Depression

Hearing loss and cognitive impairment among older adults: findings from the China health and retirement longitudinal study | BMC Public Health

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National Bureau of Statistics of China. 2022 China statistical yearbook. China Statistics Press. 2022. http://www.stats.gov.cn/sj/ndsj/2022/indexeh.htm. Accessed 6 May 2023. Nichols E, Steinmetz JD, Vollset SE, Fukutaki K, Chalek J, Abd-Allah F, et al. Estimation of the global prevalence of dementia in 2019 and forecasted prevalence in 2050: an analysis for the Global Burden of Disease … Read more

Early menopause linked to worse cognitive function in later life

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A team of researchers from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine and Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science found that women who entered menopause before the age of 40 had worse cognitive outcomes than women who entered menopause after the age of 50. This finding may be useful for clinicians, when assessing their patient’s … Read more

Music therapy intervention improves mental health for heart failure and COPD patients

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A new study from University Hospitals Connor Whole Health found that it was feasible to conduct a hybrid music therapy intervention for patients with heart failure and patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Participants reported positive effects on their mental health, and the pilot uncovered solutions to improve future research with this population. The … Read more

Probiotics improve emotional state in healthy adults, study finds

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Daily mood reports reveal what traditional questionnaires miss — probiotics may lift negative emotions in healthy people, opening new avenues for preventive mental health strategies. Study: Probiotics reduce negative mood over time: the value of daily self-reports in detecting effects. Image Credit: Andrii Zastrozhnov / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal npj Mental Health … Read more

Miracle Cure or Dangerous Trend?

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A new social media trend is making headlines: Methylene blue is being touted as a cognitive booster and antiaging miracle. Influencers such as Ben Greenfield are promoting the use of this chemical to enhance brain performance, strengthen the immune system, and even prevent cancer without providing scientific evidence. Researchers have warned that methylene blue can … Read more

Hearing Loss Linked to Higher Heart Failure Risk

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Archyde Teh Silent Threat: How Hearing loss Could Signal Heart Failure Risk Table of Contents 1. Teh Silent Threat: How Hearing loss Could Signal Heart Failure Risk 2. A Growing Concern: The Link Between Your Ears and Your Heart 3. The Study: Unveiling the Connection 4. The psychological Toll: Social Isolation and Distress 5. Beyond … Read more

Do you love sugary drinks? Study reveals its shocking link with depression | Health

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Can your choice of drink lead to depression? Well, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, it was observed that sugary beverages with artificial sweeteners can lead to an increased risk of depression, especially among younger adults. However, coffee and fruit juices were associated with lesser risk of depression. Also … Read more

This habit can increase depression risk in teen girls, study finds | Health

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Excessive screen time can affect one’s sleep, thereby increasing risk of depressive symptoms – especially among teenage girls, according to a new study. Screen time can disrupt multiple aspects of the human sleep-wake cycle.(Pexels) Studies have consistently linked use of screens and devices with a poorer quality of sleep and a higher chance of mental … Read more

Esketamine Combo Bests SSRIs for TRD in Head-to-Head Trial

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Esketamine combined with a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) was linked to significantly lower rates of several adverse outcomes than esketamine plus a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), new research showed. Prior research has suggested that esketamine combined with either antidepressant is effective for TRD. But whether an add-on SNRI would yield … Read more