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Feeling depressed? Mahjong might be the answer: Study shows that for older Chinese, it might boost mental health

September 17, 2019 Child Psychology, chronic illness, Depression, Health Policy, Mental Health, Mental Health Research, Social Psychology, Workplace Health

When it comes to boosting mental health among older Chinese, it might be as simple as a game of mahjong,

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More than Lyme: Tick study finds multiple agents of tick-borne diseases

September 17, 2019 Animals, chronic illness, Infectious Diseases, Joint Pain, Lyme Disease, Pests and Parasites, Spiders and Ticks, Veterinary Medicine

In a study published in mBio, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology, Jorge Benach and Rafal Tokarz, and

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For kids who face trauma, good neighbors or teachers can save their longterm health

September 16, 2019 Child Psychology, Children's Health, chronic illness, Depression, Educational Psychology, Mental Health, Mental Health Research, Public Health Education

New research shows just how important positive childhood experiences are for our long-term health — especially for those who experience

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Type 2 diabetes is not just about insulin

September 11, 2019 chronic illness, Diabetes, Diet and Weight Loss, Diseases and Conditions, Hormone Disorders, hypertension, Liver Disease, obesity

In Switzerland, more than 400,000 people suffer from type 2 diabetes, a serious metabolic disorder that is constantly increasing. Obesity,

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Your heart’s best friend: Dog ownership associated with better cardiovascular health

August 24, 2019 Cholesterol, chronic illness, Diseases and Conditions, Health Policy, Healthy Aging, Heart Disease, hypertension, Stroke Prevention

Owning a pet may help maintain a healthy heart, especially if that pet is a dog, according to the first

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Excess body fat, particularly around the waist, is a major risk factor for premature death among Hispanics

August 13, 2019 chronic illness, Diseases and Conditions, fitness, Infant's Health, Menopause, obesity, Staying Healthy, Today's Healthcare

Both general and abdominal obesity were strongly associated with mortality among Mexican adults. Each 5 kg/m2 increase in BMI above

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Novel imaging approach has potential to identify patients with CAD: Non-invasive cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging can be done in short 15 minute exam

July 29, 2019 chronic illness, Diseases and Conditions, fitness, Heart Disease, Medical Devices, Medical Imaging, Stroke Prevention, Today's Healthcare

Coronary artery disease (CAD) — caused by plaque buildup in the artery walls that constricts the flow of blood to

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Five or more hours of smartphone usage per day may increase obesity: Recent study found risk of obesity increased by 43%

July 26, 2019 chronic illness, Diseases and Conditions, fitness, Healthy Aging, Heart Disease, Medical Education and Training, obesity, Workplace Health

As smartphones continue to be an inherent part of life and grow as a primary source of entertainment — particularly

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Potential new therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s disease

June 12, 2019 Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Research, Caregiving, chronic illness, Dementia, Diseases and Conditions, Disorders and Syndromes, Healthy Aging

Apolipoproten E (apoeE) is a major genetic risk factor for the development of Alzheimer’s disease, yet the protein tends to

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Scientists edge closer to root causes of multiple sclerosis

June 6, 2019 Alzheimer's, chronic illness, Diseases and Conditions, Disorders and Syndromes, Medical Topics, Multiple Sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis Research, Parkinson's

An international team of researchers led by the University of British Columbia has made a scientific advance they hope will

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