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15 April 2025
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Papers Cited in the News in Q1 2025


Throughout the first quarter of 2025, research published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH, ISSN: 1660-4601) was featured over 167 times in news articles published by reputable media sources, such as U.S. News, New York Post, National Geographic, Forbes, and BBC News.

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“”Children are attracted to fast-paced, stimulating violent content, which often features appealing characters like superheroes who commit and are rewarded for aggressive acts, thus increasing the likelihood of exposure”, the researchers wrote in their paper, which appears in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
U.S. News—“TV Violence Linked To Aggression In Teenage Boys”
IJERPH—“Prospective Associations Between Preschool Exposure to Violent Televiewing and Externalizing Behavior in Middle Adolescent Boys and Girls“
Article link: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/22/1/129

Focusing on the hip flexors is crucial to maintaining mobility in our golden years. A 2021 analysis found that stretching and strengthening the hip flexors positively affects the joints, ligaments and muscles around the hip, improving balance and reducing lower back pain.”
New York Post—“These 4 simple movements can help with hip pain, according to a physical therapist.”
IJERPH—“The Influence of Stretching the Hip Flexor Muscles on Performance Parameters. A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis”
Article link: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/4/1936

All cooking involves heat that generates a large amount of indoor pollutants. Gas stoves are especially problematic, because they release nitrogen dioxide and formaldehyde that affect a person’s airways. Nearly 13 percent of childhood asthma cases in the U.S. have been linked to gas stoves; in some states, like Illinois and California, the figure is closer to 20 percent.
National Geographic—“Winter brings more air pollution inside. Here’s how to minimize your risks”
IJERPH—“Population Attributable Fraction of Gas Stoves and Childhood Asthma in the United States”
Article link: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/20/1/75

A 2022 review found that prolonged stress and burnout significantly increase anxiety and depression, with burnout rates reaching 74% in high-pressure environments. While focused on teachers, the study reflects a larger issue—the relentless pressure to keep up takes a toll on mental and physical health. At its core, time sickness is the overwhelming sense that life is slipping away in a race you can never win.
Forbes—“3 Ways To Fight ‘Time Sickness’—By A Psychologist”
IJERPH—“Stress, Burnout, Anxiety and Depression among Teachers: A Scoping Review”
Article link: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/17/10706

Yoga therapy, she says, can help PTSD sufferers to tolerate the physical or sensory experiences associated with their trauma. Giving people the means to control their symptoms in this way, say experts, indicates yoga has an "important role to play in the field of trauma recovery". Yoga is often used in tandem with other types of treatment. Just one of a list of complementary interventions – such as acupuncture, guided imagery and hypnotherapy – yoga can offer a second-line treatment option.
BBC News—“The mind-altering power of yoga could improve your mental health”
IJERPH—“A Rapid Review Exploring the Role of Yoga in Healing Psychological Trauma”
Article link: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/23/16180

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