Pets can ease depression and loneliness after loss of a spouse, study finds
By
John O'Connor
Sep 10, 2019
The companionship of a pet after the loss of a spouse can help reduce feelings of depression and loneliness in older adults, Florida State University researchers have found.
Sleep disturbance common, tied to pain, depression in older adults
Sep 17, 2021
Sleep disturbance in older adults also is more common among those living with a partner and urinating at night.
Depression, anxiety do not increase overall risk for cancer
Aug 07, 2023
However, some increased risk seen for lung cancer and smoking-related cancers
Exposure to depressive symptoms linked to worse cognitive function
Jun 12, 2024
Prolonged exposure beginning in young adulthood linked to worse cognitive function over midlife, especially among Blacks
Greenspace exposure could improve cognitive function
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 02, 2022
A new study adds to increasing evidence that exposure to greenspace can help improve cognitive function.
Major depression up 60 percent in older adults 2010 to 2019
Sep 29, 2022
However, no corresponding increase was seen in mental health treatment.
High Mediterranean diet adherence tied to fewer anxiety, stress symptoms
May 24, 2024
No such association was seen for depression symptoms in older adults.
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.
Excess weight linked to more somatic complaints in oldest old men
Apr 03, 2023
Body mass index was associated with somatization but not with depression or anxiety.
Depression tied to higher risk of CVD events in both men and women
Mar 15, 2024
Although significant associations are seen for both, the associations are more pronounced in women.