What is a typical degree of cognitive ability for a person in their 80s?
Even from day to day, our thinking abilities can change drastically, experts say, and they’re influenced by factors other than age. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - February 9, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Why eating lunch at your desk is worse than you think
Working through lunch may be a common practice today, but it has risks for workers. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - February 9, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Guns rise to leading cause of death among US children
More children die from guns than anything else in the United States, but relatively little funding is available to study how to prevent these tragedies. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - February 7, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Mindlessly scrolling through your phone at bedtime is bad for your health
Scrolling can keep you awake, but it can also be linked to high stress and depressive symptoms. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - January 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
New blood test that screens for Alzheimer ’s may be a step closer to reality
A test could be used to screen for Alzheimer’s disease with “high accuracy,” even before symptoms begin to show. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - January 22, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
New study finds that multivitamins could help slow cognitive decline associated with aging
Taking a multivitamin could help slow cognitive decline that's associated with aging by as much as two years. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - January 22, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
UK risks being ‘burnt-out nation’ due to poor mental health
Mental Health UK says ‘worrying’ number taking time off work as global issues fuel ‘feelings of hopelessness’. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - January 22, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Kids of color get worse health care across the board in the U.S.
The strongest disparity evidence was found in pain management. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - January 18, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Rising Latino suicide rates worry community leaders
The Hispanic suicide rate has risen significantly in the last decade, and mental health experts cite factors like poverty, language barriers, and a lack of bilingual mental health professionals. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - January 17, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
More adults sought help for ADHD during the pandemic
Prescriptions for ADHD treatments surged among adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping to fuel lingering shortages that frustrate parents and doctors. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - January 10, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Meta vows to make it harder for teens to see harmful content
Company will start hiding certain types of social media content and restrict specific search terms on Instagram. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - January 9, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Climate anxiety and well-being in later life
Combating climate change can be empowering and increase generativity. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - January 8, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Experts explain the mental and physical benefits
Making walking a daily habit comes with some impressive health benefits — for your mind and your body. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - January 8, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
TV series & apos;Hoarders & apos; is back. But now we know more about mental health.
People hoard for different reasons, including family history, stress or brain function. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - January 8, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Combat veterans took a psychedelic drug for PTSD. Then this happened.
University study is among the first to explore the use of ibogaine to repair traumatic brain injury caused by head trauma or blast explosions. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - January 5, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
