Mental Health

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 public domain A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Toronto has revealed a significant link between the use of photo filters on social media and increased symptoms of muscle dysmorphia in adolescents and young adults in Canada. This study, which analyzed data from 912 participants from the Canadian Study of Adolescent Health Behaviors, highlights growing …

A special issue of the Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine on cerebral palsy examines issues of aging with cerebral palsy and reports on often overlooked topics. Credit: Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Because the majority of people with cerebral palsy (CP) are adults, an emphasis on adult care in addition to child and youth care is becoming increasingly important to …

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 public domain Between 2005 and 2020, the number of children experiencing concurrent water and food insecurity in the United States more than doubled. Additionally, black and Hispanic children were several times more likely than white children to experience food and water insecurity simultaneously. This is according to new research from Asher Rosinger, associate professor of biobehavioral health and …

Nurses and other staff at a service that supports patients with mental health problems have received national accreditation for the quality of care they provide. The mental health liaison team, jointly delivered by Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), is accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. “This is a wonderful achievement for …

Credit: Andrea Piacquadio of Pexels Unpaid care has a huge impact on mental health and is more likely to be provided by people from low-income households, a landmark across Europe shows study by researchers at UCL and St George’s, University of London. The Eurocare study examined unpaid care provided by people of all ages across Europe. The researchers found that …

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 public domain A significant proportion of them are at risk for hypertension, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology Taking care of the Athletic Heart Conferenceheld June 6-8 in Washington. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects 47% of adults in the US CardioSmart.org. Over time, hypertension weakens the heart, blood vessels and …

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 public domain Differences in social factors that can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) for men and women have been identified by Monash University-led research using a field of artificial intelligence (AI). Published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Healthresearchers used machine learning (ML) algorithms to identify the most important predictors of cardiovascular disease based on …

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 public domain Playing Wordle or Sudoku every morning with a cup of coffee probably won’t boost your brain power, but the mood and confidence these games provide are reason enough to keep playing, according to new research from the University of Oregon. Researchers from the UO’s School of Journalism and Communications examined brain-training games, a collection of puzzles …

Many women are dissatisfied with the state of U.S. maternal health care, but a major new poll shows that most Americans don’t understand how badly the country lags behind other rich countries in this area. Only about 2 in 5 (42%) women who are currently pregnant or have ever been pregnant felt strongly about having access to the best possible …

The terms of reference for a national inquiry into safety issues in mental health hospitals have been published, highlighting safe staffing and working conditions. Former Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay announced the inquiry last year to improve patient safety and raise the quality of inpatient mental health care in England. The Healthcare Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) has …