Mental Illness Linked to Earlier Stroke Risk
A large study from Spain has found that people living with severe mental illness were much more likely to have dementia across adulthood.
They also...
Yoga May Benefit People with Complex Trauma
For some adults living with the effects of difficult childhood experiences, talking about the past is not always enough.
New research from the University of...
When High Blood Pressure Becomes an Emergency
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps it around the body.
We need enough...
Hidden Mental Health Warning Signs May Appear Years Before Bowel Disease Diagnosis
Inflammatory bowel disease, often called IBD, is a long-term condition that causes ongoing inflammation in the digestive tract.
The two main forms are Crohn's disease...
What Happens When Depression Drugs Are Stopped?
A large review suggests that about one in six people may develop symptoms caused by stopping antidepressants.
These problems are often called withdrawal or discontinuation...
Video Games May Help Doctors Screen for Depression
Depression causes long-lasting feelings of sadness and loss of interest.
A new study suggests that simple, game-like tests may help doctors identify patients with depression...
Your Eyes, Brain and Sweat Could Reveal Clues About Depression
A mental health assessment usually begins with words.
A doctor or therapist asks how a person has been feeling, how long symptoms have lasted and...
Can Older People Safely Stop Cholesterol Drugs?
Statins are among the most widely prescribed medicines for preventing heart attacks and strokes.
But for people in their late 70s and beyond who have...
These Everyday Risks May Damage Brain in Older People
Dementia is often associated with aging and genetics, but those are only part of the picture.
Researchers estimate that a large share of dementia cases...
Mental Health Workers May Hold Surprisingly Harsh Views About Opioid Addiction
People struggling with opioid addiction often need support from health professionals, but new research suggests they may face judgment from some of the very...