Healthcare News
Could omega-3 supplements help reduce anxiety?
Source: Medical News Today
A recently published meta-analysis concludes that omega-3 oil supplements might reduce symptoms of anxiety for some people.
What are the health effects of chronic stress?
Source: Medical News Today
Short-lived feelings of stress are a regular part of daily life. When these feelings become chronic, or long-lasting, they can severely impact a person's health.
Antidepressants could stave off dementia
Source: Medical News Today
People with a diagnosis of dementia can also face depression. For this reason, they may end up taking antidepressant drugs. Now, a study has found that these drugs may be able to treat not just depression, but dementia itself.
Why depression, trauma can make you age faster
Source: Medical News Today
A new study has found that people living with major depressive disorder are biologically older than people without depression, and that childhood trauma exacerbates this effect. The results illuminate the epigenetic mechanisms that might explain this discrepancy.
Atrial fibrillation increases the risk of dementia
Source: Medical News Today
New evidence suggests that atrial fibrillation, in which the heart has an irregular beat, is linked to an increased risk of dementia. This knowledge, however, also indicates a potential preventive strategy, researchers show.
