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As Daily Steps Rise, Depression Levels Fall
MONDAY, Dec. 16, 2024 – Can you literally step away from depression? A new global review of data found that "increasing the number of daily steps, even at modest levels, was associated with a...
Layperson-Delivered Empathetic Intervention Ups Glycemic Control
FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2024 – A telephone-based layperson-delivered empathetic engagement is beneficial for improving glycemic control in patients with diabetes with low income, according to a study...
Prenatal SSRI Exposure Linked to Functional Constipation in Offspring
FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2024 – Prenatal exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) is associated with an increased risk of functional constipation developing in offspring, according to a...
Blood Pressure Ups & Downs May Harm Seniors' Thinking
THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2024 – Keeping your blood pressure in check is important for more than just heart health – it can also keep your brain sharp as you age. A new study published Dec. 11 in the...
People With Epilepsy Have Higher Likelihood of Cognitive Impairment
THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2024 – Cognitive impairment, especially in learning and memory, is more likely among people with epilepsy, according to a study published online Nov. 19 in Epilepsia Open. Remy...
'Ableism' Prevents Many Americans From Getting Mental Health Care
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 2024 – Ableism, or prejudice against people with disabilities, is an established problem in general healthcare. Now, a small study shows those same issues persist in mental...
A Number of Older Adults Report Loneliness, Social Isolation
TUESDAY, Dec. 10, 2024 – More than one-third of U.S. older adults report loneliness and social isolation, according to a research letter published online Dec. 9 in the Journal of the American...
1 in 3 Older Americans Say They Feel Lonely, Poll Finds
MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2024 – If you are middle-aged or older, you may often feel lonely and isolated as you deal with the strains of daily life. Now, a new survey suggests you are far from alone: More...
Most U.S. Adults Want to Be Asked About Mental Health at Primary Care Visits
MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2024 – Seven in 10 U.S. adults would prefer to be asked about both their physical and mental health during medical appointments with primary care providers (PCPs), according to the...
Faster Psychotherapy Use Seen in Some Socioeconomically Advantaged Groups
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 – Faster increases in psychotherapy use are seen across several socioeconomically advantaged groups, according to a study published online Dec. 4 in JAMA Psychiatry. Mark...
As 'Teletherapy' Takes Hold, Nearly 12% of Young Adults Now Undergo Psychotherapy
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 – Access to psychotherapy has increased substantially among Americans, particularly young adults, a new study has found. About 12% of young adults received psychotherapy in...
Study Looks at Impact of Children's Exposure to Lead in the United States
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 – Children's exposure to lead in the United States has had a significant impact on mental illness symptomatology and disadvantageous personality differences, according to a...
Need Some 'Alone Time'? It's Vital to Mental Health for Many
TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2024 – The hectic holidays play havoc on people’s nerves, not the least because they aren’t able to have any time to themselves. Nearly half (46%) of Americans say they don’t get the...
Fitbit Data Produce Accurate Mood Symptomatology Predictions
TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2024 – Machine learning shows good performance in detecting mood symptomatology in patients with bipolar disorder (BD) using Fitbit data, according to a study published online Oct....
Pain + Depressive Symptoms Increase Risk for Cognitive Decline
MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2024 – The coexistence of moderate-to-intense pain and depressive symptoms is a risk factor for the decline of global cognition and memory, according to a study recently published in...
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