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Social Support Key in Those at Risk for Alcoholism
Even when genetics and personality are working against you, having a strong network of supportive friends and family may help lower alcoholism risk, researchers say. "Genes play an important role in alcohol use," stressed Jinni Su, an assistant professor of psychology at...
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Study: Sleep 'Sweet Spot' Helps Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
Getting too much - or too little - sleep can lead to Alzheimer's disease. A new study published in the journal JAMA Neurology examined the role of sleep in the accumulation of brain amyloid plaque buildup, cognitive performance, and other factors involved in brain...
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Trouble Concentrating at Work? Your Office Air May Be to Blame
It's fair to say most bosses want their employees to have high productivity. Unfortunately, the air that office workers breathe may put a damper on quick thinking and fast work. A new study found increased concentrations of fine particulate matter, called PM2.5, and lower...
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Multigenerational Study Links ADHD to Dementia Risk
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) appears to be somehow linked to risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, a new multigenerational study has found. Parents and grandparents of people with ADHD have a higher risk of Alzheimer's and dementia than people with no...
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Anxious? Try Exercising It Away
Anxiety prevention may be just a snowy trail away. New research suggests cross-country skiers - and perhaps others who also exercise vigorously - are less prone to develop anxiety disorders than less active folks. Researchers in Sweden spent roughly two decades tracking...
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Stress Raises Blood Pressure Over Time: Study
If you often feel stressed out, your blood pressure may rise over time alongside higher odds for other heart concerns, a new study indicates. Researchers found adults with normal blood pressure but high levels of stress hormones were more likely to develop high blood...
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Could You Help Prevent a Suicide? Know the Warning Signs
Knowing the warning signs of suicide can save a life, experts say. Suicide is the 10th leading overall cause of death in the United States, and number two among people between the ages of 10 and 34.Most suicides result from depression. It can cause someone to feel worthless,...
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Eat This B-Vitamin to Reduce Your Risk for Alzheimer's Disease
A new scientific study found that the B-vitamin folate is not only important during pregnancy, but may be a valuable nutrient in all phases of life. Researchers in China discovered that people with Alzheimer's disease had lower levels of folate than in the healthy control...
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The Lessons 9/11 Taught Us About COVID-19 and Mental Health
As the 20th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, many Americans will relive the trauma and nightmares that were triggered by the unprecedented attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Experts say that we may experience an "anniversary reaction" to the event and warn...
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How to Make Your Naps Healthy, Not Harmful
Many countries celebrate an afternoon siesta, closing shops for lunch and returning in the early evening to resume work after a snooze. In the United States, as many as a third of adults regularly take a midday nap, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Experts say a...
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Study: Traffic Noise Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia
It's more than just an annoyance: Long-term exposure to traffic and train noise may increase the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, Danish researchers report. The study authors said that more than 1,200 of Denmark's nearly 8,500 cases of dementia in 2017 may have...
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Study: Postponing Retirement Might Help Keep Dementia at Bay
Early retirement may sound appealing, but a recent study hints that putting it off a few years might help older adults retain more of their mental sharpness. Using data on more than 20,000 older Americans, researchers estimated that if all of those people waited until age 67...
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Equine Therapy: Horses Help Veterans Struggling With PTSD
As a Marine Corps veteran who served in both Iraq and Afghanistan, Matthew Ryba understands what life in a combat zone can do to soldiers' minds, leaving many struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder. Now, new research shows that equine therapy might go a long way in...
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Biogen Provides Free Aduhelm as U.S. Clinics Await Medicare Payment
Biogen Inc is providing its controversial and expensive new Alzheimer's drug free of charge for some patients amid slow claim reviews by Medicare, according to sources familiar with the situation, including a doctor treating patients with the drug. The development...
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Change These Habits That Hurt Brain Health
We know that a poor diet and lack of exercise aren't good for your brain and body. But there are more subtle daily habits that can affect our cognition. Dr. Jessica Caldwell, the director of the Women's Alzheimer's Movement Prevention Center at the Cleveland Clinic, and the...
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Your Loved One Has Alzheimer's: 10 Tips on How to Cope
A diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease can be devastating. More than six million Americans are living with Alzheimer's and almost two-thirds of these are women. According to Alzheimer's Association data, one in three seniors with Alzheimer's or another dementia die from the...
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Having Someone Who'll Listen May Be Good for Your Aging Brain
Could the constancy of a sympathetic ear help guard your brain against the ravages of aging?Yes, claims new research that analyzed data on nearly 2,200 American adults and found those in their 40s and 50s who didn't have someone to listen to them had a mental ("cognitive")...
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Ketamine Appears Safe as Therapy for Tough-to-Treat Depression
The anesthesia drug ketamine and a related medicine called esketamine appear to be safe for tough-to-treat depression, researchers report. A number of studies have suggested that low doses of ketamine, which is also abused as a club drug under monikers that include "K" and...
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10 Proven Health Benefits of Garlic
Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician who is often referred to as the father of Western medicine, prescribed garlic for a variety of medical conditions. His famous quote, "Let food by thy medicine and medicine be thy food," is still sage advice today. Garlic has been long...
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Spot the Early Warning Signs of Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
Approximately 40% of adults will experience some form of transient memory loss after the age of 65. Simple forgetfulness like misplacing your keys can be a normal sign of aging. However, serious memory loss that impacts your daily life, such as dementia and Alzheimer's...
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ALS Drug Shows Early Promise Against Alzheimer's
Could a drug used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) help people with mild Alzheimer's disease? The results of a small new study suggest the strategy could work. Riluzole has been used for more than 20 years to slow the progression of ALS, commonly called Lou...
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New Research Links COVID-19 to Alzheimer's Disease
Scientists from around the world will meet at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference beginning next Monday in Denver to share their findings on how COVID-19 affects the brain. According to NPR, patients who have been infected with the virus often develop...
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Dementia Cases Will Nearly Triple Worldwide by 2050: Study
The global total of people living with dementia will rise nearly three-fold by 2050, researchers say. Cases are projected to increase from an estimated 57.4 million in 2019 to an estimated 152.8 million in 2050, driven mainly by population growth and aging. This "emphasizes...
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Modulated Light/Sound Therapy Slows Alzheimer's: Two New Studies
While efforts to develop Alzheimer's medications have so far borne little fruit, new research highlights the therapeutic promise of two non-drug tools: light and sound. According to a pair of small new studies, exposing Alzheimer's patients to an hour a day of carefully...
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Cleaning Up the Air Could Help Prevent Alzheimer's
Air pollution causes you to gasp and wheeze. Smog puts strain on your heart and inflames your lungs. Could dirty air also be costing you your brain health? A trio of new studies finds that air quality appears linked to a risk of thinking declines and dementia, and bad air...