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Mental HealthAntibody Trips Up Alzheimer’s a Bit
Alzheimers treatment trial found immunoglobulin to slightly alter plaque growth
Mental HealthDrop in Dementia
Dementia rates decreased in the UK over a twenty year period
Mental HealthPracticing Moderation to Stay Sharp
Heavy drinking smokers mentally aged faster than moderate drinking nonsmokers
Mental HealthTeaching Teens to Keep Their Cool
Impulsiveness in teens reduced with guidance from community program
Mental HealthWhat's Keeping COPD Patients Down?
Depression risk in COPD higher in female patients and patients with higher levels of dyspnea
Mental HealthHyperactive Now, Obese Later?
Childhood ADHD increased obesity risk among men in long term study
Mental HealthCan Painkillers Keep Men Down?
Erectile dysfunction more likely in men with long term opioid usage and other factors
Mental HealthGet Moving for the Fun of It
Depression symptoms in African Americans reduced if they are physically active
Mental HealthToo Many Pregnant Teens Using
Pregnant teens in substance abuse treatment may need extra support to stay clean
Mental HealthTrouble Coping With Parental Addiction
Depression rates higher in adults raised by parents with a substance addiction
Mental HealthLooking for the Silver Lining Works
Anxiety symptoms lessen in adults who use emotional strategy of looking on bright side
Mental HealthSurprise! You're Expecting a Baby
Postpartum depression risk higher among mothers with unintended pregnancies
Mental HealthTeens Always Nodding Off May Need Help
Long lasting fatigue in teens may indicate depression or anxiety disorders
Mental HealthPositivity Yields Workplace Success
Positive attitudes and emotions in the workplace helped employees get ahead
Mental HealthNo More Over-Screening for Depression
Depression screenings in primary care settings may harm unless symptoms are present
Mental HealthDoctors to Screen for Alcohol Misuse
Alcohol misuse screenings in primary care settings recommended for adults but not teens
Mental HealthNeeding a Little Help from Their Friends
Memory loss or confusion relatively common among older adults living on their own
Mental HealthStill Sharp After Anesthesia
Dementia not linked to general anesthesia in recent study
Mental HealthHard Lives Take a Toll on Kids' Bodies
Childhood hardships like abuse or neglect linked to poor health
Mental HealthDepression and a Declining Mind
Depression increased the risk for developing dementia in several studies
Mental HealthAfter Violence Comes Depression
Depression found in people that had experienced intimate partner violence
Mental HealthDepression Diagnosis Difficulty
Depression was overdiagnosed and overtreated in primary care settings
Mental HealthProstates Seem to Need 'Sound-Sleep'
Prostate cancer risks may be increased in men who report sleep problems
Mental HealthFlame Retardant Chemicals Raise Concerns
Cognitive and behavioral deficits in children linked to flame retardants chemicals