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7 Surprising Health Benefits of Volunteering
Growing evidence shows volunteering can help you live a longer, healthier, and happier life.
Stressful Marriages Linked to Worse Heart Attack Recovery
Severe marital stress negatively impacts physical and mental health after heart attack, researchers find.
Dogs Can Smell It When You’re Stressed Out, New Study Finds
Your sweat and breath change when you’re feeling stressed and new research shows dogs can smell the difference.
Facing Some Stress May Protect Your Mental Health, Study Finds
Low-to-moderate levels of stress can help people build enough resilience to ward off mental health symptoms, researchers say.
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Healthy Relationships Could Bring Healthier Bodies, Study Shows
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 28, 2023
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Close relationships -- and whether your experiences within those relationships are positive or negative -- could influence your physical health.
New research found that the way you feel about your close relationships may affect the way your body functions.
“Both ...
Dealing With Caregiver Stress & Burnout: A Guide
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- March 22, 2023
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If you’ve been suffering from caregiver stress, you've got plenty of company.
It affects about 36% of the 53 million unpaid family caregivers in the United States, according to a recent report by the
Why Do I Sleep So Much? Reasons for Oversleeping
- Shirley Eichenberger-Archer HealthDay Reporter
- March 15, 2023
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Your eyes close and your mind shuts down the second your head hits the pillow, but you wake up 10 hours later still feeling tired.
Many people complain about sleeping too little, but some struggle with the opposite problem: oversleeping.
Oversleep...
Parks, Rivers, Lakes: Nature's Great Stress Relievers
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2023
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Living closer to outdoor spaces and natural water may be better for your mental health, researchers say.
A new study finds that close proximity to nature may reduce an older person’s risk for serious psychological distress. That distress can lead to mild impairment of ...
Political News Takes Mental Toll, But Is Disengaging the Answer?
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- January 18, 2023
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In today's highly polarized political environment, is it possible to stay up-to-date with the news of the day without getting totally stressed out?
If not, is there a way to limit the emotional and physical fallout? Or is all that individual stress in service of a g...
Gig Economy Could Be Harming Workers' Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 12, 2022
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Capitalism is thought to bring out the best in workers, but there's a dark side to tying a person's everyday efforts to their weekly paycheck.
Folks relying on short-term, freelanced office jobs, or jobs where pay is linked to hustle -- depending largely on tips, commiss...
Doctor's Office Stress Test Could Gauge Your Heart Risk
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 9, 2022
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Evaluating a person's psychological stress can be a good way to gauge their risk of heart and blood vessel disease, new research suggests.
And a brief questionnaire could help with the assessment, the study findings showed.
“Our study is part of the accumulating ...
Alcohol-Linked Deaths Soared During Pandemic, CDC Says
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 4, 2022
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Deaths caused by alcohol skyrocketed in the United States between 2019 and 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, according to a just-published government report.
The alcohol-induced death rate jumped 26% during that period, claiming more than 49,000 lives, the
Stress + Air Pollution a Bad Combo in Pregnancy: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 31, 2022
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Protecting pregnant women from air pollution may improve the birth weight of their babies, a new study suggests.
This is especially important for stressed-out mothers who live in neighborhoods burdened by poor air quality.
Stress-Relief Programs Often Rely on Dogs. What About Cats?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 27, 2022
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Universities sometimes offer "Pet Your Stress Away" events offering a chance to relax while gently patting the head and stroking the back of a calm dog.
But some people are more interested in interacting with cats than dogs, according to a
Lifetime of Stress Tied to Big Rise in Cancer Risk
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- October 13, 2022
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Over time, men and women under chronic stress face a significantly higher risk that they will die as a result of cancer, a new study warns.
The finding comes from...
Perceptive Pooches Can Smell Your Stress
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 29, 2022
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Everyone knows dogs have a keen sense of smell, but now researchers have discovered they can even smell stress in the breath and sweat of humans.
"Dogs possess an incredible sense of sme...
Stress Before COVID Infection Could Raise Odds for Long COVID
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 8, 2022
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As scientists around the world investigate why long COVID strikes some and not others, a new study finds that suffering psyc...
Women Exposed to Racism at Higher Odds for Premature Delivery
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 4, 2022
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Numerous studies have found discrimination can hurt aspects of human health.
Now, new research adds to that the impact of discrimination on the youngest humans by linking discrimination with a heightened risk of underweight and
There's Stress, and Then There's 'Good Stress'
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 3, 2022
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A tight deadline at work. A tough exam at school. A big vacation that requires tons of planning. A home repair that's gone awry.
Panting Pooches: When Summer Heat Is Too Much for Your Dog
- By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 17, 2022
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Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors with your dog, but when the temperatures spike or the fireworks come out, it's time to make sure your furry best friend is having just as good a time as you are.
Gardening Can Blossom Into Better Mental Health
- By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 11, 2022
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If you are feeling stressed and depressed, new research suggests that grabbing a trowel and getting your hands dirty may improve your mood.
Researchers found that tending to plants can reap mental ...
Are Workplace Robots Bringing Mental Harm to U.S. Workers?
- Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 8, 2022
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It takes much less than a "Matrix" plot to make American workers afraid for their jobs: New research reveals they stress out when they have to work alongside robots.
Inflation Has Americans' Anxiety Levels Surging: Poll
- By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 8, 2022
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Nearly all Americans are worried about inflation as economic worries oust COVID-19 as the nation's top source of stress, a new poll reveals.
Nearly nine out of 10 Americans (...
Poll Finds Many Diabetes Caregivers Exhausted, Lacking Support
- Serena McNiff HealthDay Reporter
- July 5, 2022
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Diane Kondyra knows a lot about the hidden dangers of diabetes.
Both she and her husband have been diagnosed with the blood sugar disease, and her husband suffered one of its devastating complications in 2018 when he developed a staph infection that cost him part of...
Muting Your Phone May Cause More Stress, Not Less
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 27, 2022
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Are you plagued by FOMO -- "fear of missing out"? Then silencing your smartphone may not be the stress-buster you think it is.
That's the takeaway from a new study that found many folks check their ph...
Pets Help Their Humans De-Stress, Stay Fit: Survey
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 21, 2022
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While chronic stress is a key risk factor for heart disease and stroke, most cat and dog owners say pets help them chill out and stay active.
A new American Heart Association (AHA) survey of 1,000 pet owners found 95% relying on their animal companions for stress relief....
Ageism Is Everywhere and Can Harm Health
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 20, 2022
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In a cancel culture where there's zero tolerance for prejudice, at least one form of discrimination appears to be alive and well.
Ageism involves prejudice based on people's advancing age. It can be as overt as
How Grief Harms the Body After a Spouse's Death
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 17, 2022
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Heartache and heartbreak are apt terms for the intense grief caused by losing a spouse.
A new study says such a loss can lead to major health problems and even death, and the paper may help explain why that happens.
When faced with stressful situations, grieving sp...
Stress Can Age, Weaken Your Immune System
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- June 14, 2022
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Stress may take a huge toll on your health, weakening your immune system and opening the door to serious illness, a new study suggests.
Traumatic events, job strain, daily stressors and discrimination may all speed aging of the
A Lover's Embrace May Calm Women More Than Men
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2022
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Is an upcoming final exam or big-time job interview stressing you out?
Hug your honey.
That's the takeaway from new research that showed how embracing your significant other can help calm women.
But sorry, guys, the same isn't true for you, according to the ...
Could Student Loan Debt Threaten Your Health?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 5, 2022
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As the Biden Administration weighs the possibility of broad student loan forgiveness, a new study finds that people mired in student debt face a heightened risk of heart disease by middle age.
Could a Stressed-Out Pregnancy Hinder a Toddler's Development?
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- May 3, 2022
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Babies born to women who are stressed out during pregnancy may be more likely to experience social, emotional and learning problems as they grow up, new research sugges...
How Stress and Gastro Issues Affect Kids With Autism
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 3, 2022
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For some children with autism, there's a connection between gastrointestinal problems and stress, anxiety and social withdrawal, a new study suggests.
The findings could help efforts to develop personalized treatments for autism patients with gastrointestinal problems su...
Pandemic's Early Days Hit Nurses Hard: Report
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 28, 2022
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Frontline nurses were plagued by "moral distress" in the early days of the pandemic because they lacked the support to provide high-quality care, a new report reveals.
Between May and September 2020, researchers interviewed 100 nurses across the United States who cared f...
Kids Who Witness Domestic Violence May Suffer Mentally for Decades
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 27, 2022
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Witnessing violence between your parents is traumatic when it happens, but a new study finds that trauma can raise your risk of depression and other mental health problems.
The study inc...
Poor Sleep Linked to More Mood Disorders During Pandemic
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 26, 2022
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Having trouble getting your shut-eye during the COVID-19 pandemic?
You may be at increased risk for anxiety, depression and other mental health struggles.
Hair of the Dog: A Quick, Painless Stress Test for Pooches
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2022
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The strange smells and sounds at an animal shelter can stress out even the most placid pup, and invasive tests to see if they need medicine to calm down only add to the anxiety.
Hospital Work During Pandemic Was Like a War Zone: Study
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 5, 2022
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Health care workers battling the pandemic may be suffering moral traumas at a rate similar to soldiers in a war zone, a new study suggests.
The pandemic has brought a stream of stories about overtaxed health care workers, facing repeated COVID surges, resource shortages ...
Owners Can Play Big Role in Dogs' Problem Behaviors
- Dennis Thompson
- March 28, 2022
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Chasing light shimmers reflected onto a wall. Obsessive licking or chewing. Compulsive barking and whining. Pacing or tail chasing.
U.S. Teachers Often Faced Harassment, Violence During Pandemic: Poll
- March 17, 2022
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The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough on America's teachers, and nearly half of those recently surveyed said they're thinking about quitting their jobs or switching schools.
Stressed Out by Ukraine News? Experts Offer Coping Tips
- March 9, 2022
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The stories and images flowing out of Ukraine as it defends itself against a Russian invasion are gut-wrenching: Families lugging just a suitcase while crossing the border to sa...
A Hotter Climate Could Trigger More Mental Health Crises
- February 24, 2022
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Extreme heat from climate change is making it harder for people with mental illness and drug addiction to cope and adding to pressure on pandemic-stretched U.S. emergency rooms.
During these severe summer temperature spikes, Americans with depression, anxiety, mood disor...
COVID Vaccine Is a Big Stress-Reliever, Too: Study
- February 17, 2022
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While getting a COVID-19 vaccine protects against infection, new research confirms that it can also help ease pandemic-triggered stress.
"Our study documents importan...
Getting a COVID Vaccine Won't Affect Your Ability to Exercise
- February 8, 2022
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Worried that a COVID-19 vaccine might hamper your workout? New research suggests you can hit the gym with minimal effects.
In a study of 18 healthy people who received a COVID-19 vaccine, the participants were monitored while they did cycling workouts b...
Searching for Good Sleep? Here's What You're Doing Right - and Wrong
- February 7, 2022
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Many Americans are working hard to get a good night's sleep, and feeling the effects when they miss the mark.
About 32% of people feel more tired these days than they did before the pandemic began, according to the results of a new HealthDay/Harris Poll survey. ...
Drug Overdose Suicides Rising Among Young Americans and Seniors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 2, 2022
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Suicides by drug overdose have increased among teens, young adults and seniors, even as they declined for the overall population, U.S. federal researchers say.
Drug-related suicides declined for Americans in general during the latter part of the 2010s, researchers from t...
Heart Issues Have Affected 4 in 10 U.S. Adults Since Pandemic Began: Survey
- Robert Preidt
- February 2, 2022
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Four in 10 Americans say they've had at least one heart-related issue during the COVID-19 pandemic, and about one in four who have tested positive say COVID has affected their heart health, according to a new online poll.
Shortness of breath (18%), dizziness (15%), highe...
Pandemic Especially Tough on Kids With ADHD
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 25, 2022
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Living through the pandemic has not been easy for kids, but it has really thrown off children who have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research warns.
Though they were not more likely to catch COVID-19, they were more likely to experience symptoms if...
3 Factors Helped Teens Stay Mentally Healthy During Pandemic
- Robert Preidt
- January 25, 2022
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Support from family and friends, along with exercise and sufficient sleep, have helped protect teens' mental health during the pandemic, new research shows.
The study also found that teen girls have been more likely than boys to suffer mental distress during the pandemic...
Worries May Raise Men's Heart Risks, Even When Young
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- January 24, 2022
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Worrying can take a toll on your psyche, but new research suggests that when middle-aged men fret too much, they face a higher risk for developing diabetes, heart disease or stroke down the road.
And this increase in risk is on par with the health risks linked to
Nearly Half of Americans Gained Weight in Pandemic's First Year
- Robert Preidt
- January 19, 2022
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Did you watch your waistline expand during lockdown? You're not alone.
Nearly half of U.S. adults piled on excess pounds during the first year of the pandemic, making a national obesity crisis even worse, a new study shows.
Do You Feel Old? It Could Be Aging You
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- January 18, 2022
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People who believe their bodies and minds will break down with age may be creating a self-fulfilling prophecy, a recent study suggests.
Researchers found that older adults with a dim outlook on aging tended to report more physical health symptoms on days when they were s...
Later School Start Times Boost Parents' Health, Too
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 11, 2022
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For several years, a leading U.S. pediatricians' group has called for middle and high schools to start later in the morning, to help these young people get the right amount of sleep.
Now, new research suggests that students aren't the only ones who benefit from later sta...
Kids' Behavior Worsened With Remote Learning: Study
- Cara Murez
- January 11, 2022
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Parents, brace yourselves.
As the Omicron variant surges and U.S. schools deal with a substitute teacher shortage and related pandemic fallout, don't be surprised if a return to remote or hybrid learning leads your kids to act out, a