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Caregiving Can Be Stressful, But It Could Also Lower Risk of Depression
Becoming a caregiver to an older relative can decrease risk of depression.
The Neighborhood You Grow Up in May Impact Your Cognitive Health Decades Later
Jean Choi, Elizabeth Muñoz and collaborators identified associations between neighborhood cohesion and cognitive health.
Five Lessons from UT Austin Science about Planning for Living with Heat
In our endless summer, research on heat impacts offers insights on how best to adapt.
Depression in LGBTQ Youth Linked with Lack of Parental Support, Controlling Behavior
The study also found whether a young person was out to their parents mattered.
As Temperatures Climb, Preschoolers Become Less Physically Active
“Go outside and play”—the time-tested strategy for generations of parents and caregivers ready to see their little ones tuckered out by exercise—may be fading in impact as temperatures rise.
7 Insights About Aging from College of Natural Sciences Researchers
In honor of International Day of Older Persons, learn about insights from UT Austin researchers related to aging and older individuals.
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Cognitive Impairment in Hispanic Adults Linked to Discrimination Experiences
Experiences with discrimination may be linked with disproportionate rates of cognitive decline in marginalized populations.
Young Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Adults Have Worse Mental Health than Older Ones
Younger LGBQ adults are physically healthier, but have worse psychological health than older LGBQ people, study finds.
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Weight Gain in Pregnancy May Be Linked to Later Growth Patterns in Daughters
Patterns of weight gain in pregnancy may offer clues to how children will grow.
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How a Natural Disaster Can Bring Couples Closer
A new study has implications for how to help families in the aftermath of natural disasters.
