Nov 3, 2021
Millions of young people nationwide provide care for a family member, a situation exacerbated by the rise in single-parent households resulting in part from the opioid crisis and COVID-19 pandemic. The physical and mental effects are far-reaching.
Nov 1, 2021
A growing body of research finds people with gum disease are at greater risk for developing dementia and other chronic illnesses.
Oct 27, 2021
It's no fun to wake up scared and sweaty from a nightmare. But for most people, the only bad health effects might be if it leads to stress and insomnia.
Oct 21, 2021
Studies show age-related hearing loss raises the risk for dementia, but researchers are still exploring how – along with what to do about it.
Oct 19, 2021
Not every prescription goes through the pharmacy. With research showing the mental and physical benefits of spending time outdoors, doctors are writing nature prescriptions.
Oct 15, 2021
Not everyone can sing like a nightingale, but a growing body of research shows bursting into song is good for both your body and your brain.
Oct 13, 2021
The flu and COVID-19 are different, but both are dangerous. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself.
Oct 6, 2021
The frequency of mental illnesses is similar across all racial and ethnic groups, but the way people with these conditions are treated is not. The gaps in treatment widen as severity of an illness grows.
Oct 4, 2021
People diagnosed with high blood pressure in young adulthood have smaller brains and a higher risk for dementia than those with normal blood pressure, new research finds.
Sep 30, 2021
Men with heart failure may have a higher risk of death if they also have severe depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, new research finds.