Depression’s severity determines risk of heart disease, stroke
The more severe a resident’s depression, the greater the odds they will experience heart disease and stroke, new research has found.
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Loss of food enjoyment can isolate cancer patients … No hospital disinfectants can kill off C. difficile bacterium … Study helps explain why exercise guards against heart disease … ‘First-of-its-kind’ Medicaid project to increase access to behavioral health treatments
Address signs of depression at end of life, say researchers
Many individuals experience depression in their last months alive. Researchers are calling for attention to the problem – and non-pharmacologic care.
Encouraged seniors more likely to seek mental health assistance
More than 40% of seniors with chronic disease are unlikely to seek mental health support, but a first visit reduces such reluctance, say researchers.
Behavioral health challenges pose higher hospitalization risk than dementia, study finds
Nursing facility residents with behavioral health disorders are more likely to be hospitalized than residents with dementia, say researchers.
Common disorders linked to accelerated brain aging
Common brain disorders appear to be associated with accelerated brain aging, according to a new Finnish study.
Cardiac rehab should start with depression screening, researcher says
With nearly 20% of cardiac rehabilitation patients being depressed and anxious, outcomes may hinge on how clinicians handle mental health care.
Omega-3 supplements found to complement depression treatment
Omega-3 supplements may reduce symptoms of major depression when used with antidepressants, according to Australian researchers.
Antidepressant use soars among seniors while depression numbers remain stable
Mirroring a U.S. trend, antidepressant use is soaring among older Britons. But depression diagnoses remain stable.
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