Months after infection, many COVID-19 patients can't shake illness
Jul 6, 2020
While most people infected with COVID-19 recover within a few weeks, many continue to experience symptoms for months.
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Sadness and isolation of pandemic can make coping with grief harder
Jun 30, 2020
One of life's toughest experiences – the loss of a loved one – is being complicated by the current pandemic. We examine the effects of grieving in isolation and the challenges of coping without the usual support.
Persistent depression might increase heart disease risk for women with HIV
Jun 22, 2020
Women with HIV who experience long periods of stress develop greater amounts of plaque in their arteries, according to a new study.
COVID-19 adds to challenges for LGBTQ youth
Jun 16, 2020
LGBTQ youth cut off from peer support face new challenges amid the pandemic.
The dangers of sleep deprivation
Jun 5, 2020
Getting proper sleep could help prevent serious health problems. (This article was created with financial support from Transamerica.)
Looking for ways to protect against pandemic PTSD
Jun 2, 2020
In the wake of COVID-19, experts are bracing for a wave of post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health issues.
How bacteria in your gut interact with the mind and body
May 28, 2020
Researchers are learning about links between the microbes in your gut and mental conditions such as depression and anxiety.
For kids, a pandemic of stress could have long-term consequences
May 27, 2020
Family crises related to the coronavirus could cause childhood trauma, which has been linked to heart problems years later.
Strokes in the spine are rare – but dangerous
May 26, 2020
What are spinal strokes, and how do they compare to strokes in the brain?
Higher 'spirituality' linked to better quality of life for stroke survivors, caregivers
May 26, 2020
While depression is common among stroke survivors and their caregivers, having a higher level of spirituality could boost their view of the world, according to new research.