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Feeling tired? Here's how much sleep people are getting in Europe

Slovakia ranks as the most-rested country in Europe, while Greece is the worst. So how does your country stack up when it comes to sleep and being rested?

Health news

‘No evidence’ linking Facebook use to psychological harm, says study

In a study conducted across 72 countries, Oxford scientists found no evidence linking Facebook adoption and negative well-being.

Living

Which European countries have the easiest access to green spaces?

Living near green spaces has an array of health benefits, but access is unequal across Europe. How can we make the continent greener?

Health news

AI models could help improve suicide prevention among children

Researchers found that the traditional way we monitor and track children receiving emergency care might miss a good number of those at risk of self-harm, but AI can help health providers make better assessments.

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Nature

Wounded US vets accept new mission: Save Florida's coral reefs

Wounded in combat, these US Army veterans are finding healing in restoring Florida's threatened coral reefs.

Culture news

Tour de France legend Mark Cavendish opens up on depression in new doc

A brand new documentary on Mark Cavendish, one of the greatest sprint cyclists in history, delves into the athlete’s years of depression between Tour de France stage wins.

Health news

Teenage depression: Are we misunderstanding boys’ sadness?

Many more teenage girls are estimated to be depressed across Europe than boys. But is boys’ general difficulty to communicate their feelings leading experts to underestimate the depth of the problem?

Health news

Study finds mindfulness could help to prevent depression and anxiety

In-person mindfulness courses help improve mental health for at least six months, a study shows.

Health news

Positive parenting shields teenagers from stress, and it shows in MRIs

Groundbreaking research has shed light on the intricate relationship between childhood stress, positive parenting, and the brain.

Healthcare

Australia has legalised MDMA to treat mental health. Is Europe next?

It is now legal in Austria to prescribe MDMA and psilocybin to treat some mental health issues. Are other countries likely to follow suit?

Climate

Extreme heat 'disproportionately' impacts people with disabilities

People with disabilities faced the risk of death, physical, social, and mental health distress due to extreme heat according to Human Rights Watch.

Travel News

This European island is asking tourists to switch off their phones

This European island is asking tourists to switch off their phones this summer.

My Europe Series

Here's how culture is used to treat mental health issues in Europe

Two decades’ worth of research and a pandemic have led to a boom in programmes using culture for its health benefits.

Health news

Eating disorders rise among teenage girls post-COVID, new study finds

A UK analysis of health records found a large rise in eating disorders and self-harm among teenage girls, echoing similar findings in other European countries.

Tech News

Pinterest signs pledge for a safer digital environment for teenagers

Social media was supposed to help us connect and to inspire us. But the internet is broken, says Pinterest, so “let’s fix it”.

Tech News

These neurohacking headphones track brain signals to keep you focused

Headphones that can tell you when you’re tired and should take a break could be on sale later this year. Euronews Next tried them out at VivaTech.

Health news

Is this the loneliest country in Europe?

The European Union's new pilot project on loneliness aims to monitor and tackle increasing lack of "meaningful social interactions".

wellbeing

Study finally reveals how rerouting brain signals can treat depression

Researchers at Stanford University have identified the "backward" brain signals that dim joyful emotions in depressed patients.

Health news

Adults with mental disorders at higher risk of stroke or heart attack

Some mental health conditions can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke in younger adults by a factor of three, new research shows.

Creators

Meet the illustrator shining a light on miscarriage struggles

Miscarriage is a common struggle for many women but the emotions and turmoil it can create are too often overlooked or ignored. This French illustrator uses her drawings to shed light on the issue.