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Why Physicians Have Difficulties Recognizing Depression In The Elderly?
Depression in the elderly is frequently unrecognized by physicians. This study attempts to understand why. Studies that examined the unassisted (clinical) ability of general practitioners (GPs; primary care physicians) to identify depression were divided into those of older adults, younger adults and mixed populations...
Can Vigorous Exercise Curb Drug Abuse? Researchers Want To Find Out
Can exercise reduce cravings for drugs? UT Southwestern Medical Center investigators are conducting a research study to find out. A $15.7 million award from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is allowing researchers to see whether consistent exercise will help people abstain from stimulant abuse. "It's a scientifically exciting question," said Dr...
Depression During Pregnancy Increases Risk For Preterm Birth And Low Birth Weight
Clinical depression puts pregnant women at increased risk of delivering prematurely and of giving birth to below-normal weight infants, according to a report published Oct. 4 in the Archives of General Psychiatry. Being born too soon and weighing too little at birth can jeopardize the immediate survival and long-term health of babies...
Relationships And What Mimicking One’s Language Style May Mean
People match each other's language styles more during happier periods of their relationship than at other times, according to new research from psychologists at The University of Texas at Austin. "When two people start a conversation, they usually begin talking alike within a matter of seconds," says James Pennebaker, psychology professor and co-author of the ...
Web-based creativity: Can working in virtual communities be more effective than face-to-face cooperation?
Common sense and experience would suggest that people are more creative when they work together in a face-to-face environment. But, as remote working and online interactions become more and more commonplace, there is growing evidence that working in virtual communities and using online tools together can be even more effective in some areas than face-to-face ...
Low testosterone linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Having low testosterone may put older men at risk for Alzheimer's disease, a new study finds. The researchers say the next step is to conduct a large study on testosterone to treat Alzheimer's disease.
Top reasons for Facebook unfriending
Researchers have found the top reasons for unfriending on Facebook. Just like an office party, talking about religion and politics is risky.
ADHD In Children Linked To Depression And Higher Suicide Risk During Teens
Children who are diagnosed with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) have a higher chance of developing depression and/or attempting suicide during their teenage years, or 5 to 13 years after being diagnosed, say researchers in a new article published in Archives of General Psychiatry. A person with ADHD finds it much harder to focus on something without ...
Nutrition Experts Will Meet To Discuss How Diet Affects Mental And Behavioural Development Of Children
University of Granada professor Cristina Campoy Folgoso is the coordinator of a Nutrimenthe public event - an international research project funded by the European Commission through its 7th Framework Programme - entitled "Effect of diet on the mental performance of children". The conference is being held on October 6th in York, United Kingdom...
Support Fund To Help Musicians With Bipolar Disorder
During October, vote online to fund the development of the Mojo Project, an online intervention program for musicians with bipolar disorder...