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During acute mental stress, participants in the almond group showed better heart rate regulation compared to the control group, indicated by statistically significant differences in high frequency power, which specifically evaluates beat-to-beat intervals, a measure of HRV, the researchers said. … [Read more...] about Almonds may help promote heart health, says study

Dr Sanjeev Kanoria, surgeon, founder and chairman of Advinia Health Care -- one of the largest providers of dementia care in the UK -- said in a statement to CNN: "The robot was tested in Advinia's care homes in the UK. Now we are working towards bringing the robot into routine care, so it can be of real help to older adults and their families." … [Read more...] about Talking robots could be used to combat loneliness and boost mental health in care homes

Some 57% of all caregivers reported clinically significant levels of stress, anxiety or depression and many are turning to unhealthy behaviors to cope, according to the 2020 Archangels National Caregiver Survey, a separate report done in collaboration with BCBS. … [Read more...] about Parents and other caregivers are more stressed and in poorer health due to pandemic, report finds

Throughout the pandemic, experts have warned mixed public health messages have the potential to dampen efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19. In the U.S., the polarization of the pandemic has led to confusion among the public on a wide variety of topics, including schools reopening and mask wearing. In the U.K. on Wednesday, the government changed its policy on how many people could meet up socially as a result of an uptick in cases—one of many changes that have been made since the outbreak began. … [Read more...] about Sweden’s Public Health Director Explains Why Lack of Lockdown Was a Success

These priorities are, of course, insane. Suspending in-person learning for young children can have profound and durable costs on their intellectual and social development. Many of America’s kids rely on public schools not only for instruction, but also nutrition, mentorship, and company. A second grader from a working-class family whose mother works multiple jobs to keep him housed may lack the technology necessary for Zoom learning, and/or, any means of avoiding complete social isolation when school is out of session. Already, school closure–induced loneliness and stress are taking a toll on young Americans’ mental health. Even relatively privileged children are struggling. … [Read more...] about Congress Must Bail Out Bars for Public Health’s Sake