Individual variation in depressive symptoms tied to subsequent weight gain
Jan 17, 2024
The findings are strongest for individuals with overweight or obesity.
Overactive bladder not tied to sleep disturbance, fatigue or depression
Jan 02, 2024
Patients taking antidepressants, however, were found to have worse symptoms and medication adherence.
Modifiable risk factors tied to young-onset dementia
Dec 28, 2023
Some of the factors include social isolation, diabetes, heart disease, vitamin D deficiency, high C-reactive protein and low handgrip strength.
Psychological distress common for family surrogates of stroke patients
Dec 27, 2023
Psychological distress was commonly seen among family surrogates who made decisions about life-sustaining treatments.
Holidays are a great time for senior living providers to tackle isolation, build community
By
Amanda Tweten
Dec 21, 2023
Senior living providers have an opportunity to cultivate communities where residents are not just surrounded by their peers but are building meaningful relationships with one another, too.
Award-winning ‘Music With Movement’ program arms caregivers with tuneful tool to treat dementia
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 19, 2023
One recent music therapy program for seniors combines technologies, to help them combat depression and anxiety, researchers say.
Polygenic predisposition to short sleep linked to depression
Nov 29, 2023
No association was seen for the polygenic score for depression with overall sleep duration, short sleep or long sleep.
Light at night tied to higher risk for mental health disorders
Nov 28, 2023
Daytime or natural light may offer a protective effect, however.
Mobile apps effective for treating moderate and severe depression
Nov 21, 2023
The study also identifies design features that can enhance effectiveness.
Caregiving linked to lower mortality in postmenopausal eomen
Nov 10, 2023
The inverse association did not differ with caregiving frequency or when stratified by age, race-ethnicity or depressive symptoms.
