1+ hour, 16+ min ago  (948+ words) According to the World Health Organization, almost 6% of all adults worldwide are affected by depression. The condition is around 1.5 times more common in women than in men. Treatments for depression include therapy, antidepressant medications, and lifestyle changes. Although effective for…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (1102+ words) In 2021, about 57 million people globally were living with dementia " an umbrella term for neurological conditions that impact a person's cognitive skills and memory, such as Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. While researchers are still unclear what exactly causes dementia, they…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (945+ words) There is no single cause of eating disorders. However, research suggests that social media may sometimes be a contributing factor, as some content on social media platforms can promote thinness and reinforce body image concerns. Although individuals can use social…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (701+ words) Late-life mood disorders (LLMDs) are mental health issues, such as depression and bipolar disorder, that first occur or recur at an older age. In addition to having an impact on a person's quality of life, past research shows that people…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1009+ words) The majority of adults in the United States " more than 70% " are either overweight or have obesity, according to current guidelines. There are many ways people can attempt to lose weight, such as making changes to their diet or using medications....

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (737+ words) Many studies have found a strong association between PTSD and fibromyalgia. People with PTSD are significantly more likely to develop fibromyalgia or other chronic pain syndromes. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and fibromyalgia are two distinct conditions, but they may share…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1090+ words) This article explores the symptoms of each condition, how trauma can contribute to the development of OCD, how often the two conditions occur together, and the best approaches for treatment. PTSD ... Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1117+ words) A study in mouse models of depression found a link between a high-salt diet and this condition. The findings also suggested that this was because the high salt content affected the production of the cytokine IL-17A. The World Health Organization (WHO)…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (928+ words) Adults with ADHD show changes such as higher iron accumulation in the brain " similar to early-stage dementia " which could explain the link between both conditions, a new study suggests. Research suggests that adults with ADHD have a higher risk of…...

10+ mon, 4+ week ago  (789+ words) Negative symptoms can appear as a reduction or absence of typical behaviors in people living with schizophrenia. This may take the form of a lack of motivation, communication, interest ... Schizophrenia can cause both positive and negative symptoms. Positive symptoms refer…...