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Experiencing gratitude associated with greater longevity among older adults
Older women who scored highest in an assessment measuring gratitude had a 9% lower risk of death, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
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Researchers designed a “linear urban forest” and plan to quantify its climate- and health-related benefits for U.S. cities, using Springfield, Mass., as a pilot.
Opinion: More support, protection needed for LGBTQ health
Protecting and improving the health of the LGBTQ community will require more research funding to document health inequities, more training for health professionals to recognize and address the community’s unique needs, and more policies to support the equality,…
Chronic loneliness may increase stroke risk among older adults
In a Harvard Chan School study of loneliness and stroke risk, older adults who experienced chronic loneliness had a 56% higher risk of stroke than those who consistently reported not being lonely.
Why people with PTSD should have hope for recovery
Effective treatments are available to help people recover from post-traumatic stress disorder, according to Harvard Chan School's Karestan Koenen.
New center to tackle health disparities affecting LGBTQ community
The LGBTQ Health Center of Excellence, based at the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute and in partnership with Harvard Chan School, aims to advance health equity for LGBTQ people. The center launched June 4.
The power of a personal mission statement, and other lessons from a recent graduate
As he begins a new chapter of his career as one of 10 new residents in the U.S. pursuing dual training in family medicine and psychiatry, a recent graduate reflects on his path.
Can optimism and kindness contribute to worker health and well-being?
Hayami Koga, MPH ’16, PhD ’23, is exploring how a Japanese philosophy of hospitality and mindfulness can help workplaces become more psychologically healthy environments.
Identifying risk factors for suicidal ideation in Indian adolescent girls
Adolescent girls in India have a higher risk of suicidal ideation if they experience psychological distress or intergenerational violence, according to a study.
