Depression Linked to Dementia

Depression may significantly increase seniors' risk of dementia

Wednesday, April 13, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Severe Depression Linked to Dementia in Seniors Major and worsening depression may significantly increase seniors' risk of dementia, a new study suggests. The research included close to 2,500 people in their 70s who did not have any signs of... Read more ...  News Study: Many Vets Struggle With Suicidal Thoughts, Need More Help From VA Almost 14 percent of U.S. veterans surveyed during a two-year Veterans Affairs (VA) study reported having suicidal thoughts. More than 2,000 veterans were surveyed in 2011 and again in 2013... Read more ... Mom Was Right: A Good Night's Sleep Helps Keep You Healthy In news that's sure to have mothers everywhere saying, "I told you so," scientists have confirmed that a good night's sleep may keep colds and other infections at bay. The odds that someone who... Read more ... Opioid Painkiller May Be New Treatment for Heroin Addicts Hydromorphone -- an opioid painkiller -- may be another treatment option for heroin addiction, a new Canadian study suggests. The research included more than 200 heroin addicts in Vancouver... Read more ... Health Tip: Considering a CPAP for Sleep Apnea? A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device helps people with sleep apnea breathe easier while they sleep. The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute mentions these potential... Read more ... Depression Center MedicineNet's Depression Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind. Get access to various depression topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. Depression is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. It affects how one eats and sleeps, the way one feels about oneself, and the way one thinks about things. The main types of depression are major depression, dysthymia, and bipolar disease (also called manic-depressive disease). Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home