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Cozy Games May Help Improve Players' Mental Health, Researchers Say
Most of the early research into video games seemed to be designed to find a link between in-game violence and its effects on players in the real world. More recently, there have been studies about ...GameSpot - 2d -
Why you may be getting 'shortchanged' on certificate of deposit interest rates, researcher says
It's often a better deal for consumers to pick a long-term certificate of deposit and pay an early withdrawal penalty than buy a short-term CD, research shows.CNBC - 2d -
Bringing Sony/Xbox Games To All Consoles May Help Grow The Industry, Says Dev
There was a point in time when it would have been unthinkable for Xbox-exclusive titles like Halo or Gears of War to ever make the leap to PlayStation 5 . But the recent cross-platform push by ...GameSpot - 3d -
Why It’s Urgent to Create a Positive Workplace Culture to Support Mental Health
How you show up as a leader influences the success of both your business and our society.Inc. - 5d -
Southport killer stopped engaging with mental health team, NHS trust says
Alder Hey NHS Trust said Axel Rudakubana stopped engaging with the service in February 2023.BBC News - 6d -
Video Games And Weed Edibles May Be More Popular Than Booze With NHL Players
A new report suggests NHL players are increasingly turning to video games and weed edibles during their downtime, as opposed to boozing like players of past generations took part in regularly.. ...GameSpot - 6d -
Surge in young people admitted to hospital in England over mental health
Study finds jump of 65% between 2012-2022 and suggests thousands may not be getting needed specialist careFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
'Filming me sleep on ward made my mental health worse'
Former mental health patients are worried camera surveillance is being used without explicit consent.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
Emery hints at players lacking right mentality after Monaco loss
Watch Aston Villa boss Unai Emery speaking to the media following their loss at Monaco in the Champions League.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Weight-loss drugs may boost health in many ways, say researchers
New weight-loss drugs have broad health benefits but also come with risks, researchers warn.BBC News - Jan. 20 -
How continuous improvement led to a solution for a global animal health challenge
PIC's PRRS-Resistant Pig protects pigs from a devastating global swine disease. This solution provides disease resistance, creates healthier pigs, reduces the need for antibiotics and increase ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Irenic takes a position at KBR. Here’s how the activist may help improve shareholder value
Activist Irenic Capital Management has a stake in government contractor KBR.CNBC - Jan. 18 -
Trendy "low-buy" challenges can be good for your wallet and mental health
A modified version of previously trendy "no buy" pledges, the low-buy version attracts a wider audience who finds the flexible approach more accessible and manageable.CBS News - Jan. 18 -
Young people are hanging out less — it may be harming their mental health
Could the decline of face-to-face interaction tie together several modern mysteries?Financial Times - Jan. 18 -
Lawsuit Seeks to Undo Affordable Mental Health Care Rule
A trade group wants to undo a Biden administration-backed rule helping 175 million Americans access affordable mental health services.Inc. - Jan. 17 -
Expert on California fires mental health toll
Many Americans reeling from the wildfires that devastated parts of the Los Angeles area may have to cope with mental health burdens from the disaster. Dr. David Eisenman, a professor at the ...CBS News - Jan. 17 -
The long-term mental health toll of wildfires and the danger if left untreated
Wildfires can take a long-term toll on mental health, and, if left untreated, people can suffer for even longer. Experts explain what to know.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
At This Ballet Company, the Priority Is Dancers’ Mental Health
Azara Ballet in Florida is a place where performers can just be themselves.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
Move body and mind: five exercises to improve mental health, from twists to lunges
Combining ideas from therapy with physical activity can bring huge health benefits, say the therapists pioneering a holistic approach. A paradox at the heart of current thinking on health is that ...The Guardian - Jan. 14 -
Johnson & Johnson makes $15 billion bet on mental-health drugs
Pharma giant Johnson & Johnson is buying Intra-Cellular Therapies, eying sales growth above analysts’ expectations through 2029.MarketWatch - Jan. 13 -
Army officer's suicide death revives questions about mental health in military
The suicide death of a Green Beret on New Year's Day is reviving questions about whether enough is being done to identify service members in crisis.ABC News - Jan. 11 -
Lewandowski: Barça must improve mentality
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski said the team still need to improve their mentality to win the big trophies this season as they prepare for Sunday's Supercopa final against Real MadridESPN - Jan. 11 -
Kids Turn to a Mental-Health Chatbot to Share Their Anxieties
Part counselor and part friend, Troodi talks with children about their worries and fears. “Sometimes I forget she’s not a real person,” says one teen.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 11 -
Researchers improved AI agent performance on unfamiliar tasks using ‘Dungeons and Dragons’
AgentRefine gives AI agents and models the ability to recognize errors and self-correct to work better for general tasks.VentureBeat - Jan. 10 -
Slender Man stabbing assailant to be released from mental health facility
Morgan Geyser, one of the two assailants in the 2014 Slender Man stabbing case, appeared in court Thursday to petition for release from a mental health facility.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
California wildfires can take heavy mental health toll on residents, firefighters
As wildfires continue to spread across southern California, experts are warning they could impact the mental health of residents and first responders.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
Lily Allen to take podcast break over mental health
The singer and actor says she's not "in a good place" after reports of a split from her husband.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Working Well: Saying no is hard, but setting boundaries can improve your health
Setting boundaries at work can be trickyABC News - Jan. 9 -
Windy conditions may be improving near Eaton Fire
Wind conditions appear to be improving near Altadena, California, where the Eaton Fire has been spreading. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict breaks down the latest.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Simone Biles opens up about mental health, Tokyo Games and her ‘forbidden Olympic closet’
The Olympic gold medalist says she hid away her leotards and other items from the 2020 Games.MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
Better resilience is solution to child mental health crisis, experts say
The surge in mental health referrals among young people has prompted debate among experts about the cause - and the most effective solutionBBC News - Jan. 7 -
‘Sandwich carers’ suffer long mental health toll, study finds
Research increases scrutiny over levels of state support for adults who look after children and elderly relativesFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Bethesda Veteran Says Players Are "Fatigued" By Seemingly Endless Games
Between massive open-world games like Elden Ring and the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 , or live-service titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Marvel Rivals , there are no shortage of games ...GameSpot - Jan. 6 -
Paxlovid may help some long COVID patients: Research
A small study published Monday found that the COVID-19 antiviral treatment Paxlovid may have use as a treatment for long COVID when administered outside of an infection. Administration of Paxlovid ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Paxlovid Improved Long Covid Symptoms in Some Patients, Researchers Report
But the report, on the experiences of 13 patients, found that the drug had no benefit for some people and that some who benefited said the improvement didn’t last.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Tragedies highlight need for mental health checks for vets
Two military service members, Shamsud-Din Jabbar and Matthew Livelsberger, have been named as suspects in recent horrific acts, highlighting the need for mental health checks for veterans and ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Microsoft May Bring "All Their Big Games" To PS5, Analyst Says
According to a veteran video game industry analyst, 2025 could be the year that Microsoft goes "all-in" on bringing its Xbox games to other platforms, including PlayStation 5. Microsoft, of course, ...GameSpot - Jan. 3 -
Loneliness linked to ill health through effect on protein levels, research suggests
Study finds higher levels of certain proteins in people who reported social isolation or loneliness. Loneliness has long been associated with ill health but researchers say they have fresh insights ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Quitting smoking may be easier with a smartwatch app, researchers say
Motion-sensor software sent alerts to prevent lighting up at most vulnerable moments for those trying to quit. Smartwatches could be used to help people quit smoking, a study suggests.. Researchers ...The Guardian - Jan. 1