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Tag: QUALITY OF LIFE
Social needs linked to low health-related quality of life among African American cancer survivors
Social needs–such as food and economic insecurity, poor housing and neighborhood conditions, and lack of access to transportation–were common in a group of African American cancer survivors in Detroit, and they were associated with lower health-related quality of life (HRQOL).…
What does East Germany’s rise and fall have to do with pigs? A lot, actually
The communist state’s approach to industrial pig farming foreshadowed its demise, a University of Rochester historian argues
Study of hope and optimism: New paper examines research in emerging fields
How does practicing hope and optimism benefit or harm us?
Does air pollution increase women’s risk of dementia?
Study finds high levels associated with brain shrinkage patterns common in Alzheimer’s
UCF researcher examines benefits of supportive communities for older adults
“Aging in community” is an emerging idea in which older adults depend on a community-support group or programs for assistance as they age in their homes.
Researchers say culture and the arts should have a stronger role in healthcare
Studies show that culture and the arts can have positive effects on health. “Incorporating the arts in healthcare services is an investment in a person’s comprehensive wellbeing. It’s especially important in long-term care,” says researcher Kai Lehikoinen, who is the…
Measuring the true cost of conservation
Environmental conservation expert discusses how new research will play a key role in promoting a greener future
Rise in antibiotics prescribed to dental patients in England during COVID-19 lockdown
FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) releases new White Paper on antibiotic resistance to mark World Antimicrobial Awareness Week
Is zoom increasing the demand for plastic surgery
New Rochelle, NY, November 13, 2020–Patients are seeking plastic surgery in record numbers, citing their appearance on Zoom as a cause. Of particular concern are noses and wrinkles, according to Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine. Click here to read…
UNC Charlotte study finds success in Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s efforts to end homelessness
Comprehensive research findings indicate expanding Housing First, an effective program aimed to eradicate chronic homelessness, may impact other US cities
Calls to city 311 lines can predict opioid overdose hotspots
Problems like broken streetlights can be indicators, study finds
Multiracial congregations in US have nearly tripled, Baylor University study finds
But researchers say the study does not conclude that diverse congregations necessarily promote racial justice
New survey reveals toll Covid-19 is taking on mental health in Wales
Wales faces a wave of mental health problems in the wake of Covid-19, with younger adults, women and people from deprived areas suffering the most
Sixty-year old cohort study reveals adolescent value predicts wellbeing in older age
With the aging of the world’s population, there is a growing interest in elucidating the factors that support wellbeing in old age. Longitudinal life course epidemiological research is required to provide a continuous view from birth to old age and…
Job interest not a big predictor of job satisfaction
Interest more important for job performance and career choice
Understanding declining teenage pregnancies in England
Declining rates of teenage pregnancies in England are related to local areas experiencing less youth unemployment, growing Black or South Asian teenage populations, more educational attainment, unaffordable housing, and a lack of available social housing, a recent study has found.…
Long-term Effects of COVID-19 Post-Recovery Physical Activity
A team from Universidade Federal de Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, studied the long-term health consequences of COVID-19. The team surveyed four men and six women who recovered from COVID-19 in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil.
Rise of the relationship herbivore — Japanese increasingly single, disinterested in dates
Finances and education predict relationship status
nTIDE October 2020 Jobs Report: Job numbers hold steady for Americans with disabilities
Kessler Foundation and University of New Hampshire nTIDE Report–featuring Job Path, a New York City based nonprofit that taps multiple sources of funding to create comprehensive opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities
Prejudice, poverty, gender – illustrations show the reality of living with disease
Community-based research programme leads to innovative ‘cartoons’
For elderly couples, negative thoughts about aging can be detrimental to their spouses
Elderly husbands and wives can expect their health to decline—as well as that of their spouse—when their self-perceptions about aging become negative, a new study suggests.
Urban mobility: Together or against each other
In the new ‘Cape Reviso’ project, researchers of KIT determine how cyclists and pedestrians feel when they meet in traffic
Archaeologists reveal human resilience in the face of climate change in ancient Turkey
An examination of two documented periods of climate change in the greater Middle East, between approximately 4,500 and 3,000 years ago, reveals local evidence of resilience and even of a flourishing ancient society despite the changes in climate seen in the larger region.
Swiss fatalism protects against negative feelings in the pandemic
Trust or disappointment in government crisis management is an important factor for the general mood, shows a study by the University of Zurich based on surveys in Israel and Switzerland. At the end of April, Israelis were twice as disappointed…
Land management in forest and grasslands: How much can we intensify?
A first assessment of the effects of land management on the links between biodiversity, ecosystem functions and ecosystem services
National campaign to capture stories of hope and transformation through living donation
The Transplant Research and Education Center (TREC) and the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, with support from Thermo Fisher Scientific, announce the kickoff of a campaign to capture stories of hope and transformation
Bone density is associated with regular use, study finds
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have studied a population of women in rural Poland for the past four years to understand how their lifestyle affects their bone density. The age group and lifestyle of these women are often…
Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. to publish Journal of Correctional Health Care
New Rochelle, NY, October 23, 2020–The National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) ( https:/ / www. ncchc. org/ ) has awarded the contract to publish Journal of Correctional Health Care ( https:/ / home. liebertpub. com/ publications/ journal-of-correctional-health-care/ 664/…
Research shows aging chimps, like humans, value friendships
Old friends get together to relax, share meals, and trust and support each other. In the latter part of life, these friendships are highly valued. Recent research shows this happens in chimpanzees as well as humans. Chimpanzee and human friendships…
Does classroom indoor environmental quality affect teaching and learning?
What impact does a classroom’s indoor environment have on teaching, learning, and students’ academic achievement in colleges and universities? This is the question researchers set out to answer in their analysis of all relevant published studies. In the analysis published…
UCF receives $7.5 million grant to help save relationships during COVID-19
The money will expand a successful relationship education program to help more Central Florida families manage stress and conflict, which have heightened during the pandemic
How fear encourages physical distancing during pandemic
Study finds negatively presented information and ‘Mr. Deadly COVID-19’ scary face could increase compliance
UTEP and partners awarded $1.5 million NSF grant to improve quality of life for senior citizens
EL PASO, Texas – A team of interdisciplinary researchers from The University of Texas at El Paso in collaboration with the City of El Paso and El Paso Community College (EPCC) recently was awarded nearly $1.5 million from the National…
When good governments go bad
History shows that societies collapse when leaders undermine social contracts
Quarter of partially-sighted have unmet needs
New study finds thousands with severe vision loss aren’t getting the right care
Marriage or not? Rituals help dating couples decide relationship future
URBANA, Ill. – Rituals such as those centered around holidays and other celebrations play an important part in human relationships. When dating couples engage in rituals together, they learn more about each other. And those experiences can serve as diagnostic…
Research finds that blue-light glasses improve sleep and workday productivity
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — During the pandemic, the amount of screen time for many people working and learning from home as well as binge-watching TV has sharply increased. New research finds that wearing blue-light glasses just before sleeping can lead to…
The climate crisis, democracy and governance
New Springer book by an informed EU insider presents a toolbox to ensure that climate policies are receiving the needed social support of civil society, an absolute precondition for these policies to be truly effective
AJTMH tip sheet for October 2020
Your advance look at two new studies publishing online on Oct. 15, 2020 in The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Improving health care autonomy for young adults with autism
MU researcher helps adolescents with autism transition to adult health care
Experiencing police violence worsens mental health in distinct ways
Unique effects of police violence create a public health crisis for communities most affected
Musical training can improve attention and working memory in children – study
Cognitive benefits could last a lifetime
Simple solutions reduce court no-shows and subsequent arrest warrants
For low-level offenses in New York City, text nudges and a redesigned summons form decreased failure-to-appear rates by about 20% and led to 30,000 fewer arrest warrants over a three-year period
Physical activity and sleep in adults with arthritis
A new study published in Arthritis Care & Research has examined patterns of 24-hour physical activity and sleep among patients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and knee osteoarthritis. In the 172-participant study, four profiles were apparent with differences characterized by variations…
Migration Narratives: Diverging Stories in Schools, Churches, and Civic Institutions
New book examines how Mexican migrants and longstanding residents in an American town adapted to rapid migration across two decades
MU earns $5.45 million to advance literacy efforts throughout Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Literacy serves as the foundation of education, and the ability to read and write well is critical to a child’s success in school and beyond. As part of the Show Me Literacies Collaborative, University of Missouri researchers…
Study defines risk factors for unemployment in working people with multiple sclerosis
Lauren Strober, PhD, of Kessler Foundation reports on first prospective study of employment in multiple sclerosis, identifying factors and behaviors that may be targets for interventions to maintain employment
Smartphone surveys find a connection between daily spiritual experiences and well-being
Sociologists use twice-a-day texts to examine whether spirituality’s link with satisfaction is stable or momentary
Finding a cure for multiple sclerosis
Biomedical scientist Seema Tiwari-Woodruff has received funding to identify compounds that can repair damaged axons