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The Chronicle took a look at just a few projects currently in the works. Motivational states on learning, memory A Duke research team published a study in July exploring how different motivations can drastically influence a person’s memory, thinking habits and mental health. The team used a virtual game modeling an art museum heist to simulate a curiosity mindset and an urgency mindset.
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2 years ago Read more at Duke Chronicle

The current view of health care is not effective in the majority of the world, as I experienced on a medical service trip to Peru in 2023. The health care field as a whole is often incorrectly generalized by the public to be practiced exclusively in hospitals. Public health, unfortunately, is often overlooked unless the world is in a crisis.
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2 years ago Read more at Vail Daily

VA psychologists can take on a leadership role or work in management, research, academia and training, or create system-wide change by consulting on policies and procedures. By working for VA, you’ll have a strong voice in collaborating with primary care providers and other mental health professionals to create the right course of treatment for Veterans under your care.
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2 years ago Read more at VA.gov Home | Veterans Affairs

West Virginia’s Pan Respiratory Dashboard shows only 36 percent of West Virginians over the age of 61 are up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccines. Under current recommendations, those 65 and older can receive an additional dose at least four months after the previous shot.
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2 years ago Read more at West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources

Cognitive function and health in midlife – ages 40 to 65 – might provide clues to brain health later in life. In their findings, researchers suggest that midlife is understudied and that more research should focus on this period in people’s lives. During midlife, the brain undergoes significant molecular, cellular, and structural changes associated with cognitive decline.
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2 years ago Read more at Medical News Today

Originally published by The 19th President Joe Biden on Monday signed an executive order directing the most comprehensive set of actions ever taken by the president’s office to expand and improve research on women’s health. In a statement, the president and First Lady Jill Biden also announced more than 20 new actions and commitments by a wide range of federal agencies for research on issues that emerge across a woman’s lifespan. The announcement follows the November creation of the White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research, led by J
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2 years ago Read more at Government Executive

“William broods. He simmers. Then, like his father [King Charles], he blows.” 8 Prince William is reportedly furious at the way the UK press has been treating his wife’s recovery from surgery. The frenzy surrounding the Princess of Wales began in January when Kensington Palace announced that Middleton would be undergoing an unspecified planned abdominal surgery. In February, Kensington Palace said that it was unlikely the future queen would “return to public duties until after Easter.”
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2 years ago Read more at New York Post

We must address the inequality between men and women in research, clinical trials, and awareness. The SEARCH Act represents a beacon of hope for women suffering from rare diseases and blood disorders. This can have a direct and immediate impact on helping Jersey families. In the greatest country in the world, if we can come together to solve problems and support women’s health.
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2 years ago Read more at Josh Gottheimer

Ryan Lipsett is enlisting his classmates at Oak Forest High School to help spread the message via art and storytelling. The message is simple. Mental health problems are common and shouldn’t be treated as a stigma. Those who are struggling needn’t hide it, but rather seek help.
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2 years ago Read more at Chicago Tribune

putting pressure on your feet by walking around barefoot for weeks or months can cause them to become inflamed, which can lead to serious foot problems. Wearing shoes makes you more stable than you would be either bare feet or in just socks, Dr. Priya Parthasarathy says. If you’ve ever pulled your feet up underneath yourself while perched on your office chair, you know they eventually start to hurt. You might be tempted to wear slippers inside—and that’s O.K
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2 years ago Read more at TIME