In England, older adults are becoming more dependent on social care, especially those who are frail. Frailty is a state of increased vulnerability to poor health outcomes. It is a growing concern, as it can lead to a decline in physical and mental health. It is estimated that 1. 5 million people over 65 have unmet care needs. These are people who need help but aren't...
Researchers have been on the hunt for clues to understand type 1 diabetes better. They focused on proteins in the blood of young people newly diagnosed with the condition. The goal was to find markers that show how well the body's insulin-producing cells are working. In a previous study, 11 proteins were found to be linked to how much insulin the body makes. These pr...
Bullying that targets someone's identity can have serious effects on young people. This isn't just about physical harm; it can mess with a kid's mind and emotions. Researchers have been studying this issue, but many studies have missed the mark by not looking at the bigger picture over time. A recent study tried to fill this gap by examining various factors that migh...
Imagine being a gay man in China, deciding whether to tell your parents about your sexual orientation. This decision can have a big impact on your health over time. A recent study looked at how this disclosure affected sexual risk behaviors and HIV infection over 15 years. The study followed two groups of gay men in Changsha, China. One group had come out to...
Picture this: We all know that childhood isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. Why do some teens grow up strong, while others face challenges? The Dual-Factor Model (DFM) of mental health has been gaining traction. It looks at both our highs ( like feeling good about life) and lows (like feeling bummed out or anxious). Researchers wondered: How does this model change...
Nature and nurture both play bit parts in how children master their movement skills. Let's talk about movement skills. Lots of different factors help kids become better at sports, but do children benefit differently from organized sports and open play in the yard. Some research has tried to determine if they do, and the findings are interesting. This study looked at...
In October 2018, Canada made a big change by legalizing cannabis for recreational use. Most studies so far have looked at the effects of this legalization using snapshots of data collected at one point in time. But what if we could follow the same people over time to see how their cannabis use changed? That's exactly what a recent study did. It used a national survey...
Did you know that spending too much time sitting down can increase your risk of heart disease, even when you're young? A new study aims to find out which types of sitting and what lifestyle factors are most harmful for college students. By understanding when and why students sit so much, researchers hope to create better ways to help them stay active and healthy. But...
Did you know that the support teens get from adults in their organized activities can make a big difference in how they feel about themselves? A study tracked over 200 teens for six years to see how relationships with adults in sports and other activities changed over time and affected their mental health. The teens were mostly French-Canadian and middle-class, with ...
Bullying among teens, often called peer victimization, is a serious issue that can affect their mental health and social life. Researchers wanted to know how being bullied at one point in time might connect to mental health issues and friendships a few months later. They studied 1299 teens from 67 classes, asking them about these things twice in the same school year....