Prevalence of Depression Increased Over Last Decade
2025-04-22
The prevalence of depression decreased with older age and with increasing family incomeContinue Reading
Loneliness More Common Among Middle-Aged In U.S.
2025-04-22
TUESDAY, April 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Loneliness among seniors has been a huge concern among experts on aging as social isolation increases risk of dementia, health problems, psychological disorders and deaths. But a new study suggests that, at least in the U.S., that concern has been somewhat misplaced. Middle-agedContinue Reading
Magnetic Stimulation Aids Speech Recovery Following Stroke
2025-04-18
FRIDAY, April 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Lucy Mulloor woke one morning to find she couldn’t call out to her two daughters, who were bustling about the kitchen. She also couldn’t move the right side of her body, and only attracted her girls’ attention by falling to the floor afterContinue Reading
Air, Light Pollution Increase Risk Of Thyroid Cancer In Children
2025-04-18
FRIDAY, April 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Babies exposed to air and light pollution have a higher risk of developing childhood thyroid cancer, a new study says. Airborne particle pollution and outdoor artificial light both increased babies’ risk of developing thyroid cancer before they turned 20, researchers recently reported inContinue Reading
Heavy Weed Use Increases Risk Of Dementia
2025-04-16
WEDNESDAY, April 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Middle-aged folks and seniors whose weed use lands them in the hospital are at higher risk for developing dementia within a matter of years, a new study says. An ER visit or hospitalization due to cannabis use is associated with a 72% increasedContinue Reading
Everyday Digital Tech Is Protecting Seniors’ Brain Health, Study Says
2025-04-15
TUESDAY, April 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — It’s a common notion that overuse of smartphones, tablets, laptops and other digital devices is rotting people’s minds. But the opposite appears to be true – regular use of digital technology seems to protect the brain against decline and dementia, at least amongContinue Reading
How Savvy Habits May Help Head Off Dementia
2025-04-12
SATURDAY, April 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — From slurping daily spoonfuls of fish oil to giving up alcohol, lifting weights and playing word games, older Americans think just about anything that might keep their brains sharp is worth a try. After all, the risk of dementia — a loss ofContinue Reading
Air Pollution Tied To Cognitive Decline Among Seniors
2025-04-10
THURSDAY, April 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Air pollution might be harming the brains of seniors, increasing their risk of dementia and cognitive decline, a new study says. Exposure to nitrogen dioxide and fine particle pollution is linked to lower scores in key thinking and memory skills, particularly language abilities,Continue Reading
Heavy Drinking Linked To Brain Damage, Increased Risk Of Dementia
2025-04-10
THURSDAY, April 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Heavy drinkers have an increased risk of developing brain lesions associated with memory and thinking problems, a new study says. Folks who imbibe eight or more alcoholic drinks a week have an increased risk of hyaline arteriolosclerosis, or a thickening and narrowing ofContinue Reading
‘Zero Suicide’ Model Leads To Fewer Suicides in Health Systems
2025-04-09
WEDNESDAY, April 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A health care program focused on suicide prevention has helped lower suicides and attempts, a new study shows. The program, called the “Zero Suicide Model,” relies on screening, safety planning and mental health support to help people at risk, The Associated Press reported.Continue Reading
Stroke, Dementia, Depression Share Many Risk Factors
2025-04-09
WEDNESDAY, April 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Brain diseases like stroke, dementia and depression share common risk factors, and changing any can lower a person’s risk of all three conditions, a new study says. Addressing factors as varied as blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, physical activity, sleep, stress, alcohol consumptionContinue Reading
RFK Jr. Wants CDC To Stop Recommending Fluoride in Drinking Water
2025-04-08
TUESDAY, April 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he will tell the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water across the country. He also announced plans to form a special task force to focus onContinue Reading
Wildfire Smoke Increases Risk Of Mental Health Problems
2025-04-07
MONDAY, April 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Smoke from wildfires driving you mad? You’re not alone, a new study says. Short-term exposure to air choked with wildfire smoke increases people’s risk of mental health problems, according to findings published April 4 in JAMA Network Open. Hospital emergency rooms experience surgesContinue Reading
Ozone Pollution Increases Risk Of Childhood Asthma
2025-04-07
MONDAY, April 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Ozone air pollution increases the risk of asthma among preschoolers and kindergarteners, a new study says. Relatively small increases in ozone smog in a child’s first two years of life is associated with an increased risk of asthma and wheeze at 4 toContinue Reading