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Lifelong Well-being
Article list Lifelong Well-being
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Oxytocin Linked to Group Competition
A recent study shows that “love hormone” oxytocin levels increase when rivalry or clearly defined groups are involved – particularly in men. -
Early Institutional Care Lowers Life Expectancy
A study of infants who were raised in care institutions in the 1950s shows that the lack of affection in early childhood seriously affects a person throughout their life. -
Brief Interventions Reduce Risk of Renewed Suicide Attempt
A single conversation can make the difference: Brief, structured interventions significantly reduce the risk of a renewed suicide attempt. -
Brain Activity Reveals How Well We Mentally Size Up Others
Humans often adapt their behavior to that of other people with lightning speed. A new study shows which brain networks control this social adaptation. -
Start School Later, Sleep Longer, Learn Better
On school days, adolescents are chronically sleep-deprived. A new study reveals that a flexible starting time can improve their sleep quality, health and academic performance. -
Starving Emotions into Submission
Nutrition psychiatrist Patrick Pasi treats patients with eating disorders and explores new therapeutic methods at the USZ Eating Disorders Center. -
One-Third of Young People Are Violent Toward Their Parents
Physical aggression by adolescents against their parents is more common than people realize. According to a long-term study, violent behavior peaks at age 13. -
The Mind Doctor
Rwandan psychologist Celestin Mutuyimana studies how societies can overcome historical trauma – and hopes to help his compatriots heal. -
Staying Single for Longer Affects Young People’s Well-Being
Long-term singles experience a sharper decline in life satisfaction over time and feel lonelier and more depressed – especially in their late twenties. -
Solving the Alzheimer’s Puzzle
How can we influence whether we develop Alzheimer’s disease? Researchers at UZH are examining the factors that trigger the onset of the disease – and those that shield us against it. -
Built for Fish, Not Fast Food
The modern world offers an abundance of convenience foods. But our Stone Age physiology isn’t built for modern diets, which are taking their toll on our bodies. -
A Healthy Lifestyle, Long May It Last
Are you trying to change your lifestyle and do more for your health? Keeping New Year’s resolutions isn’t easy. Psychologist Urte Scholz examines how it can be done. -
Choosing to Abstain
In today’s secular world of abundance, fasting has lost its religious necessity – yet it has made a comeback as a form of “detox.” -
Legal Drinking Age Impacts Learning and Mental Health
A UZH study shows that raising the minimum legal drinking age significantly reduces teenage alcohol consumption. As a beneficial side effect, this has led to better academic performance and mental health. -
Into the Woods
UZH anthropologist Colin Shaw investigates from an evolutionary perspective which environments are harmful to our health and which are beneficial. -
Lost in Bad News
Communication scientist Anne Schulz is investigating how we can stay informed without harming our mental health. -
Beyond Women’s Hearts
Heart attack symptoms, disease risks, drug responses: our understanding of gender- and sex-specific differences in medicine is growing. -
“The Research is Better When Both Sexes are Included”
Neuroendocrinologist Ivana Jaric is spearheading the first pan-European network aimed at integrating sex as a biological variable into preclinical research. -
Walking a Tightrope
Chronic stress affects both body and mind, with serious consequences for our health. Researchers at UZH are studying how this happens – and what makes us resilient.