than girls, a new study suggests.Young people who lose a parent before age 21 are at risk for poor mental health, lower income and unemployment in adul…
Learn MoreRecollection of Grief Following Death of Loved One Tied to BP Increases
WEDNESDAY, June 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Talking about feelings of separation and attachment following the death of a loved one (grief recall) is tied to increases in blood pressure (BP), according to a study published online June 1 in Psychosomat…
Learn MoreStudy Examines Families’ Experience of Sudden Cardiac Death
TUESDAY, April 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For families of young sudden cardiac death (SCD) victims, communication is key, but the type, format, and timing of information received varies, which can impact the experience of processing the death, accord…
Learn MorePerder al cónyuge podría ser más letal para los hombres
VIERNES, 24 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Aunque perder al cónyuge puede acortarle la vida a cualquier persona, una nueva investigación danesa sugiere que los hombres que enviudan son mucho más vulnerables que las viudas.Tras seis años de monit…
Learn MoreLosing a Spouse May Be More Lethal for Men
FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While losing a spouse can shorten anyone’s life, new Danish research suggests widowers may be far more vulnerable than widows.After six years spent tracking health outcomes among nearly 925,000 Danish seniors…
Learn MoreWhen 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 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 MoreA Beloved Pet’s Death Can Trigger Deep Grief. Finding Support Can Be Tough
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Anyone who’s ever loved a pet like a member of the family knows that the grief when that dog, cat or other furry friend dies can be devastating. But too often, finding others who truly understand and support …
Learn MoreDealing With Grief on the Cancer Journey
FRIDAY, Aug. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Cancer isn’t just a physical struggle but also an emotional one, as patients, survivors and their loved ones experience grief and loss throughout the experience.Gabrielle Alvarez, a social worker at Rutgers Ca…
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