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Access and Use of Green and Blue Spaces for Memory and Physical Health

Objectives: The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic exacerbated mental and physical health issues in the United States. Due to various lockdown procedures to curb the spread of the virus, indoor gatherings were severely restricted, intensifying stress and anxiety. Methods: We used nationally representative data from the 2021 Crime, Health, and Politics…

Posted in: COVID-19 pandemic 8 physical health 4

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Exercise, Sleep Quality, and Physical Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Objectives: Sufficient exercise and high-quality sleep are important for good health, and they may be particularly crucial during the coronavirus pandemic. Sleeping difficulties and insufficient exercise are prevalent in the United States, however, and data indicate little to no change—or even worsening—of these health behaviors before the pandemic. This study…

Posted in: COVID-19 pandemic 8 exercise 11 physical activity 19 physical health 4 sleep 6

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Changes in Health and Well-Being during Residents’ Training

Objectives: Previous studies have characterized the negative effects of graduate medical education on physicians; however, there is limited longitudinal data on how physicians’ well-being changes during their training. This study aimed to demonstrate and quantify changes to trainees’ wellness and health habits during the course of their first 2 years…

Posted in: graduate medical education 28 physical health 4 Residency 11

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Exploration of the Association Between Physical Health and Suicidal Behavior in Psychiatric Outpatients in Rural America

Objective: Evidence reveals a link between poor physical health and suicide. The physical health of rural, adult psychiatric outpatients with a history of suicide was examined. Methods: The medical records of 192 patients seen at a tertiary-level academic medical center were examined for demographics, psychiatric and medical history, and self-reported…

Posted in: physical health 4 Rural 17 suicide 7
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