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Eating a Hearty Breakfast Lowers Depression Risk in Heart Patients, Study Finds
Heart patients who eat a big, calorie-rich breakfast may significantly lower their risk of depression, according to new research.
Cold Water Plunges May Help Ice Out Stress and Improve Sleep
A new study suggests ice baths and cold showers after exercise may help reduce stress, improve sleep and slightly boost quality of life, but the benefits appear short-lived -- and more high-quality research is needed.
Severe Temperature Swings Impacting Teen Mental Health, Study Finds
A new study suggests adolescents exposed to intense, extreme temperatures may face an increased risk of behavioral problems and attention issues.
The Most Healing Types of Alone Time Are More Social in Nature
New research finds solitude is better for your health when it’s less intense and more connected to the world around you.
Taking at Least 5,000 Steps a Day May Help Fight Depression
A new study finds people who take at least 5,000 steps a day experience fewer symptoms of depression.
Alone Time Important to Your Mental Health During the Holidays
Nearly half of Americans say they don’t get the alone time they need during the holidays, and more than half say it’s important to their mental health.
FYI – Using Abbreviations When Texting Can Make U Seem Insincere
A new study finds people who use text abbreviations are less likely to get replies because their messages seem hollow or less important.
Anxiety and Depression Among U.S. Adults Continue to Rise
The latest CDC data shows anxiety and depression hitting U.S. adults harder, especially those 18-29 years old.
Bright Light Therapy Used for Seasonal Affective Disorder May Help Treat Other Forms of Depression
A new study finds using bright light therapy in addition to medication helps ease symptoms of major depressive disorder and bipolar depression.
Pollution from Wildfire Smoke May Be Impacting Kids’ Mental Health
Children exposed to unsafe levels of fine particulate matter through wildfires and other extreme forms of air pollution face an increased risk of depression, anxiety and other internalizing symptoms, a new study finds.
High Doses of Stimulants Like Adderall Linked to Increased Risk of Psychosis
A new study finds teens and adults who take high doses of amphetamines commonly prescribed for ADHD have 5Xs the risk of new-onset psychosis.
Cellphone Use and Heart Disease – The Link Looks Real, According to a New Study
A new study finds people who use their cellphone on a regular basis are more likely to be diagnosed with coronary heart disease, atrial fibrillation, heart failure and stroke. Poor sleep and mental distress linked to cellphone use may play a role.
Taking Ozempic or Wegovy Does Not Increase Risk for Mental Health Issues, Study Finds
Researchers find no link between semaglutide, the main ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, and depression, suicidal thoughts or behaviors in patients with no prior history of the conditions.
Making Up for Lost Sleep on the Weekend May Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease
A new study finds sleep-deprived adults who get the most catch-up sleep on the weekend are 20% less likely to develop heart disease.
Scrolling Through Online Videos Only Makes Boredom Worse
People who quickly swipe through online videos end up more bored and less satisfied than those who concentrate on the content, new study finds.
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LGBTQ+ Stress and Stigma Increase Risk of Mental Health Problems
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 20, 2025
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The societal stress and stigma of being LGBTQ+ can increase a person’s risk of mental health problems, a new study suggests.
People in sexual and gender minorities are more likely than heterosexuals to suffer from problems like
U.S. Gambling Addiction Searches Soar With Legal Sports Betting
- Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter
- February 17, 2025
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Millions of Americans have sought help for gambling addiction in the wake of a 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision that allowed states to legalize sports betting.
Seniors, Could Working Later in Life Be Healthy?
- Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2025
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Most people who are working after age 50 say staying on the job boosts their health and well-being, and those over 65 report the most benefit, a new University of Michigan poll finds.
Zoo Workers Battle Grief When Animals in Their Care Die
- Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2025
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Zoo workers and volunteers often grieve when animals die, and zoo managers can do a better job of supporting them, a new study finds.
“Zoo professionals and volunteers frequently face significant emotional strain due to animal losses, yet structured organizational ...
Enjoying Valentine's Day When a Loved One Has Alzheimer's
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 13, 2025
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Love doesn't fade when one member of a family develops Alzheimer's disease, but times of intimacy like Valentine's Day can become tougher.
Experts at the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) acknowledge that a loved one living with dementia can have trouble expressing...
More Evidence Ozempic Can Curb Alcoholism
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 12, 2025
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Yet another study is supporting the notion that the blockbuster GLP-1 drug Ozempic can help problems drinkers curb their intake.
The research found that, compared to placebo, weekly injections of semaglutide (also marketed for weight loss as
Most Americans Keep Chronic Health Conditions Hidden at Work: Poll
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 11, 2025
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Chronic ills like heart disease, asthma or diabetes afflict a majority of U.S. workers, but 60% of those affected say they've kept their health issue a secret from employers, a new poll finds.
More than a third of workers battling chronic conditions also said they'd skip...
'Playful' Approach to Life Pays Off, Study Finds
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 11, 2025
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Want to thrive in tough, stressful times? Stay playful.
That's the take-home message from a new study of who fared best, in terms of mental resiliency, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers said the findings have relevance to weathering any sort of trying times.<...
Most People Worldwide Lack Good Treatment for Mental Illness
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 11, 2025
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About 93% of people worldwide who struggle with mental health or substance abuse issues aren't getting adequate care, a new report finds.
In many cases, people affected by mental illness do not recognize that they have a diagnosable condition, the Canadian research team ...
Big Breakfasts Help Keep Heart Patients Happy, Study Shows
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 10, 2025
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When and what you eat might play a role in maintaining good mental health, a new study suggests.
Researchers in China found that folks with heart disease were more likely to keep depression at...
Being Optimistic May Help You Save More Money, Study Finds
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 9, 2025
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Turns out, looking on the bright side may do more than lift your mood!
It could also help you save money, especially if you're on a tight budget.
A study published recently in the Jou...
Study Links Heavy Cannabis Use To Higher Death Risk, Psychosis
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 7, 2025
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Heavy weed use may be far more dangerous than people realize, according to a pair of studies published in JAMA Network Open.
People diagnosed with cannabis use disorder (CUD) may face nearly triple the risk of death over five years compared to those without the ...
Good Mental Health Could Be Key to Hip Fracture Recovery
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 6, 2025
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Many seniors suffer long-term health issues after a hip fracture, even after hip replacement surgeries.
Now, research shows that a patient's mental health could be crucial to how well they bounce back in the years after these injuries.
"Addressing overall men...
Kids Consume More Mature Media When Parents Overuse Screens
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 5, 2025
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Yikes! The way parents use their phones around their kids may influence how much inappropriate content kids consume.
Researchers reported Feb. 4 in the journal BMC Pediatrics ...
Everyone's Happiest In The Morning, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 5, 2025
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Never mind the grumbles and groans that accompany a clock alarm, along with a lunge for the snooze bar and murmurs of “five more minutes.”
People generally wake in their best frame of mind, enjoying peak mental health and wellbeing in the morning, researchers...
Calorie Labels Harmful For People With Eating Disorders
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 31, 2025
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Calorie labels on restaurant menus are harming people with eating disorders, a new evidence review claims.
These labels are meant to make it healthier to eat out at restaurants, by informing customers of the calorie content of food choices.
But people diagnosed wit...
Crisis Services Haven't Adapted To New 988 Suicide Hotline
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 30, 2025
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Most community crisis services did not expand following the launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, potentially blunting the effectiveness of the hotline, a new study says.
Walk-in psychiatric services, mobile crisis response units and suicide prevention program...
Highway Exhaust Linked to Depression in Women
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 27, 2025
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That busy highway could be contributing to depression, and not just because you’re snarled in a traffi...
AI Virtual Therapists Could Improve Mental Health Care, Studies Find
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- January 26, 2025
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Could a virtual avatar be the future of mental health care?
New research shows that artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) goggles could revolutionize therapy -- helping patients overcome addiction and receive unbiased care.
A recent study in ...
Pregnancy Increases Mental Health Risk in MS Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 23, 2025
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Pregnancy increases the risk of mental illness among women with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Pregnant MS patients have a higher risk of mental illness both during gestation and in the first years after they give birth, researchers reported in a new study published Jan. 22 in...
Higher Stroke Risk Among Children of Divorce
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 23, 2025
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A broken home seems to set a ticking time bomb in the brains of some children of divorce.
Seniors have a 61% higher risk of stroke if their paren...
Job Protections Improve Mental Health Among LGBTQ+ Workers
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 21, 2025
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TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2025 (HealthDay New) -- A landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision barring job discrimination significantly eased the minds of LGBTQ+ workers, a new study says.
The court extended employment protections to nearly 3.6 million LGBTQ+ people in 12 states with ...
Stressed-Out Surgeon? That's Good News for Patients!
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 21, 2025
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Check out your surgeon as you’re wheeled into the operating room. Do they seem tense, on edge, or stressed out?
If so, that could be good news for you, a new study says.
The patients of stressed surgeons tend to suffer fewer major complications from surgery, ...
ADHD Diagnoses On The Rise Among Adults
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 21, 2025
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnoses have increased among adults in recent years, while remaining stable among teenagers.
ADHD diagn...
Ketamine Use Is on the Rise in U.S.
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 20, 2025
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Many more Americans are turning to ketamine for kicks, a new study reports.
Recreational use of the anesthetic...
Tourette Syndrome Often Overlooked in Girls
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 17, 2025
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Tourette syndrome is not being diagnosed promptly in women with the condition.
Women with Tourette syndrome are less likely to receive a diagnosis for the disorder, researchers reported in a study published Jan. 15 in the journal
Teen Stress Is Expensive, Experts Say -- So How Can We Reduce It?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 16, 2025
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Stressed-out teenagers appear to be dragging down the U.S. economy, a new study says.
Teenagers suffering from anxiety or depression are less likely to enter the w...
Retirement, Mental Health, and Alcohol Use: What They Have in Common
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 15, 2025
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Retirement is meant to be a person’s chance to take it easy and enjoy life.
But for many, it’s a quick route to depression and boozing, researchers...
Sleep Deprivation Lets Intrusive Memories, Bad Thoughts Into the Mind
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 14, 2025
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People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are plagued by unwanted and distressing memories over which they have little to no control.
Doctors now think they understand why PTSD
Neglect Can Be as Damaging to Child Development as Abuse, in Some Ways
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 13, 2025
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Simple neglect can be as damaging to a child’s social development as physical, sexual or emotional abuse.
Children whose basic needs aren’t met...
Access to Green Space May Help Reduce Kids' Screen Time
- Denise Maher HealthDay Reporter
- January 10, 2025
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Want to help your child cut back on their screen time?
Make sure you live near parks and other open spaces where they can frolic outside.
New research underlines the importance of green space access as an alternative to spending time on screens, described as watch...
Job Strain Can Worsen Sleep Longterm, Data Suggests
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 10, 2025
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Ever woke in the night with your thoughts racing about work problems, co-worker disputes, or heavy career decisions?
Well, it’s more common than you think.
Job stress is robbing U.S. workers of the sleep they need, researchers reported in a study published Ja...
Avoiding Isolation By Volunteering Offers Mental Health Benefits to Seniors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 10, 2025
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Delivering meals to the infirm. Tutoring a student. Patrolling a city park. Helping out at a local library.
All these activities not only serve the community, but also can help seniors avoid
The Public Policies That Really Help Prevent Suicide
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 9, 2025
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Some of the most effective public policies for suicide prevention aren’t crafted with suicide or mental health in mind, a new study says.
Efforts to increase the minimum wage, prohibit gender discrimination, or ...
Access to Medical Test Results Is Confusing, Anxiety-Provoking
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 7, 2025
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Patients have more access to their own medical test results than ever before, thanks to legislation requiring results be released as soon as they’re available.
But that’s not necessarily a good thing, a new study warns.
Many patients are reading test re...
Caregivers Face Mental, Physical Health Risks
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 7, 2025
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More and more adults are stuck in the middle of their families, caring not only for their children but also for aging parents and other older family members.
Psychedelics May Boost Mental Health of People with Cancer in Recovery
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 6, 2025
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Mind-opening psychedelic drugs can provide a needed boost to people dealing with cancer or struggling with alcoholism, according to a pair of new studies from New York University.
One study found that psilocybin -- the active ingredient in magic mushrooms -- significantl...
Who Knew Talk Therapy Could Ease Symptoms of this Skin Problem?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 2, 2025
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Eczema can be maddening, causing thick, scaly patches of dry skin that itch like the devil.
There’s no cure for the skin condition, but a new study shows that self-guided ...
Moms Take on 70% of 'Mental Load' for Household Tasks: Study
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 30, 2024
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If you're a mom right now, you are likely tearing your hair out as you juggle the sizable scheduling demands of the holiday season. Maybe you feel like you are carrying the load alone.
New research suggests you are not imagining things, and that it happens all year long ...
How to Manage the Blues this Holiday Season
- Denise Maher HealthDay Reporter
- December 29, 2024
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Blue Christmas, anyone? Holiday time can be wonderful, worrisome, energizing and depressing -- all at the same time.
There is no doubt about it: The holidays can be darn hard, especially when the season dredges up painful feelings or memories. Rather than stirring merr...
Money, Gun Violence, Hate Crimes: Poll Reveals Top Worries at the End of 2024
- Denise Maher HealthDay Reporter
- December 27, 2024
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Should you cut back on doom scrolling in 2025?
Worries about money, gun violence and hate crimes ranked high among many people's lists of worries at the end of 2024, according to a poll that is part of American Psychiatric Association (APA)
For Hispanic Women, Holidays Can Bring Mixed Body Image Messages
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 18, 2024
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The holidays are here and many Hispanic women can expect to deal with a host of mixed messages when they pass by a table full of festive foods, a new study says.
At social gatherings, Hispanic women might be encouraged to eat more on the one hand, while also being cautio...
Feeling 'Techno-Strain' From Work? You're Not Alone
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 17, 2024
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Research out of the United Kingdom finds workers often feel overwhelmed by digital technology and the need to always be connected online.
It's a worldwide issue, the study authors believe.
"What we have found in our research is that there is a potential dark side...
As Daily Steps Rise, Depression Levels Fall
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 16, 2024
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Can you literally step away from depression?
A new global review of data found that "increasing the number of daily steps, even at modest levels, was associated with a reduction in depressive symptoms."
The Spanish study found that up to a level of about 10,000 ste...
Bribing Kids With Holiday Gifts Popular With Parents, Poll Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 16, 2024
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Do parents use Santa Claus to help guide kids to better behavior?
It happens often, a new poll shows.
One-quarter of parents of kids ages 3 to ...
Friendships Are Especially Powerful Late in Life, Poll Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 16, 2024
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Close friendships are incredibly important to the mental health of middle-aged folks and seniors, a new study finds.
Older adults with worse mental or physical health were twice as likely to say they don’t have any close friends, according to results from the Unive...
Blood Test Might Alert Doctors to Problem Drinking
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 13, 2024
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Have you been boozing more often than usual?
A new blood test might be able to tell if you’re damaging your liver from too many beers, margaritas or belts of scotch, researchers report.
A blood-borne byproduct of alcohol consumption called phosphatidylethanol...
Blood Pressure Ups & Downs May Harm Seniors' Thinking
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 12, 2024
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Keeping your blood pressure in check is important for more than just heart health -- it can also keep your brain sharp as you age.
A new study published Dec. 11 in the journal Neurology sho...
Are You a 'Late Gift-Giver'? Study Finds Folks Mostly Don't Mind
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 11, 2024
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It can feel like a shameful moment, bracing yourself to hand over a Christmas or birthday gift that’s days or months overdue for one reason or another.
But slackers take heart -- a new study has found that your friend or loved one likely won’t be as upset abo...
'Ableism' Prevents Many Americans From Getting Mental Health Care
- Denise Maher HealthDay Reporter
- December 11, 2024
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Ableism, or prejudice against people with disabilities, is an established problem in general healthcare. Now, a small study shows those same issues persist in mental healthcare.
Sometimes, the barriers to care are physical, such as inaccessible entrances or a lack of rel...