A review of the health records of 13,323 individuals revealed that a history of both repetitive head impacts and traumatic brain injury is associated with an elevated risk for late-life depression. Neurology, June 2020 … [Read more...]
Mental Attitude
Diabetes, Sleep Disorders, and Dementia
Using data from the Korean Health Screening Cohort, researchers report that type 2 diabetics with a sleep disorder have a 46% higher risk for dementia than those without a sleep disorder. Journal of Diabetes, July 2020 … [Read more...]
Creative Art, Storytelling, and Mild Cognitive Impairment
A review of findings from 64 published studies found that participating in creative art or storytelling programs can improve brain function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Ageing Research Reviews, June 2020 … [Read more...]
Mindfulness Improves Mood of MS Patients
Mindfulness is described as the ability to be fully present, aware of where you are, and calm about what’s going on around you. In a recent study involving 61 multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, researchers observed that those who received mindfulness … [Read more...]
Noise, Air Pollution, and Alzheimer’s
New research suggests that frequent exposure to elevated noise and carbon monoxide levels may lead to increased oxidative stress in the body, which may raise the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Medical Gas Research, June 2020 … [Read more...]
Mental Health Issues After Delivery Reduce Odds of More Children
An analysis of data on over 410,000 women who gave birth to their first child showed that those who developed conditions such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia within six months postpartum were about 18% less likely to have additional … [Read more...]
Diabetics Have Elevated Anxiety Risk
According to a new study that looked at nationwide data from Taiwan’s national healthcare system, individuals with type 2 diabetes may be up to two times more likely to report anxiety disorder within a ten-year timeframe. Brazilian Journal of … [Read more...]
Bilingualism and the Brain
Past research suggests that speaking a second language may preserve cognitive function later in life. In a new study, researchers looked at MRI brain images of bilingual and monolingual seniors and observed that the brain scans of bilingual … [Read more...]
Pets Are Truly Lifesavers for Seniors
Questionnaires completed by 35 senior pet owners revealed that a third had considered suicide but cited caring for their pet as a reason to live. The findings suggest that pet ownership for seniors may possibly prevent some suicides. Dr. Gary … [Read more...]
TBI May Increase Stroke Risk Later in Life
A review of data concerning 132 individuals treated for traumatic brain injury (TBI) between 2006 and 2010 revealed that those with more severe concussions were significantly more likely to suffer an ischemic stroke in the following decade. Journal … [Read more...]
Healthy Heart When Young Leads to Healthier Brain Later
The results of a long-term study regarding participants whom researchers monitored from age 24 through age 54 found that those with a healthier heart at the start of the study performed better on memory and cognitive assessments three decades later. … [Read more...]
Sleep Helps Teens Adjust to High School
In this study, researchers observed that ninth-graders who slept eight or more hours per night were better able to adjust to the academic and social rigors of high school than freshmen with poor sleep habits. Michigan State University, February 2020 … [Read more...]
Do Smartphones Exacerbate Headaches?
A survey of 400 chronic headache sufferers revealed that excessive smartphone use is associated with more frequent and more intense headaches. The findings suggest that cutting back on smartphone use would benefit headache sufferers. Neurology … [Read more...]
Strong Support Network Is Key to Cancer Recovery for Women
Among a group of 1,400 postmenopausal women with either colon or rectal cancer, researchers observed that having a strong social support network is associated with up to a 58% reduced risk of death from colorectal cancer. Cancer, January 2020 … [Read more...]