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America’s graying. We need to change the way we think about age

WEBPeople in their 70s, 80s, and even 90s run marathons, write books, and go to work daily. But the predominant national conversation on aging focuses on disability …

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New study explains how exercise reduces chronic inflammation

WEBThe connection between exercise and inflammation has captivated the imagination of researchers ever since an early 20th-century study showed a spike of …

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Spirituality linked with better health outcomes, patient care

WEBAccording to the International Consensus Conference on Spiritual Care in Health Care, spirituality is “the way individuals seek ultimate meaning, purpose, …

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Forgiveness is good for us. Why is it so difficult

WEBTranscript. Laura Thompson: There’s often a lot of pressure on the group or the party with less power to forgive so that it’ll just feel better for everybody and go …

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New global survey looks at health, well-being — Harvard Gazette

WEBThis view of overall health is the focus of their new $43.4 million Global Flourishing Study to be launched this month — the largest, most culturally and …

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Trials reveal even internet-based chats help sustain brain function

WEBHealth America’s graying. We need to change the way we think about age. Experts say instead of disability, focus needs to shift to ability, health, with greater …

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Pandemic pushes mental health to the breaking point

WEBLong after vaccines have tamed COVID-19’s physical impacts, its mental health effects will linger, a panel of experts said Wednesday, citing increased anxiety …

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Diet, exercise, and sleep affect heart health, but why

WEBHamburgers may not cause heart attacks, but we have long known that lifestyle choices —including diet, exercise, and sleep patterns — play a role in …

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After decades of improvement, cardiovascular health rates on …

WEBAmong middled-aged adults, low-income adults consistently experienced higher rates of hypertension, diabetes, and cigarette use than their higher-income …

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Complex questions, innovative approaches — Harvard Gazette

WEBSeven creative, cutting-edge projects in disciplines ranging from chemistry to health equity are winners of the 2024 Star-Friedman Challenge for Promising Scientific …

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Harvard researchers outline steps to a healthy home

WEBResearch has repeatedly shown that getting enough quality sleep is key to overall health. Making sure the bedroom is well-ventilated by adding a humidifier or air …

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How old is too old to run

WEBAdam Tenforde, a sports medicine physician at Mass General Brigham and director of running medicine at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, has logged plenty of …

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DuVernay on exploring racism, antisemitism, caste in ‘Origin’

WEBIn a talk at the Kennedy School Wednesday, award-winning filmmaker and screenwriter Ava DuVernay said the impetus for her latest film, “Origin” — an adaptation …

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How being stigmatized can harm health — Harvard Gazette

WEBAs just one example, Hatzenbuehler and his colleagues found increases in a variety of mental health problems — including depression, anxiety, and alcohol misuse …

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New evidence shows COVID-19 isn’t done with us yet

WEBUsing deidentified data from more than 90,000 respondents to a national health survey, Wadhera and colleagues evaluated access to regular and preventative …

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The costs of inequality: Money = quality health care = longer life

WEBScholars say that inequality in health is actually three related problems. The first, and most critical, involves disparities in health itself: rates of asthma, diabetes, …

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Workplace flexibility linked to lower risk of cardiovascular disease

WEBAs part of the Work, Family and Health Network, the researchers designed a workplace intervention meant to increase work-life balance: Supervisors were trained on …

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Health Archives — Harvard Gazette

WEBHarvard biochemists’ research paves the way for development of new antibiotics. March 4, 2024. Her friends’ parents were dying of cancer. Then her mom got …

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Exercise cuts heart disease risk in part by lowering stress, study

WEBApril 17, 2024 2 min read. New research indicates that physical activity lowers cardiovascular disease risk in part by reducing stress-related signaling in the brain. In …

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Mobile clinic teams finding ways to best assist during pandemic

WEBEven the programs that are totally shut down are still reaching out to their populations. The Family Van, for example, while temporarily grounded, is hosting call-in …

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How to untangle ethics of psychedelics for therapeutic care

WEB“We believe that people should fully understand what they’re getting themselves into,” said Marks, who is also the senior fellow and project lead of the …

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Health services chief gives tips on keeping Harvard healthy

WEBBe kind and considerate with your fellow Harvard community members and reach out to a professional if you need help yourself. For mental health concerns, …

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What if the hospital was at your house

WEBDavid Levine. MGB, which has had more than 2,400 home-hospital admissions since January 2022, has a system-wide target of 10 percent of its inpatient …

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What’s the future for health care in India

WEBThe group’s charge is to report by August 2022 how India can achieve universal health care within a decade. The Mittal Institute is encouraging participation by …

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Acclaimed poet receives Arts Medal — Harvard Gazette

WEBKevin Young ’92 says all his intellectual endeavors are closely tied, and they all took root during his time at Harvard.

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