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Loneliness is a serious risk to your parents' health
July 8, 2019,
Forbes
Research shows that social isolation can lead to a variety of physical and mental conditions.
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Is burnout real?
June 3, 2019, New York TimesThe World Health Organization upgraded burnout from a “state” of exhaustion to “a syndrome” resulting from “chronic workplace stress.”
Irregular sleep routine linked to higher health risks, study finds
June 6, 2019, TodayThe health consequences are probably happening because a person’s biological clock is being disturbed.
How to get better at admitting you're wrong
June 6, 2019, NBC NewsStruggling to admit our own fault can harm our relationships and our personal growth.
Ways to stop feeling overwhelmed by the news
June 10, 2019, MSNBC“Headline anxiety” is a growing problem.
Can you reshape your brain's response to pain?
June 10, 2019, NPRExposure to psychological trauma, or deep anxiety or depression can make some people vulnerable to chronic pain.
Suicides are at an all time high
June 20, 2019, CNNThose who identify as American Indian or Alaska Natives had the highest increase among all race and ethnicity groups, according to the research.
Bill proposes fully covering HIV-prevention drug PrEP
June 20, 2019, CNNThe legislation would require public and private health insurance plans to cover PrEP and the tests and visits without a copay.
Police departments rethink approach to battling addiction crisis
June 20, 2019, Fox NewsInstead of arrests, police are urging addicts to get treatment and help them get into recovery.
As US population ages, more elders are subject to physical, sexual and financial abuse
June 19, 2019, Fox NewsElder abuse is chillingly widespread and can range anywhere from physical and sexual abuse, to emotional abuse, confinement, stealing money, negligence, and abandonment. And it's slated only to get worse with the aging U.S. population.
Divorce likely to put weight on children, study finds
June 17, 2019, BBC NewsChildren whose parents are divorced are more likely to get fat than those whose parents stay together, say researchers.
U.S. psychoanalysts apologize for labeling homosexuality an illness
June 21, 2019, ReutersThe American Psychoanalytic Association apologized for previously treating homosexuality as a mental illness.
Obesity rates falling among U.S. preschoolers
June 18, 2019, NBC NewsPreschoolers on government food aid have grown a little less pudgy, a U.S. study found.
How to get a good night's sleep during long summer days
June 20, 2019, CBS NewsFor already grappling with sleep anxiety, summer light is another road block to getting a good night's sleep.
Study links common drugs to dementia
June 24, 2019, CNNScientists have long found a possible link between anticholinergic drugs and an increased risk of dementia.
Make therapy more effective
June 24, 2019, TodayMost therapists agree that doing work outside of therapy sessions is crucial to feeling better.
What to do about a screen-obsessed kid
June 30, 2019, NPRTechnology overuse ranked as the No. 1 fear of parents of teenagers in a 2018 national survey.
How sleep deprivation changes your brain
June 30, 2019, BustleLack of sleep interferes with brain function at a cellular level.
When new mom anxiety isn't normal
July 5, 2019, Yahoo NewsThere are tell-tale signs that a new mother may need to seek help.
Gene mutation in the brain may be early clue to autism
July 2, 2019, NBC NewsBrain disruptions that may contribute to autism could be happening in the first three months of fetal development.
Top 20 happiest states in America
July 3, 2019, USA TODAYThe overall well-being in the United States has been in steady decline since 2016.
How teen friendships shape your mental health as a young adult
July 1, 2019, Business InsiderYoung adults who felt more connected are much less likely to experience mental health problems and risks.
Aerobic exercise benefits the aging brain
July 9, 2019, U.S. News & World ReportAerobic exercise can enhance and improve cognitive function and stave off age-related brain changes.
Parent who listens can help kids thrive despite trauma
July 9, 2019, U.S. News & World ReportHeartfelt talks between parent and child are essential to help kids overcome tough times.