Repetitive Head Impacts Linked to Later Life Depression, Worse Cognitive Function
New research has found that repetitive head impacts can lead to depression and reduced cognitive function ability later in life. In the most extensive study of...
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5 Things to Do Now to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
Alzheimer’s is one of the most pressing health conditions of our time. As many as five million Americans are living with the condition, and the risk...
Poor Sleep May Be an Early Sign of Parkinson’s
If you’re a little older and struggling with sleep, you’re not alone. As people get older, they sleep less. Older folks tend to wake up earlier...
Cardiovascular Disease Risk among Mental Illness Patients Is Reduced by Intervention
In patients with mental illness, researchers have found that intervention programs can reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease by nearly 13%. The new study by John...
Depression Symptoms Linked to an Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
A new study has found a link between depression and cardiovascular disease, which helps further the research surrounding the two ailments. The study, co-led by Simon...
COVID-19 Loneliness Linked to Elevated Insomnia Risk in Older Adults
Loneliness due to the COVID-19 quarantine has been shown to increase the risk of insomnia in older adults. According to the University of Arizona, the coronavirus...
New Study Suggests Thinking Could Play a Role in Dementia Risk
Are you a glass half full or glass half empty type of person? A new study suggests that how you answer could play a role in...
Negative Thinking Influences Risk of Dementia in Later Life: Study
Having persistent negative thoughts in middle age may raise the risk of dementia, leading to Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new UCL-led study. Published in Alzheimer’s...
Disrupted Nighty Sleep Is Associated with Hardened Arteries & Chronic Inflammation
Having a restless night’s sleep may not just leave you feeling groggy and tired—it may also be hardening your arteries and leading to inflammation. A new...
Has Working from Home Impacted Your Sleep?
COVID-19 has likely turned your world upside down in more ways than one. If it means you’re now working from home, that could have another unintended...