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Your Mental Health During the Pandemic
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Loneliness Not Rising Among Americans Under Lockdown, New Study Finds.
Participants actually perceived greater support from others during this time.
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Sluggish Coworker? Maybe They 'Pigged Out' Last Night
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 12, 2021
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MONDAY, April 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Midnight snacks might feel satisfying in the moment -- but they can also knock people off their game at work the next day, a new study suggests.
The study, which followed nearly 100 employees, found a connecti...
Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis Can Take Big Toll on Women's Mental Health
- Robert Preidt
- April 12, 2021
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Ovarian cancer is a tough diagnosis to cope with, and now a new study finds these patients face a much higher risk of depression and other mental health issues.
And the emotional anguish exacted a significant toll: The researchers also found it was associated with an inc...
Stressed, Exhausted: Frontline Workers Faced Big Mental Strain in Pandemic
- Robert Preidt
- April 9, 2021
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Doctors, nurses and other frontline health workers in U.S. emergency departments have struggled with significant mental health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new poll reveals.
"As the nation moves into what many believe is a fourth wave of COVID, this study i...
Nearly Half of U.S. Veterans Cited 'Personal Growth' During Pandemic: Survey
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- April 9, 2021
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FRIDAY, April 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Could there actually be a mental health upside to the ongoing pandemic?
In a word, yes. At least that's the finding of a new survey, in which roughly four in 10 U.S. military veterans said that the experience ...
College Can Really Ramp Up Stress for People With ADHD
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- April 8, 2021
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College is far more stressful for undergrads with ADHD than for their classmates, but it doesn't have to defeat them.
New research finds that resilience seems to be an important buffer.
"The results offer hope to students because each of the resilience factors can ...
Jail Dims Hopes for Recovery for Young People With Mental Illness
- Robert Preidt
- April 7, 2021
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Being jailed puts teens with untreated psychiatric disorders at increased risk for long-term mental health struggles, researchers say.
"These are not necessarily bad kids, but they have many strikes against them," said study lead author Linda Teplin. "Physical abuse, sex...
1 in 3 COVID Survivors Struggle With Mental Health Issues Months Later
- Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters
- April 7, 2021
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Doctors are seeing such cases around the world: About a third of COVID-19 patients go on to develop "long-haul" neurological or psychiatric conditions months after being infected, new research shows.
The findings suggest a link between COVID-19 and a higher risk for late...
More Biodiversity, Better Mental Health?
- Robert Preidt
- April 7, 2021
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It probably won't show up on any real estate listing, but making your home in a place with many different kinds of birds and plants may be good for you.
That's the upshot of a German study that showed people who live in areas with greater biodiversity have better mental ...
Regret That One-Night Stand? It Probably Won't Stop Another, Study Shows
- Cara Murez
- April 7, 2021
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You might think regret has an upside — to help you avoid repeating a mistake — but new research shows it's just not so, especially when it comes to casual sex.
Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology asked volunteers to fill out a question...
Why Are ER Wait Times Getting Longer for Kids in Mental Health Crisis?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 6, 2021
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U.S. children commonly wait hours in the emergency room for help with a mental health crisis -- a problem that has worsened over time, a new study finds.
Researchers found that between 2005 and 2015, prolonged ER stays became ever more common for children and teenagers i...
Strain of COVID Care Has Many Health Professionals Looking for an Exit
- Cara Murez
- April 6, 2021
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After the pandemic, the next great health care challenge in the United States could be retaining highly trained doctors, nurses and scientists, a new study warns.
Up to one in five employees at an academic medical institution are considering leaving their professions ...
Is Empathy Born in Mom's First Hugs?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 5, 2021
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Show your baby your love, and you'll get a kinder, gentler adult child as your reward, a new study suggests.
More than 20 years ago, researchers in Israel began studying the impact on newborns of time spent in physical contact with their mothers.
The investigators...
6 Steps to Reduce Caregiver Stress
- April 4, 2021
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Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease can be mentally and physically exhausting, so you should take steps to manage and reduce stress, according to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.
"Finding ways to manage and reduce stress is of paramount importance for e...
Bored & Stressed, Smokers Smoked More During Pandemic
- Robert Preidt
- April 1, 2021
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Pandemic-related stress has prompted many smokers to light up more often, new research shows, while others smoked more because they could.
"Working at home allows me to smoke at will rather than being in a smoke-free environment for 8 hours per day," one study participan...
Even Before Lockdowns, Young Americans Were Having Less Casual Sex
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 30, 2021
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Despite being the dating-app generation, young adults are largely saying no to casual sex, and less drinking and more video games are two reasons why, a new study suggests.
Surveys in recent years have been finding that compared with past generations, today's young adult...
Loneliness in Mid-Life Linked to Higher Odds for Alzheimer's
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 29, 2021
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Middle-aged folks who feel persistently lonely appear to have a nearly doubled risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.
If you take steps to counter your loneliness, however, you might actually reduce your dementia risk, the researchers fo...
1 in 5 Colorado Teens Has Easy Access to a Gun: Study
- Cara Murez
- March 29, 2021
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About 1 in 5 Colorado high school students has access to guns, according to new study from the Colorado School of Public Health.
The research -- published March 29 in the Journal of Pediatrics -- is being released after recent mass shootings in Atlanta and in Bo...
OCD May Be More Common in New Moms Than Thought
- Robert Preidt
- March 26, 2021
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is more common among new mothers than previously thought, and it's often driven by worries about things that may happen to their newborns, a new study finds.
Many new moms may keep the issue hidden, the Canadian researchers said.
Gen X, Millennials in Worse Health Than Prior Generations at Same Age
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 25, 2021
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Medicine may have advanced by leaps and bounds over the last century, but Generation X and millennials are in worse health than their parents and grandparents were at their age.
That's the conclusion of a new study that looked at markers of physical and mental health acr...
'Non-Drug' Approaches Can Fight Depression in People With Dementia
- Robert Preidt
- March 25, 2021
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Exercise, mental stimulation and massage are among the drug-free therapies that are as good or better than medication in treating depression in dementia patients, researchers say.
They reviewed 256 studies that included a total of more than 28,000 people with dementia wi...
'Game of Thrones' Study Reveals the Power of Fiction on the Mind
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 24, 2021
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It's not unusual for a fictional character to ring such a chord that their story shapes your life.
Think of educators inspired by Robin Williams' character in "Dead Poets Society," lawyers drawn to the profession by Perry Mason or Atticus Finch, or health professionals m...
Furry Friends: 1 in 10 Older U.S. Adults Has Adopted a 'Pandemic Pet'
- Cara Murez
- March 24, 2021
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It was bound to happen: As the pandemic wore on, many older Americans couldn't resist the urge to bring home a furry friend.
According to a new poll from the University of Michigan, about 10% of all U.S. adults between the ages of 50 and 80 adopted a new pet between Marc...
Lockdowns Are Putting People With Eating Disorders in Crisis
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 19, 2021
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At Eating Recovery Center, which offers treatment and services for people who have eating disorders, intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs were switched to virtual when the pandemic began.
But that didn't sit well with people who were working on their...
Switch to Vaping Helps Smokers With Schizophrenia Quit
- Robert Preidt
- March 16, 2021
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Vaping high-strength nicotine can help adults with schizophrenia stop smoking traditional cigarettes, according to a new study.
Between 60% and 90% of people with schizophrenia smoke, compared to 15% to 24% of the general population, the researchers noted in the report p...
Half of COVID Survivors Struggle With Depression: Study
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- March 16, 2021
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To the lingering damage of COVID-19 infection, add this side effect: New research shows that more than half of those sickened by COVID-19 report depression.
Among more than 3,900 people who had COVID-19 surveyed between May 2020 and January 2021, 52% suffered symptoms of...
Smoking Makes a Comeback in the Pandemic
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 16, 2021
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Katie Rodgers was just 15 years old when she started smoking, and in her early 20s when it became a more significant habit.
Rodgers found quitting tough, but she managed to kick the habit at age 33 during a global pandemic because she knew that smoking would increase her...
Beta Blockers Won't Cause Depression, But Might Impair Sleep: Study
- Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt
- March 16, 2021
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Millions of people take a beta blocker regularly, and a new study brings good news: The medications will not raise the risk of depression.
Beta blockers are used to treat conditions such as heart failure, chest pains, high blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythm. But it...
Pandemic Stress Has Americans Gaining Weight, Drinking More: Poll
- Robert Preidt
- March 11, 2021
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If you're drinking more, sleeping less, seeing downright scary numbers on your scale and fretting about the future, you're far from alone, a new survey reveals.
"We've been concerned throughout this pandemic about the level of prolonged stress, exacerbated by the grief, ...
As Lockdowns Cut Into Exercise Time, Depression Rates Are Rising
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- March 10, 2021
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Exercise has long been considered a "natural antidepressant." Now, research suggests that as lockdowns kept people from regular exercise, depression rates started to rise.
The finding is based on multiple mental health surveys conducted among three successive groups of U...
Medical Bill Worries Tied to Worse Outcomes for Cancer Patients: Study
- Robert Preidt
- March 10, 2021
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Financial worries can hamper the success of cancer treatment and raise patients' risk of death, according to a new study that offers the first evidence of such a link.
"The association we found was very strong, and very concerning," said senior study author Dr. Anurag Si...
Eviction During a Pregnancy Is Dangerous for Women and Newborns
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 9, 2021
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Being pregnant triggers a lot of feelings. For many, there is joy, expectation and sometimes a little nervousness about what's to come.
Yet not all pregnant women start this journey on the same footing, and for some, such as those who are facing eviction while pregnant, ...
Pandemic Stress Has More Americans Grinding Their Teeth
- Robert Preidt
- March 8, 2021
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Lockdowns have you stressed? The American Dental Association (ADA) reports that more people are grinding their teeth as they try to cope with the pressures of the pandemic.
An ADA Health Policy Institute survey of dentists found that 70% of respondents said they've seen...
Big Paychecks Pay Off in Self-Confidence, Study Finds
- Cara Murez
- March 5, 2021
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Can money buy you happiness? Maybe not, but a new study suggests it's linked to greater feelings of confidence and pride.
Researchers analyzed five past studies that included a survey of more than 1.6 million people in 162 countries.
They found that higher income p...
Opioid Addiction Relapse May Be Different for Men, Women
- Robert Preidt
- March 4, 2021
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Who is more likely to relapse after opioid addiction treatment -- women or men?
A new study that followed 1,100 recovering opioid users reveals that their risks are different.
The researchers followed the men and women for one year after treatment at more than 100 ...
College Students With ADHD Have Lower Grades, Higher Dropout Rates
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 3, 2021
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College students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a harder time making it to graduation than their peers do, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that of 400 students they followed, those with ADHD had a lower grade-point average (GPA) -- abou...
Could ADHD Raise Odds for More Serious Psychiatric Ills?
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- March 2, 2021
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As if attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) isn't already tough on a child, new research suggests the condition might also raise the odds for a psychotic disorder later in life.
But parents should not panic.
"I would say that this finding should not
Many Blacks, Hispanics Believe They'll Get Worse Care If Dementia Strikes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 2, 2021
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Black and Hispanic Americans already face higher risks for dementia than the general population. Many also believe they'd get worse dementia care compared to white patients, according to a new Alzheimer's Association special report.
Older Black Americans are about twice ...
Study Debunks Notion That Statin Meds Trigger Muscle Aches
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 1, 2021
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People taking statin drugs often complain of muscle aches, but a new study finds the medications are unlikely to be the culprit.
The results come from a trial involving patients who had quit taking their statins, or were considering quitting, due to muscle pain.
Th...
Want Less Violent Prisons? Plant More Trees
- Robert Preidt
- March 1, 2021
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It's already known that green space offers significant benefits in institutional settings, such as hospitals and schools, but new research suggests it may also reduce violence in prisons.
In the new study, researchers compared the amount of trees, lawns and shrubs at pri...
Mental Health 'Epidemic' Threatens Communities of Color Amid COVID-19
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 26, 2021
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Communities of color face a burgeoning wave of mental health problems as a result of how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people interact and grieve, experts warn.
"We're about to have a mental health epidemic because of COVID," Vickie Mays, a professor of healt...
History of Mental Illness Tied to Earlier Onset of Alzheimer's Disease
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- February 25, 2021
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People with Alzheimer's disease often have a history of depression or anxiety, which might mean an earlier emergence of memory and thinking problems, a preliminary study suggests.
Researchers found that of 1,500 Alzheimer's patients at their center, 43% had a history of ...
Mental Illness Not a Factor in Most Mass Shootings
- Robert Preidt
- February 25, 2021
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Contrary to what many believe, a new study finds that mental illness isn't a factor in most mass shootings or other types of mass murder.
"The findings from this potentially definitive study suggest that emphasis on serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia or psycho...
From Sourdough to Sacrifice, How COVID Is Changing Americans' Values
- Cara Murez
- February 23, 2021
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As the COVID-19 pandemic transformed everyday lives in 2020, Americans began dwelling on a few key topics, sourdough bread among them.
But we were also tweeting about and researching sacrifice, survival and death, according to new research on online trends.
Researc...
Grumpy? Depressed? Try a More Regular Sleep Schedule
- Cara Murez
- February 23, 2021
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A steady sleep routine may do more than keep you well-rested: New research suggests that the more swings in your slumber schedule, the worse your mood and depression symptoms are likely to be.
Researchers from Michigan Medicine followed the sleep patterns of interns in t...
Could Your DNA Predict a Happy Marriage?
- Cara Murez
- February 23, 2021
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The DNA ties that bind: Marriage satisfaction may lie in your genes, a new study suggests.
Researchers from the University of Arkansas looked at 71 newly married couples, asking them to complete a survey three months after marriage and again every four months for four ye...
Short Course of Psychotherapy Can Help Ease Panic Disorder
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- February 22, 2021
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New research offers up hopeful news for the millions of people struggling with panic disorder. Two relatively brief types of psychotherapy can help alleviate the often-debilitating symptoms of this anxiety disorder.
Fully 70% of people showed improvements in panic disord...
Lockdowns Are Leaving Kids With ADHD in Crisis
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 19, 2021
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When clinical psychologist Maggie Sibley thinks about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, she worries most about the older teens who may drop out of high school and those kids who may be experiencing...
Many Psych Meds Trigger Weight Gain, But New Research Points to Better Options
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- February 19, 2021
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Scientists may have uncovered the reason critical medications for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder cause weight gain and diabetes -- findings they hope will lead to better drugs.
The medications, known as antipsychotics, help control the hallucinations, delusions and c...
Panic Attack or Heart Attack? Here's How to Tell the Difference
- Cara Murez
- February 19, 2021
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A heart attack and a panic attack share many similar symptoms, so it's crucial to determine which one it is, experts say.
Chest pain, racing heart, shortness of breath and sweating can occur with both, but only a heart attack can be fatal, according to a team at Penn Sta...
Mental Illness in Childhood Could Mean Worse Physical Health Decades Later
- Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters
- February 18, 2021
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As if suffering from a mental illness as a child isn't tough enough, new research suggests it could predict higher odds for physical ills in later life.
There was one silver lining to the findings, however.
Knowing that childhood mental illness is a factor, "you ca...