News tagged with poor physical

Frequent house moves during childhood ups risk of subsequent poor health

Frequent house moves during childhood seem to increase the risk of poor health in later life, suggests research published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.

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created Feb 06, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

New relationship important for the mental health of widowers

Men who have lost their partner to cancer and who are still single four to five years after their loss run a far greater risk of developing mental illness than those who have managed to find a new partner, reveals a unique ...

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created Dec 13, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Stressed-out workers less likely to stick with wellness centers

Asking people who join a gym, fitness or wellness center just one short question about their stress level can identify those who are at risk of health problems and poor health habits, according to a new study.

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created Aug 31, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

World's first trial of new anorexia treatment

(Medical Xpress) -- Researchers from the University of Western Sydney are trialling a new method of treatment for anorexia nervosa, which addresses the role of extreme exercise in perpetuating the dangerous and debilitating ...

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created Jun 20, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Older lesbians, gays have higher rates of chronic disease, mental distress, isolation

Members of California's aging lesbian, gay and bisexual population are more likely to suffer from certain chronic conditions, even as they wrestle with the challenges of living alone in far higher numbers than the heterosexual ...

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created Mar 29, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Life expectancy of severely mentally ill dramatically reduced due to poor physical health

Physical ill-health is rife among the severely mentally ill in Britain, according to new research published today by the University of East Anglia (UEA).

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created Mar 21, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Don't stand by me: When involving an interested party may not be in your best interest

When business leaders leave organizations following poor decisions, constituents often find comfort in replacing them with insiders - others familiar with the problem and original choices. But, new research shows that such ...

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created Sep 10, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0