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Vision Problems Can Lead to Inaccurate Mental Decline Diagnosis
Poor eyesight makes it harder to read and easier to trip. But it can also lead to a misdiagnosis of mild mental decline in older people, according to a new, small study. That can happen if someone's thinking abilities are assessed using vision-dependent tests, researchers...
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Study: Playing Video Games Boosts Children's IQ
Folks often believe that video games rot a kid's mind, but a new study argues the opposite could be true. Children actually might get a brain boost from playing hour after hour of video games, researchers report. American kids between 9 and 10 years of age who spent more time...
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FDA Declines to Authorize Common Antidepressant as COVID Treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has decided not to authorize the antidepressant fluvoxamine to treat COVID-19, saying that the data has not shown the drug to be an effective therapeutic for fighting the virus."Based on the review of available scientific evidence, the...
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Edamame: Boost Your Health With This Super Snack
Edamame beans, often served as an appetizer in Japanese restaurants, are chock full of nutrients and disease-fighting power. They are one of the most nutritious foods you can consume. One cup of edamame has only 180 calories but has 8 grams of fiber to fill you up and a...
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Head Trauma May Increase Risk for Dementia
People who've had a major traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be at increased risk for dementia, according to a new study. "Approximately 1 in 10 people in our study who had major TBI did develop dementia," said study co-author Dr. Rahul Raj, of the University of Helsinki in...
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Study: Just One Week Off Social Media Boosts Mental Health
It's no secret that too much social media can be bad for one's mental health. Now, research suggests that taking even a brief break from TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter can ease symptoms of depression and anxiety. Staying off social media for a week meant, for some...
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Top Three Modifiable Factors That Raise Your Risk For Dementia
Certain lifestyle factors can sway the risk of dementia, and a new study points to the top threats to Americans these days: obesity, physical inactivity and lack of a high school diploma. Researchers found that in just the past decade, there has been a shift in the most...
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These Foods Best for Preventing Dementia, According to New Study
A diet rich in the antioxidants that leafy, green vegetables and colorful fruit deliver is good for your body, and now new research shows it also protects your brain. In the study, people whose blood contained the highest amounts of three key antioxidants were less likely to...
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Supplement to Boost Brain Health May Instead Increase Risk for Alzheimer's
A dietary supplement believed to protect against Alzheimer's disease might instead be potentially harmful to the brain, a new study warns. L-serine is an amino acid that serves many different roles in the body, and one is to influence the development and function of synapses...
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How Loneliness is Damaging Our Health
Loneliness was a common result of the COVID-19 pandemic as people had to stay secluded to prevent the transmission of the deadly virus. But experts say that America was suffering from a loneliness epidemic long before COVID-19 nudged us even further into isolation. That act...
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How to Recognize the Signs of Depression in Yourself or Loved Ones
The music world tragically lost an icon Saturday as Naomi Judd passed away at the age of 76. Judd said she spent a lifetime battling severe, treatment-resistant depression. The country music legend has been candid about her battle with suicidal ideation, panic attacks, and...
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Adding Just One Extra Serving of Fruits and Veggies a Day Boosts Mental Health
A longitudinal study appropriately titled "Lettuce be happy" found that increased fruit and vegetable consumption can enhance mental well-being. While the role of a healthy diet in influencing physical health has been well established, say the authors, the new research...
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Study: Just an Hour Less a Day on Your Smartphone Boosts Health and Well-Being
A surprising study out of Germany found that people who cut back on using their smartphone for just a week saw lasting health benefits. Reducing screen time by just an hour daily helped study participants improve their lifestyle and well-being. The study author, Dr. Julia...
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More Heart Disease Risk Factors Bring a Higher Risk for Dementia
The faster you pile up heart disease risk factors, the greater your odds of developing dementia, a new study suggests. Previous research has linked heart health threats such as high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity with mental decline and dementia. Amassing those risk...
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How to Manage Anxiety in Kids as Pandemic Continues
Anxiety over the COVID-19 pandemic is common among young children, and parents may wonder how to quell those concerns. An expert from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston has some advice. "Parents should have a clear idea of what their thoughts are about the virus and get on...
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Study: Just 29 Percent of COVID Hospitalizations Fully Well in 1 Year
Just 29% of those hospitalized in Great Britain for COVID-19 have been reported to be fully recovered after one year, according to a new study.
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How to Talk to Your Loved One About Alcohol Abuse
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month, and a good time to initiate a conversation with a loved one or family member who may suffer from a possible alcohol use disorder. It may be difficult and even daunting to discuss your concerns with that individual, and experts say...
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Biogen to Withdraw Alzheimer's Drug Application in Europe
Biogen Inc said on Friday it has decided to withdraw the marketing authorization application for its troubled Alzheimer's drug, aducanumab, in Europe after it failed to convince the regulator of the drug's benefits.The drugmaker said the move follows its interactions with...
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New Study Reveals How Exercise Protects Against Dementia
Exercise may help safeguard your brain as you age, and a new study suggests how this might happen. Previous research has shown that physical activity helps protect brain cells. This paper indicates it may do that through lower levels of insulin and body fat. "These results...
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Agencies Investigate Brain Tumors in Over 100 Graduates of Same High School
The town of Woodbridge, New Jersey, along with local and federal environmental agencies, is investigating over 100 graduates of the same high school that had rare brain tumors.
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Brain Scans Could be Key to Effective Treatment for Psychosis, Depression
The future of diagnosing and targeting treatments for serious mental health disorders may include MRI brain scans. Researchers in the United Kingdom found that brain scans enabled them to identify which patients with major depression or psychosis were most likely to have...
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Veterans Push to Persuade Lawmakers to Legalize Therapeutic Use of Psychedelics
Matthew Butler spent 27 years in the Army, but it took a day in jail to convince him his post-traumatic stress disorder was out of control.The recently retired Green Beret had already tried antidepressants, therapy and a support dog. But his arrest for punching a hole in...
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New Hope to Help Advanced Parkinson's Patients Walk, Sleep Again
People with advanced Parkinson's disease often struggle to walk more than a few steps or sleep through the night, but new research offers hope of relief from these two debilitating symptoms.
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Exercisers Have Lower Risk for Depression: Study
By now, most people have heard that exercise is good for their health. A new review suggests it can it also make a difference in major depressive disorder. Researchers analyzed 15 existing studies with data on exercise and depression, finding an association between physical...
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Personality Traits That Increase Your Risk for Dementia
Certain personality traits may make older adults more or less vulnerable to waning memory and thinking skills, a new study suggests.The study, of nearly 2,000 older adults, found that those high on the "conscientious" scale - organized, self-disciplined and productive -...