How does a steady income affect self-confidence?
A new study from the National University of Singapore (NUS) looked at the connection between income security and self-regard. The
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Anxiety and inflammation: What is the link?
In this feature, we ask whether there are links between inflammation and anxiety. Although evidence is slowly mounting, we have
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Christmas 2020: 5 tips to protect mental health
For most people, Christmas will be very different this year. In this article, we provide 5 basic tips to help
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Resiliency helps older adults deal with the pandemic
A recent article in JAMA discusses why older adults appear to be coping better with loneliness and social isolation than
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Study finds that mindfulness does not actively reduce stress
A recent study finds no physiological indication that mindfulness actually helps people remain calm when they are stressed. Although many
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Election 2020: Trump versus Biden on healthcare issues
As the 2020 election draws near, healthcare sits atop many voters’ agendas. Here, we summarize President Trump and Joe Biden’s
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Research associates COVID-19 with spike in ‘broken heart syndrome'
A recent study looks at the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and stress cardiomyopathy, a condition people often call broken
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Boosting brain antioxidants could improve psychosis outcomes
A study of people experiencing a first episode of psychosis has shown that higher levels of the antioxidant glutathione are
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How COVID-19 affects domestic violence rates
As a result of the lockdown, many people are trapped at home with abusive partners. We examine the impact of
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