A new study has found that lesbian, gay and bisexual people have a higher risk of mental health problems than heterosexual people. (Credit: PinkNews) A harrowing new mental health study has found that lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people are more than twice as likely as heterosexual people to experience suicidal thoughts or self-harm. The study, conducted by researchers at University College London (UCL) and published in the international journal Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology journal, surveyed 10,443 people aged 16 and over in England and found a higher likelihood…
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Prime and other energy drinks can be dangerous for adults and children
Share on PinterestPrime Energy Drink contains between 5 and 7 times the amount of caffeine as a similar serving of the average soda. Images by Mike Kemp/In via Getty Images Health experts are sounding the alarm about the health dangers energy drinks can pose to adults and children. The high amounts of caffeine in these beverages can vary widely from brand to brand and can cause adverse health effects such as insomnia, digestive problems, and drug interference. They can also pose significant risks to people who may have undiagnosed heart…
Read MoreChild maltreatment could cause alexithymia in adults – study
People who experienced childhood maltreatment are more likely to develop alexithymia in adulthood, according to a new study published this month. The peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Psychological Bulletinsought to understand the long-term social and emotional impact of experiencing childhood maltreatment. What is “alexithymia”? Alexithymia is a personality trait that used to be considered a disorder, which prevents people from being able to identify how they feel. People with this trait may also find that they feel physical discomfort when they are emotional, but fail to identify the source…
Read MoreEven healthy adults are at risk from smoke from Canadian wildfires: Experts
Meter From Jesse O’Neill June 7, 2023 | 1:56 pm Even healthy, fit adults would do well to stay indoors and take it easy as plumes of smoke from wildfires choke the air with an eerie orange haze over the New York City area, according to experts. Thick clouds descending from Quebec are expected to hang over the city for days, releasing countless dangerous particles into the air, doctors say. While children, the elderly, pregnant women and those with respiratory problems should heed Mayor Eric Adams’ advice and stay indoors…
Read MoreCognitive impact of exercise and mindfulness in older adults: A comprehensive study
A large-scale study found that neither exercise nor mindfulness training improved cognitive function in older adults who reported age-related changes in memory but did not have a diagnosis of dementia. Posted in JAMA, the study involved 585 adults between the ages of 65 and 84, who were randomly assigned to four groups: an exercise group, a mindfulness group, a combination of exercise and mindfulness, and a control group that received a general health education. After conducting memory tests and brain scans at the start of the study, as well as…
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