Summary: According to researchers, people with insomnia are more likely to report thoughts of death and suicide during a 30 day period than those who don’t suffer from sleep disturbances. Source: University of Pennsylvania. Findings explain the association between suicidality and different groups of insomnia sufferers, which may reveal insights for intervention of those mostContinue reading “Insomnia Associated With Increased Risk of Suicidality”
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What triggers your pain?
A 60 yr old woke up with leg pains. Her diet consists of meat and rice. She does not exercise but she works as a caregiver. I suggested some health tips for her that includes: whole foods diet with strong enzymes from fruits and veggies, dandelion tea or lemon grass, exercise and to apply andContinue reading “What triggers your pain?”
Depression to Dementia
(i) Individuals who develop depression at any point in their lives, sustain minimal or no depression-related neuropathology (eg, glucocorticoid neurotoxicity), and who have stable, normal cognitive functioning; (ii) Individuals who develop depression at any point and who experience depression-related neuropathology that results in MCI that is stable (unless they experience additional depressive episodes); (iii) IndividualsContinue reading “Depression to Dementia”
Mitochondrial function between the heart and skeletal muscles and biomarkers of Heart Failure
Heart failure (HF) is a chronic and devastating illness becoming an increasingly important burden on the health care system. Reduced exercise tolerance is an independent predictor of hospital readmission and mortality in patients with HF [1], and is thought to be a therapeutic target [2]. Although central factors such as ejection fraction (EF) or cardiacContinue reading “Mitochondrial function between the heart and skeletal muscles and biomarkers of Heart Failure”
The Emergence of a New Dopamine Hypothesis of Schizophrenia
Summary: A collection of studies offers new insight into the role dopamine plays in schizophrenia. Source: Elsevier. Biological Psychiatry presents a special issue, “The Dopamine Hypothesis of Schizophrenia”, dedicated to recent advances in understanding the role of dopamine signaling in schizophrenia. The issue, organized by Anissa Abi-Dargham, MD, of Stony Brook University, New York, andContinue reading “The Emergence of a New Dopamine Hypothesis of Schizophrenia”
This Is Your Brain on Legal Cannabis
Summary: While marijuana can initially help with symptoms of anxiety and depression, it can be detrimental to mental health when used long term, a new study reports. Source: Colorado State University. For those suffering depression or anxiety, using cannabis for relief may not be the long-term answer. That’s according to new research from a teamContinue reading “This Is Your Brain on Legal Cannabis”
How Depression May Compound Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Depression, metabolic factors combine to boost risk of developing diabetes, study finds. Depression may compound the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in people with such early warning signs of metabolic disease as obesity, high blood pressure and unhealthy cholesterol levels, according to researchers from McGill University, l’Université de Montréal, the Institut de recherches cliniquesContinue reading “How Depression May Compound Risk of Type 2 Diabetes”
Depression, Folate, SAMe and serotonin
SAMe S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe) is a naturally-occurring compound found in almost every tissue and fluid in the body. It is involved in many important processes. SAMe plays a role in the immune system, maintains cell membranes, and helps produce and break down brain chemicals, such as serotonin, melatonin, and dopamine. It works with vitamin B12 andContinue reading “Depression, Folate, SAMe and serotonin”
Yogic Breathing Helps Fight Major Depression
Summary: According to researchers, a yogic breathing technique could help those with major depressive disorder who did not fully respond to antidepressant therapies. Source: University of Pennsylvania. Controlled breathing practices show promise in patients who don’t fully respond to antidepressants. A breathing-based meditation practice known as Sudarshan Kriya yoga helped alleviate severe depression in peopleContinue reading “Yogic Breathing Helps Fight Major Depression”
Depression Prevalence in Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment
Summary: A new study looks at the prevalence of depression in those with MCI. Source: JAMA Network Journals. Depression commonly occurs in patients with mild cognitive impairment and a new review of the medical literature suggests an overall pooled prevalence of 32 percent, according to an article published online by JAMA Psychiatry. Understanding estimates ofContinue reading “Depression Prevalence in Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment”
Research findings underscore striking heterogeneity of depression
Depression is generally considered to be a specific and consistent disorder characterised by a fixed set of symptoms and often treated with a combination of psychotherapy and medication. However, the standard rating scales used by healthcare professionals and researchers to diagnose this disease often differ in the symptoms they list, perhaps explaining why a one-size-fits-allContinue reading “Research findings underscore striking heterogeneity of depression”
Frequent nighttime hot flashes may trigger mild depression symptoms during menopause
A woman’s perception that she is experiencing a high number of nighttime hot flashes can trigger mild symptoms of depression during menopause, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Menopause occurs when a woman’s ovaries stop producing estrogen and other hormones, and her menstrual periods stop,Continue reading “Frequent nighttime hot flashes may trigger mild depression symptoms during menopause”
Depression and high cost of drugs
One of the biggest outlays for the Medicare program overall was the antipsychotic drug, Abilify, which cost Medicare more than $2.5 billion in 2014. The annual spending on the drug added up to more than $6,000 a year per beneficiary, but the average portion borne by the patient was $552 a year. The vast majority ofContinue reading “Depression and high cost of drugs”
Exercise beyond menopause: Dos and Don’ts
With a significant number of women belonging to the status of menopause and beyond, it is imperative to plan a comprehensive health program for them, including lifestyle modifications. Exercise is an integral part of the strategy. The benefits are many, most important being maintenance of muscle mass and thereby the bone mass and strength. TheContinue reading “Exercise beyond menopause: Dos and Don’ts”