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Thyroid Disease

Jan 24, 2025 · · Aging & Independence
Q: What’s the difference between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism? How will I know if I have one of these conditions? A: Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are common thyroid conditions that affect how your body uses energy. Both are linked to the thyroid gland, a small butterfly-shaped organ in your neck that produces … Read More

Home Alone

Jan 24, 2025 · · Aging & Independence
One of this month’s Newsbriefs points to a link between dementia risk and loneliness. It’s not the first study to find a connection, but it’s important to note that an association does not prove cause and effect—you shouldn’t panic that feeling lonely means you are destined to develop dementia. However, … Read More

Sleep Struggles

Dec 18, 2024 · · Aging & Independence
Q: Why is sleep such as struggle when we get older? A: Getting a good night’s sleep can become more difficult due to various physical, psychological, and lifestyle factors. One key reason is that the body’s natural circadian rhythm—the internal clock that regulates sleep-wake cycles—tends to shift with age. This shift … Read More

Resilience Tied to a Longer Life

Dec 18, 2024 · · Aging & Independence
Resilience, the ability to cope with and adapt to life’s challenges and setbacks, may also help you live longer. That’s according to a study published online Sept. 3, 2024, by BMJ Mental Health. Researchers evaluated the responses of more than 10,000 adults (average age 67) who answered questionnaires every two … Read More

Is This Just Sadness or the Onset of Depression?

Dec 18, 2024 · · Aging & Independence
There’s a common misperception about depression: that it’s just a prolonged period of sadness. This notion not only inaccurately charac­terizes the complexity of depression, but it may lead some people to delay getting a depression diagnosis and treatment. If you think you’re just having a bout of the blues, you … Read More

Treating Depression May Reduce Memory Problems

Nov 25, 2024 · · Aging & Independence
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open involving 8,268 participants found that having higher levels of depressive symptoms at the study start and worsening depression over time were linked to faster memory decline. Similarly, faster memory decline was associated with worsening depression over time. The findings suggest that changes … Read More

Give the Gift of Music

Nov 25, 2024 · · Aging & Independence
Music has a profound impact on people of all ages. It can boost mood, enhance cognitive function, and provide comfort and joy. “Music engages and exercises so many different parts of the brain in the real-time. There’s virtually nothing else that can do that, and it’s fun,” says Mark Tramo, … Read More

Men, Women, and Depression

Oct 29, 2024 · · Aging & Independence
Q: Is it true that men and women tend to experience depression differently? A: Depression can look very different from one person to the next, though certain symptoms, such as feelings of hopelessness and withdrawing from friends and family, tend to be common, regardless of age, sex, education level, etc. … Read More

Take Depression Seriously

Aug 26, 2024 · · Aging & Independence
In this month’s issue, we’re looking at depression in older adults. Research suggests that rates of depression among people ages 65 and older are lower than they are among middle-aged adults, but that doesn’t mean older adults are immune to the condition. There also is evidence showing that older adults … Read More

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