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Geriatrician advises on use of vitamin D supplementation, lecanemab, and texting for her patients
There is growing awareness of the impact of social isolation on health outcomes, particularly among older adults.
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Two short-term exposure therapies linked to PTSD reductions
“This study provides important new evidence that combat-related PTSD can be effectively treated – in as little as 3 weeks,” said Dr. Alan Peterson...
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‘Concerning’ uptick in pediatric antipsychotic prescribing
The data suggest antipsychotics are being prescribed for an increasingly broad range of conditions, most commonly autism.
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Kids with concussions may benefit from early return to school
Prolonged school absence post concussion was associated with higher symptom burden 2 weeks after injury.
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Emotional eating tied to risk of diastolic dysfunction
Cardiovascular disease prevention should include emotional regulation education, researchers suggest.
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More support for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD
The full data from MAPP2 are expected to be published in a peer-reviewed journal later this year.
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HRT may prevent Alzheimer’s in high-risk women
Results from a cohort study showed that use of HRT was associated with larger entorhinal and hippocampal brain volumes.
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Can 6 minutes of intense cycling put the brakes on Alzheimer’s?
Six minutes of high-intensity cycling increased circulating levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor to a significantly greater extent than...
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Low serum LDH shows potential as depression biomarker
Decreased LDH also was an independent risk factor for suicide in adults with major depressive disorder.
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Self-management app may boost quality of life
The smartphone intervention was significantly associated with a reduction in depressive symptoms vs usual care.
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Postconcussion symptoms tied to high risk of depression
Depressive symptoms, in turn, predict more prolonged postconcussion recovery.