A review of 18 studies found that traumatic brain injury (TBI) may elevate an individual’s risk for stroke over the following five years by up to 86%. International Journal of Stroke, April 2021 … [Read more...]
Mental Attitude
Chronic Sinusitis May Affect the Brain
An analysis of brain scans and mental health assessments of over 1,200 adults revealed that people with moderate-to-severe sinus inflammation exhibited altered activity in the frontoparietal network in the brain, which is important for … [Read more...]
Anxiety Worsens Post-Heart Attack Prognosis
Pooling data from 16 published studies, researchers report that post-heart attack anxiety can increase the risk for short-term complications by 23% and major adverse cardiac events by 54%. Clinical Cardiology, May 2021 … [Read more...]
How Divorce Can Harm Kids
Interviews conducted with over 550 kids, ages 9 to 18, revealed that exposure to conflict predicted a child’s fear that one or both parents would abandon them. Furthermore, children who reported higher fear of being abandoned were more likely to … [Read more...]
Touchscreens May Contribute to Distraction in Toddlers
Assessments of 40 children conducted at 1.5 years and 3.5 years of age revealed that those who spent the most time using touchscreens each day were less likely to resist distraction than kids who used electronic devices less often. JAMA Pediatrics, … [Read more...]
Regular Cannabis Use Linked to Declining IQ
A review of long-term data concerning over 6,000 individuals revealed that frequent cannabis use from adolescence onward is associated with a drop in IQ of approximately two points by around age 40. Senior author Dr. Mary Cannon adds, “Previous … [Read more...]
Many Adults Struggle with Mental Health Problems in Midlife
An analysis of data concerning over 28,000 adults revealed that midlife was the period of time in which 1 in 5 experienced their highest levels of psychological distress, such as depression and anxiety. Study co-author Dr. George Ploubidis explains, … [Read more...]
Nearly 1 in 3 Teens May Have Internet Addiction
Questionnaires completed by over 27,000 teenagers revealed that 29% exhibit behaviors and symptoms suggesting addiction to the Internet. These individuals were also more likely to engage in other unhealthy lifestyle behaviors such as inadequate fruit … [Read more...]
Paternal Involvement and Later Behavioral and Emotional Issues
A review of data concerning nearly 5,000 older teens in the United States revealed that those whose fathers were more involved in their lives from ages 5 to 15 were less likely to have emotional and behavioral problems in late adolescence. Social … [Read more...]
Many Teens Who Suffer a Concussion Return to Driving Too Soon
Interviews with 322 adolescent drivers who had sustained a concussion revealed that roughly a third made no changes to their driving behavior and 1 in 5 returned to driving within two weeks. The findings suggest that roughly half of the teen drivers … [Read more...]
Mom’s Thyroid May Influence ADHD in Kids
An analysis of data concerning nearly 330,000 mother-child pairs revealed an association between low thyroid hormone levels during the first trimester of pregnancy and up to a 28% greater risk for a diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity … [Read more...]
Teachers May Be Key to Adult Mental Health
An analysis of data on nearly 20,000 young adults revealed that those who characterized their relationships with teachers during adolescence as “supportive” were less likely to have mental health challenges than their peers who experienced a … [Read more...]
Money Worries Increase Risk of Suicide Among Those with ADHD
According to a new study, adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to develop financial difficulties, which places them at an elevated risk for suicide. Study co-author Dr. Theodore Beauchine notes, “The impulsivity … [Read more...]
Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Has Mental Impact on Children
Using data from the Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development Study, researchers estimate that in utero exposure to cannabis is associated with an elevated childhood risk for depression, anxiety, impulsivity, social problems, and lower cognitive … [Read more...]