5 h. ago Teenagers with period pain more likely to have chronic adult pain, study says

Research finds 76% higher risk for 15-year-olds with dysmenorrhorea than those without painful mensesTeenagers who have moderate or severe period pain are much more likely to develop chronic pain as adults, according to research.Researchers said the findings should serve as a wake-up call to improve menstrual education, reduce stigma, and ensure young people have access to effective support and treatment early on. Continue reading...

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62 h. ago New study finds majority of older adults with autism are undiagnosed

A new study from King's College London has found that the majority of people aged over 40 with autism are undiagnosed, and are at risk of a range of mental and physical health problems

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6 d. ago This diet offsets the risk of dementia for genetically vulnerable adults, new study finds

Dementia affects more than six million Americans and leads to more than 100,000 deaths each year

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6 d. ago Protections needed to stop people believing chatbots are friends – expert

Alexander Laffer has co-authored the study On Manipulation By Emotional AI: UK Adults’ Views And Governance Implications.

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7 d. ago Brits more likely to brag about bagging a bargain than personal achievements, study finds

A study found 55% of UK adults rarely - or never - talk about their biggest life successes, but when it comes to money-saving wins, they can't keep it a secret for long

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9 d. ago Brits always order same takeaway dish because they don't want to 'waste money'

A study of 2,000 adults found a third will always stick to what they know when ordering a meal in or eating out

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1 week ago Brits embrace picnics in any weather, with one in three eating in their cars

A study of 2,000 adults found that a fifth say unpredictable weather contributes to the 'excitement' of al fresco dining

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2 w. ago Brits spend more than two whole days a month procrastinating, study finds

A study of 2,000 adults found the nation typically avoids 'tedious' tasks 17 times a week - with 32% declining to do certain jobs for several months or more

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2 w. ago Gen Z Sacrifices Essentials to Afford Overpriced Music Gigs, Study finds

A study of 2,000 adults found that 46% of 21-24 year-olds went as far as to say they believe concerts and gigs can feel out of reach for most people

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3 w. ago Millions in the UK shun 'boring' water, turning to tea and fizzy drinks instead

A study of 2,000 adults found nearly a tenth don't like the taste of plain water despite NHS recommendations of eight glasses a day

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3 w. ago Verbally abused children more likely to have poor mental health as adults, study finds

Analysis suggests long-term damage to wellbeing can be worse than for children experiencing physical abuseParents who ridicule, threaten or humiliate their children risk leaving them with a 64% higher chance of having poor mental health as an adult, a study has found.The research also found physical abuse experienced among the research participants reduced over time, while verbal abuse increased. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Sticks and stones may break your bones but words WILL really hurt you: Researchers say childhood taunts are as bad for adult mental health as violence

Those exposed to such abuse when young were likely to feel disconnected, pessimistic, and emotionally unwell in later life, a study of more than 20,000 adults in England and Wales found.

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