Green spaces reduce stress levels of jobless, study shows
Stress levels of unemployed people are linked more to their surroundings than their age, gender, disposable income, and degree of deprivation, a study shows.
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Ship noise boosts stress in whales, 9/11 reveals: study
The steady drone of motors along busy commercial shipping lanes not only alters whale behaviour but can affect the giant sea mammals physically by causing chronic stress, a study published Wednesday has reported for the first ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 8, 2012
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Tryptophan-enriched diet reduces pig aggression
Feeding the amino acid tryptophan to young female pigs as part of their regular diet makes them less aggressive and easier to manage, according to a study by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and cooperators.
Plants & Animals
Mar 18, 2010
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Millions of Australians have a chronic illness. So why aren't employers accommodating them?
More than 20 million Australians have at least one long-term health condition, 63% of whom are in the workforce.
Economics & Business
Feb 5, 2024
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As homelessness grows, its stark impact on health is becoming clearer across Europe
The latest data compiled by the Spanish National Institute of Statistics show that the number of homeless people has grown by 25% in Spain in the last ten years. This social problem has gone from affecting 22,900 people in ...
Social Sciences
Dec 8, 2022
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Children facing increased difficulties returning to in-person school, according to child study expert
Although research data on the current school year is incomplete, a Virginia Tech child psychologist points to significant increases in anxiety, depression, irritability and aggression in children.
Education
Nov 12, 2021
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Study: Racism shortens lives and hurts health of blacks by promoting genes that lead to inflammation and illness
Negative social attitudes, such as racism and discrimination, damage the health of those who are targeted by triggering a cascade of aberrant biological responses, including abnormal gene activity. It is not surprising that ...
Social Sciences
Oct 17, 2019
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Image: Smart particles
Down to the microscopic level, nanoparticles show promising properties. A team of experts in Italy has spent years tailoring tiny inorganic materials and analysing their behaviour. Some have magnetic properties, others are ...
Bio & Medicine
May 1, 2019
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The effect of stress on Atlantic salmon's congenital immunity to IPN
Stress affects the congenital immune defence system. New doctoral research has revealed how stress can lower the immunity of salmon and increase its susceptibility to viral infection.
Ecology
Jan 2, 2013
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1 in 5 children live in poverty: A new report examines effect of poverty on children
While most children are looking forward to getting gifts during the upcoming holiday season, it is worth noting that one in five children live in poverty. Poverty is a major risk factor for children's development and deep ...
Social Sciences
Dec 5, 2012
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