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Topic- Mental health
Restless legs syndrome linked to suicide, self-harm
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological condition that causes an uncontrollable urge to move the legs, usually in the evening or at night. It's also considered a sleep disorder that can profoundly disrupt sleep both for the individual and his or her bed partner.
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Hearing loss tied to mental, physical, social ills in older people
Most people in the industry are aware that hearing loss can hinder communication and affect emotional and social wellness.
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Strong purpose linked to longer life
A study of close to 7,000 adults with a mean age of 69 (plus or minus 10 years) found that stronger purpose in life was associated with decreased mortality, and may have health benefits.
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Low scam awareness tied to cognitive impairment
Low scam awareness in older people is associated with risk for developing mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease in the future, according to researchers from Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center in Chicago.
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Tech Talk: Most mental health apps not supported by evidence
On March 22, 2019, npj Digital Medicine, a Nature journal, published a revelatory study, "Using science to sell apps: Evaluation of mental health app store quality claims."
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Receiving more "thanks" at work boosts physical, mental health
A study involving Oregon nurses shows that being thanked more often at work predicted better sleep, fewer headaches and healthier eating, because it improved nurses' work satisfaction.
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