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Ultra-processed foods linked to 32 physical and mental health problems, review finds | World News
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Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have been linked to 32 harmful health effects, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer and mental health problems, according to the largest review into their impact. A systematic umbrella review published in the BMJ looked at the risks of exposure to UFPs such as sugary cereals, ready meals and fizzy drinks…
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Magicians less prone to mental health challenges than other creatives, study suggests | UK News
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Magicians are less likely to experience mental health challenges than other creatives, according to a new study. Researchers at Aberystwyth University say there is growing evidence of a link between those challenges and creativity. But new research led by the university has been published in the journal BJPsych Open which shows magicians are “an exception”.…
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Suppressing negative thoughts could be good for your mental health, study suggests | Science & Tech News
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The common belief that suppressing negative thoughts is bad for your mental health could be wrong, according to a new study. Researchers asked volunteers to block negative thoughts and found their mental health improved and the thoughts became less vivid. Professor Michael Anderson, from Cambridge University, said clinical treatment has accepted the idea that suppressing…
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Robots may improve mental wellbeing, but it all depends on how they look – study | Science & Tech News
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Robots can improve mental wellbeing in the workplace, but only if they look right, research suggests. A study by the University of Cambridge found that people who interacted with robots that were more toy-like, felt a greater connection compared to human-like robots. Over four weeks, 26 employees took part in the weekly robot-led wellbeing sessions.…
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People on mental health waiting lists cautioned not to turn to chatbots | Science & Tech News
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People waiting months for mental health treatment have been cautioned against turning to chatbots as a quick alternative. One in four patients are now waiting more than 90 days between their first and second appointments for NHS talking therapy treatment, according to analysis by charity Future Care Capital (FCC). The free sessions, delivered by fully…
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Robots could help detect mental wellbeing issues in children, study finds | UK News
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Robots could help to detect mental wellbeing issues in children, a study has suggested. A child-sized humanoid robot was used by Cambridge University researchers to complete a series of questionnaires to assess mental wellbeing with 28 children aged between eight and 13. The research found that the youngsters were willing to confide in the robot,…