FDA holds off on approval for Alzheimer’s drug donanemab … Ageism has overshadowed mental health, experts say … Drug trio best for pain control after hip surgery … Probiotics linked to better cognitive...
Clinical briefs for Friday, March 8
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 08, 2024
People with essential tremor more likely to get dementia … Test better targets pneumonia treatments … Type 2 diabetes education lacks in patients with disease … Shortages of tetanus-diphtheria shot...
Depression coaching program eases symptoms for older adults
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Kristen Fischer
Feb 26, 2024
A program called “Do More, Feel Better” is helping older adults battle depression — but not the traditional way with counseling from a therapist. Instead of using mental health specialists, coaches...
Phone therapy can combat loneliness, depression, largest trial of its kind finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 07, 2024
Receiving mental health support over the phone could be a lifesaver for older adults who are grappling with depression and loneliness, according to a new study.
Oral health indirectly linked to psychological well-being in older adults
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Kristen Fischer
Jan 31, 2024
Oral health has effects on the mental well-being of older adults, but not directly, according to a new report.
Almost 30% of people had mental health problems after loved ones survived stroke, report finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 20, 2023
Caregivers of people who experience a severe stroke experience high levels of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress in the first year after the patient leaves the hospital, a new study finds.
Family caregiving doesn’t always mean poor mental health, study finds
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Kristen Fischer
Dec 15, 2023
Caregiving may be stressful for some people, but it can have mental health benefits for others, according to a new study. The author said people should not automatically categorize caregiving as a chronic...
Study: Mid-life loneliness serves as risk factor for death later
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Kristen Fischer
Dec 14, 2023
Loneliness in mid-to-later life is a risk factor for death later in life, a new study finds. Authors of the research wrote that loneliness may be a target for programs to improve life expectancy.
Study probes well-being in older adults — and how it differs globally
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Kristen Fischer
Dec 05, 2023
A new study examined well-being among older adults. Researchers found that mean well-being does not vary over time, but well-being inequality rises in all countries except those considered high-income...
Report: Nearly 26% of older transgender people have mulled suicide, but risk falls with age
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Kristen Fischer
Nov 21, 2023
New research is sounding the alarm about the risk for suicide in older adults who identify as transgender. Namely, people ages 50 and up in the United States have a high risk for suicidal ideation due...