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A Closer Look at Work Life Balance for CEOs
Workdays, for many CEOs, comprise managing seemingly endless emergencies. It can be difficult for them to find time to generate ideas, strategize, or even develop long-term goals since they are constantly putting fires out. Such conflicting responsibilities may easily cause burnout and sacrifices in the executive’s personal life to have more time to spare to work. CEOs are entrusted by companies with a wide variety of responsibilities, due to this, top executives usually carry a very heavy workload and usually lack the time to rest and recharge. According to the Harvard Business Review, the id...
ValueWalk
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Regular exercise offers stronger mental health benefits than cardiorespiratory fitness, study finds
A Swedish study published in Mental Health and Physical Activity has shed light on the well-known link between exercise and mental health. The researchers found that, when accounting for sedentary behavior, cardiorespiratory fitness does not appear to improve anxiety and depressive symptoms, while frequency of exercise does. The link between exercise and mental health has been well-documented, and yet findings are limited when it comes to the type of physical activity that is most beneficial. The literature has yet to establish the relative importance of the frequency, intensity, and duration ...
PsyPost
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Coronavirus news can contribute to symptoms of psychosis
A recent UK study has found that pandemic-related news can exacerbate symptoms of paranoia and hallucinations among those with increased fear of COVID-19 and among those with low political trust. The findings were published in the journal Psychiatry Research. While there has been great discussion about the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, study authors Barbara Lopes and colleagues say there is a lack of data concerning how the pandemic may be affecting symptoms of psychosis — and particularly, symptoms of paranoia and hallucinations. Paranoia refers to the irrational belief that ...
PsyPost
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KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: On Capitol Hill, Actions Have Consequences
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on SoundCloud. The reverberations from the Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump continue. A broad array of business groups, including many from the health industry, are halting contributions to Republicans in the House and Senate who voted against certifying the victory of President-elect Joe Biden. Meanwhile, Republicans in the House who have refused to wear masks or insisted on carrying weapons are being subjected to greater enforcement, including significant fines. Away from the Capitol, the Trump admini...
Kaiser Health News
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KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: On Capitol Hill, Actions Have Consequences
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on SoundCloud. The reverberations from the Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump continue. A broad array of business groups, including many from the health industry, are halting contributions to Republicans in the House and Senate who voted against certifying the victory of President-elect Joe Biden. Meanwhile, Republicans in the House who have refused to wear masks or insisted on carrying weapons are being subjected to greater enforcement, including significant fines. Away from the Capitol, the Trump admini...
California Healthline
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New “Pandemic Grief Scale” identifies dysfunctional grief associated with the loss of a loved one to COVID-19
A new psychometric assessment tool has been introduced to screen for dysfunctional grief after the loss of a loved one during the coronavirus pandemic. Worryingly, 66% of the study’s sample showed scores in the clinical range. The research was published in the journal Death Studies. The COVID-19 crisis has had a profound impact around the globe, giving rise to political strife, overrun healthcare systems, and economic concern. Researchers Sherman A. Lee and Robert A. Neimeyer point out that with efforts being concentrated on slowing the spread of the virus and on the development of a vaccine, ...
PsyPost
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‘Peer Respites’ Provide an Alternative to Psychiatric Wards During Pandemic
Mia McDermott is no stranger to isolation. Abandoned as an infant in China, she lived in an orphanage until a family in California adopted her as a toddler. She spent her adolescence in boarding schools and early adult years in and out of psychiatric hospitals, where she underwent treatment for bipolar disorder, anxiety and anorexia. The pandemic left McDermott feeling especially lonely. She restricted social interactions because her fatty liver disease put her at greater risk of complications should she contract covid-19. The 26-year-old Santa Cruz resident stopped regularly eating and taking...
Kaiser Health News
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‘Peer Respites’ Provide an Alternative to Psychiatric Wards During Pandemic
Mia McDermott is no stranger to isolation. Abandoned as an infant in China, she lived in an orphanage until a family in California adopted her as a toddler. She spent her adolescence in boarding schools and early adult years in and out of psychiatric hospitals, where she underwent treatment for bipolar disorder, anxiety and anorexia. The pandemic left McDermott feeling especially lonely. She restricted social interactions because her fatty liver disease put her at greater risk of complications should she contract covid-19. The 26-year-old Santa Cruz resident stopped regularly eating and taking...
California Healthline
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Study: Reflecting on scripture has a physiologically identifiable stress dampening effect for Christians
In a recently-published study in the journal Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, researchers found evidence that reflecting on biblical scripture impacted subsequent cardiovascular stress reactivity among Christian college students. The findings provide new insights into how religious practices can influence psychophysiological processes. “I have a long-term interest in religion/spirituality and health and, in particular, trying to determine mechanisms that may account for relationships between the two,” said study author Kevin S. Masters, a professor of psychology at the University of Co...
PsyPost
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New study sheds light on the links between family type, childhood experiences, and narcissism
Former foster children and adoptees tend to be less narcissistic than those who were not adopted nor fostered, according to new research published in the journal Child Abuse & Neglect. The findings provide some new insights into the relationship between childhood experiences and narcissism. Previous research has found evidence that deprived childhood environments are associated with narcissism in adulthood. But few studies have examined whether this holds true for adoptees and former foster children. “Both of my sisters were adopted from China so the topic behind attachment and its long-term i...
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