Social isolation linked to higher markers of inflammation in older adults
In a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, older US adults who experienced social isolation had
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Scientists want social distancing to tackle antibiotic resistance
‘Long-term social distancing’ could curb rise of antibiotic-resistant superbugs but it would ruin the economy, scientists say Limiting social contacts
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Social media messages from health care workers help reduce travel-related COVID-19 spread
A randomized evaluation of a nationwide information campaign on Facebook found that short messages from physicians and nurses had a
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Social isolation and loneliness linked to increased risk of CVD in post-menopausal women
Social isolation and loneliness were each associated with a higher risk for cardiovascular disease in post-menopausal women, according to preliminary
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Integrating social determinants of health can help reduce blood pressure in diabetic or hypertensive patients
While cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death globally, new research led by NYU Grossman School of Medicine
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Making the case for adjusting quality measures for social risk factors
A new analysis by a team of researchers led by Dr. David Nerenz of Henry Ford Health System suggests that
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Study: in social media safety messages, the pictures should match the words
When using social media to nudge people toward safe and healthy behaviors, it’s critical to make sure the words match
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Program reduces social isolation among middle-aged and older adults
An existing service in the North West of England called Community Connectors, which enables adults to access social activities within
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The effects of oxytocin on social anxiety depend on location, location, location
Studies have long suggested that oxytocin—a hormone that can also act as a neurotransmitter—regulates prosocial behavior such as empathy, trust
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Social Isolation is harmful to your health greatly
People in social Isolation die more often from heart attacks, strokes and other reasons. The research results were presented on
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