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Frontline: Smartwatches and depression symptoms; menopause; early sign of Alzheimer’s

Mar 24, 2025 · Rochelle Nataloni · Memory

Smartwatches May Be Able to Detect Depression Symptoms A joint research team from Korea and the United States has developed technology to predict symptoms of depression, from the activity and heart rate data collected from smartwatches. The researchers conducted a large-scale study involving approximately 800 shift workers and showed that … Read More

Stay Socially Active to Avoid Loneliness and Isolation

Mar 24, 2025 · Rochelle Nataloni · Memory

As we age, maintaining meaningful connections becomes increasingly important, yet many older adults find themselves spending more time alone. Approximately 5 million seniors live alone in the U.S. today, and almost twice as many of those people are women. Isolation and loneliness are more than just unpleasant experiences— they can … Read More

Care for the Caregivers: Managing the Stress of Caring for Someone with Cognitive Decline

Mar 24, 2025 · UHN Staff · Memory

Whether it’s for a parent, spouse, or someone else in your life experiencing cognitive decline, the job of a caregiver can be deeply rewarding, but emotionally and physically exhausting, too. Caregivers—whether family members, friends, or professionals—take on responsibilities that can be overwhelming, leading to heightened stress, burnout, and even health … Read More

Early Intervention May Help Prevent Clinical Depression

Mar 24, 2025 · UHN Staff · Memory

Individuals experiencing depression symptoms that may not yet meet the criteria for clinical depression may still benefit greatly from therapeutic interventions, according to research published recently in The Lancet: Psychiatry. Researchers analyzed 30 studies involving around 3,600 adults who had “subclinical symptoms” of depression. For those who received early therapeutic … Read More

Newsbites: Less body pain; mindfulness for anxiety; stress and heart health

Mar 24, 2025 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Memory

Better Diet Quality Associated with Less Body Pain Chronic pain is estimated to affect 20 to 30 percent of the world’s population. A healthy dietary pattern may help. A study of 654 Australian adults ages 18 to 89 years found that better diet quality was associated with less body pain, … Read More

RESISTANCE TO MEDITATION

Feb 25, 2025 · UHN Staff · Memory

Q: I have tried to convince a friend to meditate, as it has helped me greatly manage stress and anxiety, but she says she has tried it and it has only stressed her out more. Do some people not respond to meditation or could she just not have learned the … Read More

Help Control Sugar Cravings

Feb 25, 2025 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Memory

Sugar cravings are a challenge for many, especially in a world where sugary snacks and beverages are everywhere. While indulging in a sweet treat now and then can be part of a healthy lifestyle, frequent cravings can lead to overconsumption, increasing the risk of weight gain, type 2 diabetes, and … Read More

If You Drink Alcohol to Cope, Behavioral Therapy Can Help

Jan 24, 2025 · Rochelle Nataloni · Memory

There’s nothing wrong with enjoying a glass of wine or a cocktail in social situations or when relaxing at home alone. But for women who consistently consume more than one or two drinks a day, a pattern of alcohol overuse can lead to dependency over time, affecting behavior, relationships, and … Read More

Thyroid Disease

Jan 24, 2025 · Rochelle Nataloni · Memory

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

INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS

Jan 24, 2025 · UHN Staff · Memory

Q: Does having frequent or even occasional intrusive thoughts automatically indicate obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? A: Intrusive thoughts are simply unwanted thoughts or images that pop into your head and can be either difficult to ignore or keep returning once you’ve tried to move on. And while they are a hallmark … Read More

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