According to a new study that looked at data from the 2011/2012 National Survey of Children's Health, boys and girls with a musculoskeletal condition have an elevated risk for anxiety, depression, and behavioral/conduct problems. Rehabilitation … [Read more...]
Mental Attitude
Sleep Duration May Affect Stroke Risk in Men
After reviewing data concerning approximately 17,000 American adults, researchers report that men who sleep nine or more hours per night have a 70% greater risk for stroke than average sleepers. Neurology, October 2018 … [Read more...]
Asthma May Increase Postpartum Depression Risk
A review of data concerning over 200,000 new mothers found that those with asthma were 58% more likely to develop postpartum depression within one year of the birth of their child. The researchers conclude, “A close monitoring of signs of depression … [Read more...]
COPD and Depression…
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease that makes breathing difficult, and it is a leading cause of death in the United States. Among a group of 556 COPD patients, researchers found that more than half (57.2%) suffered … [Read more...]
Post-Concussion, Ease Back into Normal Activities…
New United States government guidelines recommend that after sustaining a concussion, children should refrain from physical and mental activities for the first three days, including school and sports, and then gradually resume their normal routine. … [Read more...]
Air Pollution Linked to Dementia
Among a group of 130,978 United Kingdom residents, researchers found that those living in areas with higher levels of air pollution had up to a 40% increased risk for developing dementia over the following decade. BMJ Open, September 2018 … [Read more...]
Depression and Anxiety Are Common in Adults with Autism
Using data from 35 studies published between 2000 and 2017, researchers estimate that nearly one in four (23.7%) adults with autism spectrum disorder currently have depression while 27% suffer from an anxiety disorder. Psychological Medicine, … [Read more...]
Stressed Workers May Not Benefit from Vacations
A survey of more than 1,500 working Americans found that many people are unable to relax and enjoy their time away from the office. More specifically, when participants returned to work after time off, 68% said they were in a better mood; 66% were … [Read more...]
Heart Failure Patients at Greater Risk for Dementia
After monitoring the health status of about 12,000 older adults for fifteen years, researchers found that those with a history of heart failure had up to a 60% increased risk for developing dementia by the conclusion of the study. Journal of General … [Read more...]
Siblings Can Ease Pain of Family Conflict
In this study, researchers interviewed children from 236 families and found that teens who had good relationships with their siblings experienced less distress when answering questions about observed parental disagreements. Study co-author Dr. … [Read more...]
Bright Future May Help Teens Avoid Violence
If teens are offered the possibility of a good future, they may become more peaceful. A survey of 866 male teens in poorer neighborhoods showed that those who had a positive outlook were less likely to say that they’d threatened somebody else or … [Read more...]
Why Do We Get Tongue Tied?
Do you have problems getting out the right words from time to time? An analysis of thousands of voice recordings from around the world revealed that there is a tendency to slow-down before saying nouns. In other words, you’re more likely to pause a … [Read more...]
Diabetes and Parkinson’s Risk
Following a review of patient data concerning over eight million individuals, researchers report that type 2 diabetics have a 32% increased risk for developing Parkinson’s disease. The researchers note their “findings may reflect shared genetic … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Diet May Protect the Brain!
The Mediterranean diet focuses on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, healthy fats (such as olive oil), and lean sources of protein such as fish and poultry. In addition to improved heart health, studies show that the Mediterranean diet … [Read more...]