Mental Health

Medically reviewed by Dr. Samuel Sarmiento, M.D., MPH on August 3, 2023 A recent scientific study uncovers the potential role insomnia plays in increasing symptoms of depression and anxiety among those living with atopic dermatitis. This article breaks down the findings of this study, underscoring the need for more attention to sleep disturbances as a...

Medically reviewed by Dr. Kimberly Langdon Cull, M.D. on August 5, 2023 This study found that patients with multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder have an increased risk of all forms of dementia. Both neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) and multiple sclerosis (MS) patients exhibit cognitive impairment; however, the risk of dementia in these...

Eczema is a common skin condition characterized by redness, itchiness, dryness, and inflammation. While there are various triggers for eczema, one specific type that many individuals experience is stress-related eczema on their hands. This article aims to provide a deeper understanding of stress-related eczema on hands, its causes, and effective treatment options. Related Link: A...

Small improvement seen in global cognition scores, but no different from those following control diet with mild caloric restriction. The Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) with mild caloric restriction does not change cognition or brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) outcomes compared with a control diet with mild caloric restriction, according to a study published...

As extreme heat continues to blanket numerous parts of the United States, Americans with dementia may be particularly challenged. “Triple-digit temperatures and heat indexes are especially dangerous for someone with a dementia-related illness such as Alzheimer’s disease, because the effects of dementia can impair their ability to notice if they are developing heat stroke or...

Key Takeaways A new, all-encompassing smoking cessation program helped those struggling with mental illness quit smoking Those who were offered medication and counseling to stop smoking had a 26% success rate after 18 months, compared to 6% in a control group One key ingredient of the new program was a focus on weight management, since...

Women with atrial fibrillation and normal baseline cognition had higher risk of disease progression from normal to MCI, MCI to dementia Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with increased odds of and with more rapid progression to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia among women versus men, according to a study published online June 23 in Alzheimer’s...

Psychologically vulnerable breast cancer patients with less education, low social support, low patient activation, and younger age benefited most from nurse navigation intervention. Breast cancer patients with high levels of distress at the time of diagnosis tend to be at risk for physical symptoms and long-term distress. This randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluated whether breast...

This study found notable improvements in the frequency, severity, and duration of hot flashes and night sweats among participants who received face-to-face counseling and those who received counseling over the phone. Menopause is a physiological phenomenon associated with several complications and associated disabling stress. Counseling and relaxation techniques aid postmenopausal women in coping with vasomotor...