WEDNESDAY, June 29, 2022 (American Heart Association News) -- Proper sleep is essential, and a widely used scoring system for heart and brain health is being redefined to reflect that.
Since 2010, the American Heart Association has said seven modifiable components – maintaining a healthy weight, not smoking, being physically active, eating a healthy diet and controlling blood...
So much for the great resignation and talent war in the market. It is time to roll up the sleeves and look into the betterment of the healthcare workforce and seize opportunity to empower the seasoned and incoming nursing professionals.
Networking
One way to strengthen the community in the medical field is to create that network of professionals where one can find a place to connect with people who have the same specialization,...
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions worldwide. While they tend to affect women more than men, men are still widely affected. Due to differing social and biological factors, men’s experiences of anxiety, from coping styles to treatment-seeking behaviors, differ from those of women.
Anxiety disorders are characterized by excessive fear and worry, and behavioral disturbances. They ...
WEDNESDAY, June 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- The mental health equivalent of 911 is about to launch across the United States, but a new study finds that many communities may not be prepared for it.
Beginning July 16, a new 988 number will be available 24/7 for Americans dealing with a mental health crisis . It's akin to 911, long used to get help for medical emergencies.
The new code will replace the 10-digit...
In 2008, when I left my medical studies in China during the rise of workplace violence (WPV) directed toward doctors and relocated to finish my training in the U.S., my parents were unhappy with the thought of me -- their only child -- being on the other side of the world. But they took comfort in saying, "At least you will be safer there as a practicing physician one day."
They assumed I'd be safer as a doctor in the U.S. However, after...
Although they are common, allergies can interfere with a person’s ability to complete daily tasks, and symptoms may lead to avoiding social interactions. This article examines the impact of allergies on mental health. What does the research say? Are doctors treating the illness holistically?
Allergies are very widespread. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America , more than 50 million people experience...
Whether you’re struggling with a diagnosed mental illness, everyday life stressors , relationship problems, or another mental or emotional health concern, deciding to start therapy can be a major step in prioritizing your mental health and well-being.
If you’re thinking about signing up for therapy, you’re not alone. Nineteen percent of adults receive mental health treatment, with nearly 10 percent...
WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- It's no secret that too much social media can be bad for one's mental health. Now, research suggests that taking even a brief break from TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter can ease symptoms of depression and anxiety .
Staying off social media for a week meant, for some study participants, gaining about nine hours of free time, which improved their well-being, British...
People’s physical and mental health is influenced by a large and diverse array of factors. But how can the attitudes of other people affect individuals’ well-being? In this Special Feature, we examine the impact that microaggressions have on health.
Prof. Derald Wing Sue — a leading psychologist at Columbia University — and his collaborators give the definition of microaggressions as “the...
Participation in the tennis-type competition has taken off in recent years, spans generations and holds promises for healthier living.
While Americans have long loved football, basketball and baseball, a sport that's only a half-century old has captured the hearts of boomers and millennials alike and skyrocketed in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The sport is pickleball – a hybrid of tennis,...
Even the smallest dose of exercise, such as a short, brisk walk, can significantly lower the risk of depression, a new data meta-analysis study says .
According to a journal article published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry, 15 peer-reviewed studies on depression reduction and its association with exercise were examined that involved more than 190,000 people.
The analysis found that an average of 1.25 hours of...
After 2 years of living with COVID-19, the physical toll of the pandemic is evident, in terms of cases, hospitalizations and deaths, but what of the mental effects? Frontline workers and young people have been some of the hardest hit, but no one has escaped the impact of the pandemic. In this Special Feature, Medical News Today investigates how the pandemic has affected mental health worldwide and asked experts how we might address this...