Mental Health

Alzheimer's Disease and Sleep ApneaResearchers say there could be an association between apnea and Alzheimer's

Aerobics and weight training aid your brain in different ways.

Brain Health: How Exercise Can HelpHow to exercise your brain? Scientists are finding that different exercises offer different benefits.

Suicide Rate Rising Among Middle-Aged AdultsA new study from the Centers for Disease Control finds that people in their 50s showed the greatest increase in the suicide rate

A Warning About Prescription Sleep MedicationsA federal study finds adverse side effects from medications containing zolpidem, especially for older women

MENTAL HEALTHHEALTH

Mediterranean Diet Could Prevent Age-Related Memory Issues

By: Celeste Perron

May 1, 2013

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Improve brain function, memory impairment and memory issues

Study finds that people eating a Med-style diet had less memory impairment. Could feasting on olive oil improve brain function?

DEPRESSIONHEALTH

Health Benefits of Starting a Garden

By: Robyn Flipse, The Everyday Dietitian

April 23, 2013

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two women and a man working in a community garden

Starting a garden has many physical and psychological benefits beyond just the fresh garden vegetables. Benefits are seen with outdoor gardening done in your own backyard or a community plot

FITNESSHEALTH

Do Famous People Die Earlier?

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

April 18, 2013

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Researchers looked at obituaries and found that famous performers don't live as long as less well-known people

DEPRESSIONHEALTH

Video: Ways to Cope With Anxiety from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

By: Susan Orlins

April 5, 2013

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CBT is based on the idea that your thoughts determine how you feel.

If you can remember ABC, after watching this segment you will have three techniques you can implement today for coping with anxiety.

DISEASE PREVENTIONHEALTH

The Health Benefits of Exercise Outdoors

By: The Aging Diva

April 5, 2013

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Spending time in nature can make you healthier in body and mind.

Nature can make you happier, calmer, healthier, even smarter. So go ahead, take a hike!

DISEASE MANAGEMENTHEALTH

A Warning About Alzheimer's

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

March 19, 2013

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One in three elderly people now die with Alzheimer's, study says

DEPRESSIONHEALTH

Feeling SAD? Seasonal Affective Disorder & The Winter Blues

By: Robyn Flipse, The Everyday Dietitian

February 22, 2013

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Tips for dealing with depression brought on by seasonal affective disorder (sad)

Longer days without much sunlight can bring on the winter blues, or seasonal affective disorder (sad). Get tips for dealing with depression caused by seasonal changes that are fun and effective.

CONDITIONS & TREATMENTSHEALTH

A Memoir of Hearing Loss

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

February 14, 2013

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