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Helping friends can boost mood for older adults
Helping friends can boost mood for older adults Providing practical help to close friends can boost mood for older adults, particularly women, who tend to have more emotional intimacy and conversation-based friendships. Older men are less likely than women to provide emotional support to friends, and may experience a lower positive mood on days they […]
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Breastfeeding is ideal for child and parent health but challenging for most families – a pediatrician explains how to find support
Breastfeeding is ideal for child and parent health but challenging for most families – a pediatrician explains how to find support Most new parents struggle to breastfeed their babies, despite the health benefits it provides for both children and parents. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding for up to two years, but many families […]
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‘What you feel is valid’: Social media is a lifeline for many abused and neglected young people
‘What you feel is valid’: Social media is a lifeline for many abused and neglected young people Young people who have experienced abuse or neglect often turn to social media as a lifeline for support, connection, and recognition. According to research, over 1 in 7 children in the US face violence or neglect at home, […]
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What’s a smut peddler to do these days?
What’s a smut peddler to do these days? The sale of over 20,000 pages of adult content on itch.io has left creators feeling betrayed, exhausted, and fearful for their livelihoods. The number of platforms that permit the sale of adult material is shrinking, leaving creators uncertain about their future. Many smut comic artists and communities […]
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Parents don’t need to try harder – to ease parenting stress, forget self-reliance and look for ways to share the care
Parents don’t need to try harder – to ease parenting stress, forget self-reliance and look for ways to share the care Parents don’t need to try harder or be self-reliant to ease parenting stress; instead, they need connection and support from others. The traditional nuclear family ideal, which emphasizes self-reliance, is a relatively recent development […]
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Americans still have faith in local news − but few are willing to pay for it
Americans still have faith in local news − but few are willing to pay for it Despite declining trust in national news outlets, Americans still have faith in local news, with 74% saying they have “a lot of” or “some” trust in their local news organizations. The decline of local news has led to a […]
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Pope Francis’ death right after Easter sounds miraculous – but patients and caregivers often work together to delay dying
Pope Francis’ death right after Easter sounds miraculous – but patients and caregivers often work together to delay dying Prioritizing patients’ goals and values can improve their quality of life and outcomes during terminal illness. Helping patients achieve their goals, whether it’s attending a special event or spending time with loved ones, can give them […]
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With federal funding in question, artists can navigate a perilous future by looking to the past
With federal funding in question, artists can navigate a perilous future by looking to the past The US government’s funding for arts and culture is under threat, with President Donald Trump declaring a “Golden Age in Arts and Culture” while implementing policies that restrict federal arts funding. The Trump administration has forbidden federal arts funding […]
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1 in 5 people with dementia get no care
1 in 5 people with dementia get no care 1 in 5 people living with dementia globally receive no care or assistance with daily living tasks, regardless of their country’s wealth or development status. The lack of care has persisted for years, and its consequences are severe, including increased risk of emergency room visits, nursing […]
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