Older people with macular degeneration are more likely to experience depression, but those who received problem-solving therapy to help them adapt to and cope with their condition were less likely to develop depression.
A study found that a medication called topiramate helped heavy drinkers reduce their dependence on alcohol.
Because of the rapid pace of brain development in preschoolers, particular care must be used when prescribing them medications for psychiatric conditions or disorders. Psychotherapy should be attempted before prescribing any medication.
Government agencies are being tasked with developing regulations regarding implementation of the mental health parity law.
People with schizophrenia are at greater risk of dying from heart disease. This may be caused by insufficient attention to a patient’s physical health, but some antipsychotic medications worsen the risk for diabetes and heart disease.
A smoking-cessation study found that the combination of a nicotine patch and a nicotine lozenge achieved the best results.
Research into the long-term effects of hormone therapy found that women who were more physically active were less likely to suffer cognitive decline than those who exercised less often.
In addition to the reduced risk of cancer or heart disease, people who follow a Mediterranean-type diet and lead an active lifestyle are seemingly less likely to suffer cognitive decline as they grow older.
After a head injury, many people experience symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, and mood changes as long as a year after the accident. A pattern of several lingering symptoms may constitute a postconcussion syndrome.
Research involving soldiers wounded while on active duty suggests that patients with physical injuries who receive morphine early in treatment may be less likely to experience post-traumatic stress disorder.