COVID-19 burden higher in socially disadvantaged regions in Japan
In Japan, more COVID-19 cases and deaths have occurred in prefectures with lower household incomes and a higher unemployment rate, among other socioeconomic factors.
Social connections boost resilience among elderly after disaster
After disasters, social connections can help the elderly stave off cognitive decline.
Friendly competition can help spur people to exercise
People who were overweight or obese were more likely to hit exercise goals such as a taking a certain number of steps per day when they were taking part in step-counting contests rather than just using activity trackers…
Community connections formed through activism can ease stress
Research suggests that taking action on an issue you care about can ease stress and help you feel more connected.
Better marriages may lead to less midlife weight gain
Couples in supportive marriages appear less likely to gain weight and become obese in middle age, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Researchers asked roughly 2,650 people who were married or…
Supporting women’s success in academic research careers
September 21, 2017—Researchers, students, and academic leaders from the U.S. and Japan recently gathered to share experiences and brainstorm ideas for supporting and promoting women in academic research careers. The Advancing Women in Public Health & Medicine Symposium…
‘Purpose in life’ may help healthy aging
Having a purpose in life may play an important role in helping people maintain physical function as they age, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study was published August 16,…
After disaster, social ties may help elderly stave off cognitive decline
Among older adults whose houses were damaged or destroyed after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, those who maintained stronger connections with neighbors and friends after the disaster experienced less cognitive decline.
‘Dreamers’ policy may have reduced depression in eligible individuals
Study finds reduced levels of depression in Hispanic non-citizens who may be eligible for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program For immediate release: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 Boston, MA – A team of researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan…
‘Hot-spotting,’ how gun violence spreads, and living in America on $2 a day
1,000 experts converge to examine how to improve the health of society’s most vulnerable November 2, 2016 – In Camden, New Jersey—one of the poorest cities in the U.S.—a unique coalition of health care providers and community representatives…
