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Newbriefs: Denture hygiene; hypertension; RSV vaccine; decreased sense of smell and depression

Sep 25, 2023 · Kate Brophy · Heart Health

Denture Hygiene Important If you wear dentures, be sure to clean them properly—otherwise you may be at increased risk for pneumonia, according to a recent UK study. For the study (Medical Microbiology, June 21), researchers took samples from the mouths, tongues, and dentures of nursing home residents who had pneumonia. … Read More

Ask the Experts: Hoarding vs Collecting

Aug 25, 2023 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Q: My spouse insists the growing piles of useless items are collectibles, I think he’s hoarding. How can I know for sure? A: It’s a good question because one person’s trash may be another person’s treasure. Hoarding is characterized by the excessive acquisition of and failure to discard objects, regardless … Read More

Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop? Medication and Therapy Help

Aug 13, 2023 · Dawn Bialy · Heart Health

It’s not uncommon to get a bit nervous or anxious when hearing about tragic events in the news or facing a challenging life event. But if you find yourself constantly fretting over the possibility of something bad happening to your family or friends, or if you break out in a … Read More

Viewing Art, Even on a Computer Screen, May Boost Well-Being

Jul 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

For centuries people have been inspired by and found joy in observing art in galleries, museums, and public spaces. Recently, an international research team investigated whether viewing art online can produce similar mood-boosting benefits. In a study published in the journal Computers in Human Behavior, researchers found that among a … Read More

Why Goal-Setting in Therapy is Crucial for a Successful Outcome

Jul 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Many people seek mental health counseling with a strong, but vaguely defined, idea that they want to “feel better” somehow. They’re well aware of the sadness, worry, fear, anger, or confusion inside, but they aren’t sure exactly what “better” will look and feel like. That’s where goal-setting comes in. For … Read More

How Your Socializing with Friends and Family Boosts Memory and Mental Health

Jul 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

When you get together with friends for lunch, volunteer with a community non-profit group, or have a video chat with your grandkids, you may not be thinking about how these moments are benefiting your brain health. You’re probably just enjoying spending time in other people’s company. But those encounters are … Read More

Get Professional Help for Panic Attacks and Anxiety

Jun 26, 2023 · Dawn Bialy · Heart Health

Have you ever suddenly felt overcome with fear and had heart palpitations, sweating, and/or nausea? Or maybe you’ve had pressure in your chest and felt like you couldn’t breathe. If you’ve experienced these symptoms but you can’t identify a cause, you may have had a panic attack. What a Panic … Read More

Is It Time to Take a Memory Test?

Jun 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

The occasional memory lapse can often be quickly shrugged off as “a senior moment” or explained away because you’re trying to keep track of too many thoughts at once. However, when those moments become noticeably more frequent or other changes in memory start to emerge, you may start to wonder … Read More

Simple Mindfulness Meditation May Boost Memory

Jun 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Stress can impact memory recall, but there are effective ways to manage it and improve cognitive function. Deep breathing exercises and mindfulness meditation are two effective techniques that can help older adults improve memory recall. By practicing these techniques, you may be better able to remember important information, optimize functioning, … Read More

Relax to Remember: How Stress Management Supports Better Memory and Thinking Skills

Jun 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Remember how the stress of school exams seemed to make it tough to recall basic facts that you otherwise knew by heart? Maybe you’ve encountered similar situations through the years, whether it’s drawing a blank when playing a trivia game, forgetting to ask certain questions during a doctor appointment, or … Read More

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