When it comes to taking care of patients with mental health issues, it is not always a straightforward process. These individuals may have trouble communicating their needs and desires, which can make it difficult for caregivers and medical professionals to properly treat them. These patients may also struggle with many […]
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To be a leader can be very tasking. Most times, you aren’t living for yourself but for your subjects. You have to be mentally conscious and aware at all times, and this can be exhausting. A study showed that 49% of CEOs struggle with mental health conditions. As a leader, […]
As we age, it becomes more and more important to stay in shape both physically and mentally. For seniors, there are many ways to stay active and fit, whether it’s going to the gym, taking a walk around the block, or simply doing some light stretching at home. But did […]
A new study using a global online survey demonstrates that COVID-19 stay-at-home orders resulted in a dramatic increase in unhealthful lifestyle changes. According to the study — which appeared in the journal Obesity — there were significant increases in sedentary leisure behaviors, declines in physical activity, and increases in anxiety […]
Voting is a democratic right that gives each citizen the opportunity to influence how future governments address issues important to their community, including aspects of healthcare. But does casting one’s ballot offer any benefits to health? We take a look at some research that suggests that voting may help boost […]
Medical News Today has interviewed Prof. Cheryl Giscombé, an expert on stress-related health disparities among African Americans, about a source of pressure that many African American women experience: the obligation to project an image of strength or that of fulfilling a ‘superwoman’ role. Share on PinterestMany African American women find […]
The “model minority” myth implies that certain ethnic minorities are better than others: better at adjusting to a different culture, more hardworking, more academically gifted. But this false narrative can segregate communities and cause a lot of harm to mental health and other aspects of well-being. Share on PinterestSome ethnic […]
Racism, or discrimination based on race or ethnicity, is a key contributing factor in the onset of disease. It is also responsible for increasing disparities in physical and mental health among Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC). This article looks at some of the ways that racism can affect […]
In the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests, we zoom in on police violence as a leading cause of death among young Black men in the United States. This Special Feature looks at some of the ways in which police use of force affects the mental and physical health […]
As many people worldwide have started working remotely due to the pandemic, face-to-face communication has become more sparse. How can we tell if a teammate may be experiencing mental health struggles when all our interactions are from behind a screen or computer keyboard? Share on PinterestIn this Special Feature, we […]