Mental health impact of COVID-19 pandemic examined
Oct 18, 2022
In the first two months of the pandemic, depression and anxiety worsened on average; a linear link was seen between worsening symptoms and increasing case numbers.
Weight loss tied to earlier death in older women
Jan 11, 2022
However, grip strength and physical functioning were tied to lower risk for death, regardless of weight.
Social media use tied to self-reported depression symptoms
Dec 07, 2021
An increase in depressive symptoms was reported following the use of Snapchat, Facebook and TikTok among U.S. adults who were free of depression at baseline.
Pet ownership may slow cognitive decline in older adults living alone
Dec 26, 2023
The findings were seen for verbal cognition, including verbal memory and verbal fluency.
Prescribed medical cannabis use tied to better health-related quality of life
Sep 14, 2023
The findings were seen in real-world patients with a range of chronic health conditions.
Residence in disadvantaged neighborhoods increases dementia risk
Jul 20, 2023
Older veterans living in more disadvantaged neighborhoods have an increased risk for dementia in an adjusted analyses.
Tau PET performs well in predicting dementia in individuals with MCI
Jun 12, 2024
Tau positron emission tomography predicts all-cause dementia and Alzheimer disease dementia
AAN: Dementia more common with essential tremor than in the general population
Mar 08, 2024
Dementia rates, however, were lower than a comparison cohort of people with Parkinson’s disease.
Rehabilitation interventions aid post-COVID-19 condition
Sep 20, 2023
A review and meta-analysis show improvements in functional exercise capacity versus standard of care.
Readmission rates after major surgery high for older adults
Mar 19, 2024
Readmission rates were highest for those with frailty and probable dementia.