A new tool from the federal government provides county- and state-level prevalence data for Alzheimer’s/dementia and 15 other chronic conditions.
Vision impairment in middle-aged women tied to later depression
Nov 03, 2021
The authors call for early identification and timely correction of vision problems among women at midlife to help maintain good mental health.
Stress, depression common among women with myocardial infarction
Oct 16, 2023
Stress levels were higher in women with MI and obstructive coronary artery disease versus MI with nonobstructive coronary arteries.
Long-term air pollution exposure tied to higher depression, anxiety risk
Feb 06, 2023
The findings were significant and similar for fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide and nitric oxide.
Mentalizing imagery therapy aids family caregivers
Mar 24, 2022
The findings show lower depression and anxiety and better well-being versus support group attendance.
Ketamine no better than placebo for depression
Oct 25, 2023
Intravenous ketamine delivered during surgical anesthesia has no greater effect than placebo in reducing severity of depression.
Stress, depression linked to MCI, Alzheimer’s disease
Oct 20, 2023
Chronic stress and depression are independent risk factors and have an additive effect when combined.
Mental healthcare for our workers is essential
By
Tom Grape
Oct 16, 2023
The emotional and economic value of providing mental healthcare access to workers and their families is tangible and measurable. It’s also the right thing to do.
Access to outdoor areas can help with resident depression
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 10, 2017
If you want to improve the symptoms of depression among residents, then improve their access to outdoor areas, according to the results of a recently published study.
Regular use of laxatives linked to risk for all-cause dementia
Feb 23, 2023
Risk for all-cause, vascular dementia was increased with number of regularly used laxative types