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April 24, 2023

479 Insomnia and Depression Trajectories in Women with and without Breast Cancer: Protective Effects of Satisfying Relationships

Breast cancer survivors have a high risk for chronic disease and early mortality, especially if their psychological and physical symptoms persist beyond treatment.
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April 18, 2023

Supporting families at Spring Fest! 

The Center for Families participated in Spring Fest this year where families were able to make bracelets, participate in gratitude challenges, and more. The Department of Human Development and Family Sciences coordinated the activities with CFF, the Center for Early Learning,...
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April 18, 2023

Dysfunctional communication patterns can affect immune system function in married couples, study suggests

Research published in Psychoneuroendocrinology has confirmed that negative communication patterns in heterosexual marriages are associated with decreased immune system functioning along with less positive and more negative emotions. The research highlights the physical and emotional consequences for those in marriages...
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April 17, 2023

BE PART OF THE NEXT GIANT LEAP ON PURDUE DAY OF GIVING!

This April 26 is more than just another day — it’s a day to note the incredible impact of 10 years of giving back, 10 years of paying it forward, 10 years of opportunities granted, and 10 years of making...
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April 16, 2023

A Romantic-Partner Model of Mental Health

Romantic relationships are ubiquitous among adolescents and adults the world over. More than 90% of adults in the United States will marry at some point, and cohabitation is increasingly common among unmarried adults.
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April 11, 2023

Simultaneous Recording of Objective Sleep in Mothers and School-aged Children with Developmental Disabilities: A Pilot Study of Actigraphy and Videosomnography

Mothers of school-aged children ages 3 to 17 years with developmental disabilities (DDs) commonly report sleep problems in their children associated with impaired maternal sleep. However, existing research relies heavily on mothers’ self-reported sleep. This study aimed to determine the...
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April 10, 2023

CFF Faculty Partner, Maria Marshall, leading extension efforts on USDA grant for sustainable agriculture project

Purdue University has received two grants of $1 million each from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture for five-year projects to enhance sustainable agricultural systems.
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April 8, 2023

Cumulative life-course victimization and inflammation in a U.S. national sample: Comparing intersections based on sexual orientation, gender, race/ethnicity, and education

Violence victimization has been associated with low-grade inflammation. Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual (LGB) individuals are at greater risk for victimization in childhood and young adulthood compared to heterosexuals. Moreover, the intersection of LGB identity with gender, race/ethnicity, and educational attainment...
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April 6, 2023

Compassion fatigue and COVID-19: A global view from nurses.

Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 variants, the number of people hospitalized for COVID-19 may create psychological burdens on nurses. Nurses with high levels of compassion fatigue (CF) are more likely to make work errors, deliver poor-quality care, and...
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April 1, 2023

Total nutrient intake, dietary nutrient intake, and dietary quality of U.S. older adults using various food assistance

This project determined and compared the dietary and total (food and dietary supplements) mean usual nutrient intake and proportion meeting recommendations, and dietary quality of U.S. older adults who use food assistance, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); emergency...
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