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Recent presidential election could have negative impact on health
For immediate release: Wednesday, June 7, 2017 Boston, MA – Stress, increased risk for disease, babies born too early, and premature death are among the negative health impacts that could occur in the wake of the 2016 U.S. presidential…
The Scarlet F
Monica Kriete, MPH ’18, describes weight stigma as a toxic exposure, like air pollution. The more you breathe it in, the more it puts your physical and emotional health at risk—from depression to hormonal changes that can lead…
Mental health and humanitarian law highlighted on World Health Day
The Harvard Humanitarian Initiative posted a blog on mental health and international humanitarian law in observance of World Health Day, April 7, 2017. This year the World Health Organization (WHO) used the day to highlight global mental health…
Firefighting puts strain on the heart
Firefighters appear to be at increased risk of heart attack from the stress, heat, and other physical demands of the job, according to a new study by University of Edinburgh researchers. The study and an accompanying editorial were…
Racism-induced stress linked with high black infant mortality rates
The mortality rate among black infants in the U.S. is more than twice that of white infants—in some urban areas, even higher—and a growing body of evidence suggests that a key factor may be stress among black mothers…
Cohousing can benefit both older adults, young families
Intergenerational cohousing in which residents share meals and chores not only can benefit older adults but also aid young families who may need help from their neighbors when juggling work and family, said Lisa Berkman, Thomas D. Cabot…
Survey reveals significant number of airline pilots report depressive symptoms, suicidal thoughts
For immediate release: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 Boston, MA – Hundreds of commercial airline pilots currently flying may be clinically depressed, according to an anonymous survey of nearly 1,850 pilots conducted by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School…
Sexual assault survivors urged to combat election stress by getting involved
Women in the U.S.—particularly those who have been sexually assaulted—may feel anxious about what life will be like after President-elect Trump takes office. Karestan Koenen, professor of psychiatric epidemiology at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and…
Coping with election stress
In this week’s episode: Tips on dealing with stress from the presidential campaign, plus the new study raising questions about the benefits of so-called "good cholesterol."
Americans stressed by presidential race
Does the contentious presidential race have you feeling stressed? Then perhaps volunteer to help out with the election or turn off the TV and practice some stress management techniques, advised Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Laura…