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Schizophrenia, although a type of mental illness, can influence or can be influenced by dementia, urinary tract infections, hypothyroidism, sleep deprivation, and yeast infection. We have compiled our top articles regarding schizophrenia and the related topics in order for you to have a better understanding of this condition. Schizophrenia patients show a higher dementia risk ...click here to read more

Silent stroke and Parkinson’s disease may be linked, according to research findings. A silent stroke does not present any outward symptoms indicating that it has taken place. It occurs when the blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked for a short amount of time. In most cases, patients won’t even know that they have suffered ...click here to read more

Urinary incontinence is often related to female health issues, but males can suffer from a leaky bladder, too. For this reason, there are male incontinence products to help men improve their daily lives without the worry of leaks. Uncontrollable urination or urinary incontinence occurs in 11 to 34 percent of older men, but it is ...click here to read more

A hypertensive crisis is a quick and severe risk in blood pressure that can lead to a stroke. Extremely high blood pressure refers to readings of 180/120 mm Hg and higher and it can cause damage to the blood vessels. When blood pressure is this high, the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently. For ...click here to read more

Schizophrenia is associated with reduced sleep spindle and sleep abnormality. Senior author of the study Robert Stickgold explained, “One of the most exciting advances in sleep research over the last decade has been the growing understanding of sleep’s causal relationship to psychiatric disorders. Here, we reviewed the evidence that reduced sleep spindle activity predates the ...click here to read more

A gene has been identified that may have be responsible for hot flashes typically experienced during menopause. The identified gene may help explain why some women experience hot flashes – because they are genetically predisposed to. The researchers uncovered gene variants that affect a brain receptor controlling the release of estrogen – and increase the ...click here to read more

Age-related macular degeneration risk may be reduced with the Mediterranean diet and caffeine. The latest findings found that age-related macular degeneration (AMD) risk was lower among those who ate a Mediterranean diet, especially eating lots of fruits. This is the first study to show the protective effects of caffeine against AMD. Numerous studies have revealed ...click here to read more

It is quite common to experience delusions in schizophrenia which are known as ‘positive symptoms’. The term ‘positive symptoms’ is used to describe something that is believed to be real to the patient but is actually false to everyone else. Delusions are false beliefs that patients actually hold. For example, in paranoid schizophrenia, a common ...click here to read more

Disorganized schizophrenia, also known as hebephrenia, is a subtype of schizophrenia. It is believed to be an extreme case of disorganization syndrome, which is one of the three features of schizophrenia, the other two being delusions/hallucinations and psychomotor poverty, referring to poor speech, lack of spontaneous movement, and blunting emotion. Disorganized schizophrenia is described as ...click here to read more

Stroke risk may be lowered by drinking coffee and green tea, and following a healthy diet and lifestyle. Lead author of the study Yoshihiro Kokubo said, “This is the first large-scale study to examine the combined effects of both green tea and coffee on stroke risks. You may make a small but positive lifestyle change ...click here to read more

Paranoid schizophrenia is a type of schizophrenia in which the patient experiences delusions that somebody may be plotting against them or their family or friends. This is the most common form of schizophrenia. These patients may also experience auditory hallucinations, meaning they hear things that are not real. Patients may spend majority of their time ...click here to read more

Schizoaffective disorder is a type of schizophrenia that involves not only schizophrenic symptoms but also mood disorder symptoms. Although there is no cure for schizoaffective disorder, treatment options help patients live a comfortable life. Without proper treatment, patients may live in isolation or rely heavily on friends and family. The exact cause of schizoaffective disorder ...click here to read more

High cholesterol may lead to osteoarthritis by causing cartilage cells to die. Researcher Indira Prasadam said, “Our team has already begun working alongside dietitians to try to educate the public about healthy eating and how to keep cholesterol levels at a manageable level that won’t damage joints, in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons based at Prince ...click here to read more

Some behavioral science experts now believe that heart disease patients should be examined closely for signs of anxiety and depression, as new evidence suggests it can be linked to a higher risk of stroke and death in this group of people. New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association shows that people ...click here to read more