Mental Health
Vision and Hearing Impairment May Contribute to Depression in Seniors
It is commonly known that hearing and vision impairment are much more pronounced in the elderly population. With the gradual onset of hearing and vision loss, certain tasks become more difficult for seniors. In addition to the direct difficulties, such as having trouble reading smaller type or understanding conversations, hearing and vision loss is... »
Donepezil Shows Promise for Severe Alzheimer’s
In a study released last week published in the Journal of the American Academy of Neurology, the drug donepezil has improved the cognitive functioning and memory of individuals with severe Alzheimer's disease. The study, funded by Eisai Inc. and Pfizer, makers of the drug, took place over six months and studied 343 individuals.Half of the... »
Angry Men at Higher Risk for Heart Disease, Diabetes
It's not healthy to be hostile, according to a recent study from Duke University. Steven Boyle, Ph.D., a researcher at Duke University Medical Center, says men who regularly exhibit strong feelings of anger or depression may face increased risk of coronary heart disease. The study was conducted on 313 men who were given a standard psychological... »
Study Claiming Cannabis – Schizophrenia Link Fuels Debate
A controversy has been sparked by a Swiss study, which claims that a link has been established between smoking canabis and developing schizophrenia. The study concludes that there was an increase in occurrences of schizophrenia during the 90s, which is considered to be a liberal period, and corresponds to higher canabis usage. The critics,... »
Lithium Evaluated for Treating Bipolar Disorder in Children
University of Illinois at Chicago is performing a national study to assess the benefits of lithium in treating children and adolescents with bipolar disorders. Lithium is already proven to be effective in the treatment of adults suffering from bipolar disorders. This study will help in determining if Lithium has the same beneficial effect on... »