Talk therapy may be better for long-term care residents with depression but verdict still out, study...
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Kristen Fischer
Mar 22, 2024
Psychotherapy, or “talk therapy,” may be better at treating depression compared to other methods in older adults residing in long-term care communities. Talk therapy also may do more good than other...
Study: Obesity, depression link clear, but more pronounced in women
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Kristen Fischer
Mar 13, 2024
People who were obese, had more severe depression and lower mental well-being. RElationships between weight and depression were more significant in people who were female, younger and have diabetes, according...
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...
Poor vision linked to anxiety, depression, social isolation
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Kristen Fischer
Feb 23, 2024
Older adults with vision impairments may be more likely to experience depression, anxiety and social isolation — issues that they may already face due to advanced age — a new study finds.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Feb. 21
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Kristen Fischer
Feb 21, 2024
COVID-19 vaccines, treatments still lack for older adults, analysis finds … Respiratory virus season may be over, CDC says … Phase 2 trial of CNM-Au8 for Parkinson’s promising … Depression risk...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Feb. 15
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Kristen Fischer
Feb 15, 2024
Asthma inhaler in high demand after GSK stops US production … Walking, jogging, yoga, strength training best for depression … Antibiotic combo works against drug-resistant infection … Doctor: Time...
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Feb. 14
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Kristen Fischer
Feb 14, 2024
Paxlovid didn’t prevent death in study on older adults with COVID-19 … People with COPD are 8 times more likely to use antibiotics … Remote monitoring tech in care homes lowers hospital admissions...
Phone therapy can combat loneliness, depression, largest trial of its kind finds
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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.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Feb. 6
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Kristen Fischer
Feb 06, 2024
ChatCPT has potential to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease … C. diff antibiotic lowered recurrence … Combo therapy reduces blood pressure in ibrutinib patients … FDA eyes improving accuracy of pulse...
Mild COVID-19 can bring on insomnia, especially in those with anxiety or depression
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Kristen Fischer
Feb 05, 2024
Insomnia following a COVID-19 hospitalization already was well known among the medical community, but a new study finds that mild COVID-19 infections also are linked to the sleeping problem — especially...