Could a Halloween-induced nightmare be bad for your health?
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.
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Hearing loss and the link to dementia
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.
Your next doctor's prescription might be to spend time in nature
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.
Carrying a tune could lead to better health
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.
The differences and similarities between the flu and COVID-19
Oct 13, 2021
The flu and COVID-19 are different, but both are dangerous. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself.
Another barrier for Black and Hispanic people: Good mental health care
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.
High blood pressure before midlife linked to smaller brain, greater dementia risk
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.
Severe mental health disorders may increase risk of death in men with heart failure
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.
Exercise may reduce sleep apnea and improve brain health
Sep 27, 2021
A small study from Brazil finds supervised exercise training may reduce the severity of obstructive sleep apnea and improve brain function.
Physical activity is helpful after a stroke, but how much is healthy?
Sep 16, 2021
Research shows being physically active aids stroke recovery. But survivors may struggle with how much and what type of activity is right for them.