New research from the American Psychological Association has examined the effects of a missile strike alarm — which turned out to be false — on the anxiety levels of Twitter users. On the morning of January 13, 2018, the residents of Hawaii received an emergency alert urging them to seek shelter.…
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A review analyzing the results of 22 randomized clinical trials has found that yoga practice can improve many aspects of physical and mental health among older adults. Yoga refers to a series of mind-body practices that originate in Hindu tradition. However, they are growing in popularity across the world as an…
15 Percent of Teens and Young Adults Prescribed Opioids During ER Visit
Almost 15 percent of teens and young adults are prescribed opioids during an emergency room visit, according to a new study. In contrast, 3 percent of teens and young adults seen in an outpatient clinic receive an opioid prescription, NBC News reports. “Adolescents and young adults are such a high-risk population for opioid…