The Loneliness Epidemic: Recent Trends, Background, and Future Outlook Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed this video :-) Also check out the podcast... or HERE. Abstract This article examines the growing concern of loneliness in society, often referred to as the "loneliness epidemic." It provides background information on the issue, discusses
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Vitamin A Consumption To Ease Depression In Heart Failure Patients
Vitamin A Consumption To Ease Depression In Heart Failure Patients Overview The study aimed to examine the link between vitamin A consumption and depression in patients with heart failure (HF). Utilizing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) spanning 2007 to 2020, researchers focused on vitamin A intake as
Tau Accumulation And White Matter Changes Linked To Hypertension
Tau Accumulation And White Matter Changes Linked To Hypertension Overview This study explored how amyloid buildup and hypertension interact to affect tau accumulation and atrophy in the entorhinal cortex (EC), while also investigating cerebral blood flow (CBF) as a potential shared mechanism. The researchers analyzed data from two cohorts of older adults
Alzheimer’s Disease Revealed By Reliable Digital Memory Assessments
Alzheimer's Disease Revealed By Reliable Digital Memory Assessments Alzheimer's disease (AD) research has advanced in detecting pathological changes through biomarkers, but cognitive measures lag in capturing early, subtle impairments. Traditional assessments designed for overt deficits are now outpaced by discoveries in episodic memory networks within the medial temporal lobe, which are
Antipsychotic Injectable Medications Deplete Neurotrophic Factor In Schizophrenia Patients
Antipsychotic Injectable Medications Deplete Neurotrophic Factor In Schizophrenia Patients Overview Schizophrenia (SCZ) and schizoaffective disorder (SAD) are severe psychiatric conditions influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. Serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) has been identified as a potential biomarker for these disorders, though its temporal changes remain unclear. This study analyzes data
Dementia Studies Reveal Home Foreclosure Is Associated With Memory Decline
Dementia Studies Reveal Home Foreclosure Is Associated With Memory Decline Overview Housing insecurity is increasingly affecting older adults, yet its impact on cognitive health remains underexplored. This study examines the relationship between foreclosure and cognitive outcomes, specifically memory decline and the probability of dementia, in older adults. The analysis utilized data from
Alcohol Use Increases Risk Of Falling and Head Trauma In Geriatric Population
Alcohol Use Increases Risk Of Falling and Head Trauma In Geriatric Population Overview Falls are a prevalent concern among adults aged 65 and older and represent the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries in this age group. Alcohol consumption may elevate the risk of falls and exacerbate the severity of related injuries.
Heart Transplant Patient Confessions About Life Quality
Heart Transplant Patient Confessions About Life Quality Overview Survival rates following heart transplantation (HTx) have markedly improved over recent decades, underscoring the need to examine the long-term quality of life (QoL) for these patients. This study assessed the QoL of 75 individuals who had survived 20 to 31 years (average 24.9 years)
Menopause Attitudes, Body Image, And Eating Disorders Affect Quality Of Life
Menopause Attitudes, Body Image, And Eating Disorders Affect Quality Of Life Overview The experiences and quality of life during menopause can greatly differ among women. While menopause is often linked to adverse effects on eating habits and body image, the impact on quality of life based on eating disorder risk status is
