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Study: Alcohol Abuse Is Biggest Dementia Risk Factor
The Lancet Public Health has published the largest study yet on the link between alcohol abuse and dementia. The study gathered data on all adults discharged from French hospitals between ... Read More
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Study: Acne Linked to Higher Risk of Clinical Depression
People diagnosed with acne are significantly more likely to develop clinical depression in the year following diagnosis, according to a UK study published in the British Journal of Dermatology. ... Read More
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Half of Veterans Who Need Mental Health Care May Not Get It
About half of veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan who need mental health care don’t get it, according to a report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. ... Read More
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Can Romantic Relationships Improve Mental Health in LGBTQ+ Youth?
Romantic relationships can have a big impact on LGBTQ+ youth. In a study published in Abnormal Psychology, relationships protected homosexual youth from the emotional distress of bullying ... Read More
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APA President: ‘Mental Illness’ Does Not Cause Mass Shootings
In the wake of a mass shooting, such as the recent tragedies in Parkland, Florida and Santa Fe, Texas, among others, proposed solutions often focus on gun control and mental health. The ... Read More
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Research Identifies Infidelity Risk Factors for Newlyweds
Two studies in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology explore influences on infidelity. The research found lovers who quickly divert their attention from attractive strangers ... Read More
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Over-the-Counter Pain Medicine May Affect Emotions
Over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications may change how people’s brains process their experiences. This can affect emotions and behavior, according to a study published in Policy Insights ... Read More
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Suicide Rates Increased Following Death of Robin Williams
Researchers have documented a nationwide spike in suicides following the 2014 death of actor Robin Williams. The study, published in PLOS ONE, found that in the five months following Williams’ ... Read More
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Calling Weight Loss Difficult Can Improve Weight Loss Success
Weight loss support strategies often involve little more than a “You can do it!” mantra. But according to a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, strategies ... Read More
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Are Children Overprescribed Psychiatric Medications?
The number of children taking psychiatric medications has been rising over the last few decades. In 2014, the National Center for Health Statistics estimated 1 in 13 U.S. children between ... Read More
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Nursing Homes May Misuse Drugs When Treating People With Dementia
Some nursing homes may be inappropriately using antipsychotics to control residents with dementia, according to a report by Human Rights Watch. According to the report, which includes interviews ... Read More
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Do Smokers and Nonsmokers Assess Tobacco’s Risks Differently?
The Journal of Cognitive Psychology published a study on how smokers assess the health risks of cigarettes. According to the study, smokers may exhibit denial to cope with fears about the ... Read More