TUESDAY, Jan. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are plagued by unwanted and distressing memories over which they have little to no control. Doctors now think they understand why PTSD patients and others aren’t able to keep troubling memories at bay. Sleep deprivation appears toContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Jan. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Seniors’ risk of dementia is more than double what was previously thought. The risk of developing dementia after age 55 is more than 42% among Americans, researchers reported in a study published Jan. 13 in the journal Nature Medicine. That’s more than twiceContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Jan. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Eating disorders appear to be linked to differences in brain structure among teenagers. Young adults who develop eating disorders appear to have delayed brain maturation as teenagers, MRI scans show in a new study published Jan. 10 in the journal Nature Mental Health.Continue Reading
MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Simple neglect can be as damaging to a child’s social development as physical, sexual or emotional abuse. Children whose basic needs aren’t met can have lifelong damage done to their ability to form friendships and romantic relationships, researchers reported in a study publishedContinue Reading
MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Gum disease appears to disrupt brain activity, potentially increasing a person’s risk of cognitive decline. People with gum disease experienced altered connections between different brain regions, compared to folks with good dental health, MRI scans show in a new study. “These differences suggestContinue Reading
SATURDAY, Jan. 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Want to help your child cut back on their screen time? Make sure you live near parks and other open spaces where they can frolic outside. New research underlines the importance of green space access as an alternative to spending time on screens,Continue Reading
FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Ever woke in the night with your thoughts racing about work problems, co-worker disputes, or heavy career decisions? Well, it’s more common than you think. Job stress is robbing U.S. workers of the sleep they need, researchers reported in a study published Jan.Continue Reading
FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The clock is running for people who’ve been diagnosed with dementia, but the time they have left depends on their age. Average life expectancy for people with dementia is largely based on their age at diagnosis, researchers found in a new evidence review.Continue Reading
FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Delivering meals to the infirm. Tutoring a student. Patrolling a city park. Helping out at a local library. All these activities not only serve the community, but also can help seniors avoid depression related to social isolation. Volunteering reduces the risk of depressionContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Some of the most effective public policies for suicide prevention aren’t crafted with suicide or mental health in mind, a new study says. Efforts to increase the minimum wage, prohibit gender discrimination, or reduce alcohol consumption “have spillover benefits in that they alsoContinue Reading