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Teens unharmed by screen time: study

Using smartphones and other screens has little impact on the wellbeing of teenagers even before they go to sleep, according to a study. Using data from more than 17,000 teenagers, Oxford University researchers said they found little evidence to support fears that screen time could damage young people’s mental health. “Implementing best practice statistical and… Read More: Teens unharmed by screen time: study »

Daily 20-minute walk in the outdoors among nature cuts stress

Daily 20-minute walk in the outdoors among nature dramatically lowers stress levels and boosts wellbeing, study finds Regular walk could cut levels of stress hormone, cortisol, by about 10 per cent Research project was led by Dr MaryCarol Hunter, of the University of Michigan  She said: ‘Getting out of an office block and sitting next… Read More: Daily 20-minute walk in the outdoors among nature cuts stress »

Healthgrades launches customer data platform for healthcare

Healthgrades, an online resource for information on physicians and hospitals, debuted an enterprise-level customer data platform (CDP) built for health systems. The platform is designed to help bridge the gap between siloed data sources in healthcare, connecting internal and external data hubs surrounding hospital systems to create a more comprehensive patient profile. WHY IT MATTERS The… Read More: Healthgrades launches customer data platform for healthcare »