Mental Wellness
Loneliness remains disproportionately high for working-age adults with disabilities, new study finds
Working-age adults with disabilities experience far greater levels of loneliness than their peers without disabilities, according to a new study from researchers at Brown University’s School of Public Health and…
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The Way Children Talk May Predict Future Mental Health Challenges
Researchers have found that the way children speak about stressful experiences may help predict their…
Unsafe Living Environments Elevate Fall Risk for Seniors
Older adults living in homes with electrical or plumbing problems, limited living space, or poor…
Can Eating Less Protein Promote Healthy Ageing?
Protein-fortified foods are now common, appearing in products ranging from breakfast cereals and coffee to…
Financial Instability Associated with Faster Brain Ageing
Persistent financial hardship is associated with faster cognitive decline and poorer brain health in later…
Mental Wellness
Digital Wellness Program Supports Better Mental Health for Adults with Chronic Conditions
A digital wellness program combining guided movement, breathing and meditation exercises, coping-skills training and health education can reduce symptoms of…
Good Friends, Better Health: Global Study Highlights the Power of Friendship
A major global study has found that fulfilling friendships and close social relationships are strongly associated with better physical and…
Beyond Connection: The Mental Health Impact of Smartphones on Older Adults
Compulsive smartphone use among older adults may be linked to a greater risk of depression, according to a new study…
The Way Children Talk May Predict Future Mental Health Challenges
Researchers have found that the way children speak about stressful experiences may help predict their future mental health more accurately…
Researchers find connection between social media use and mental health risks in young adults
Researchers at UTHealth Houston have found that teenagers who spent six or more hours a day on social media were…
Young People Awaiting Mental Health Care May Benefit from Social Prescribing
Social prescribing, which connects people with community activities and other forms of non-clinical support, may help young people awaiting specialist…
The New Normal: Elevated Perfectionism in Young Adults
Research published by the American Psychological Association suggests that college students today experience significantly greater pressure to be perfect than…
The Upside of Ageing: Regret May Fade Over Time
Older adults tend to report fewer recent regrets than younger adults, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.…