Identify Depression Risk in Elderly

Last Updated on Saturday, 19 December 2009 01:49 Written by Natural Health Team Saturday, 19 December 2009 01:49

Elderly Most At Risk For Major Depression Identified By Study
University of Rochester Medical Center researchers have pinpointed the prime factors identifying which elderly persons are at the highest risk for developing major depression. The researchers, led by Jeffrey M. Lyness, M.D., professor of Psychiatry at the Medical Center, reported their findings in an article in the December issue of The American Journal of Psychiatry. Preventive treatments for …
From Great Depression to ‘bubble of a bubble’
What a difference a year makes. Last November, the economy was said to be on the verge of the next Great Depression, sucking the life out of a housing market that was coming off a record year in 2007….
Depression worsens destitution
Jae Sook Kim, 54, is a single mother who grapples daily with depression, financial hardship and an adolescent son on Family Court probation and in a residential treatment program. Kim and her son, who is now 15, are close. However, because she could not manage his conduct disorder, he was in constant trouble — truancy, illegal substance abuse, running away, among other things.
Regular teen pot smokers prone to depression, anxiety: Study
Teenagers who smoke marijuana on a daily basis cause damage to their developing brains, making them more susceptible to depression and anxiety in adulthood, a new McGill University study suggests.
Identify Depression Risk in Elderly
Researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center believe they can identify elders at the highest risk for developing major depression. Jeffrey M. Lyness, M.D., professor of Psychiatry at the Medical Center and colleagues report their findings in an article in the December issue of The American Journal of Psychiatry. According to the researchers, preventive treatments for [...]

Is getting dental care from the residents at the dental clinic at a university hospital?

Last Updated on Saturday, 19 December 2009 12:35 Written by Natural Health Team Saturday, 19 December 2009 12:35

as good as getting dental care from a regular dental clinic and getting worked on by experienced dentists, especially when it comes to cleanings and filling cavities? I know it is more affordable to have student dentists work on me, but is it just as good? Where I go, they do have experienced dentist supervising everyone.

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Strict blood sugar control in some diabetics does not lower heart attack, stroke risk

Last Updated on Friday, 18 December 2009 01:33 Written by Natural Health Team Friday, 18 December 2009 01:33

Enzyme may create new approach to hypertension therapy
( Northwestern University ) New research from Northwestern University has found that an alternative therapy may be possible for treating some types of hypertension using an enzyme called ACE2.
Enzyme may create new approach to hypertension therapy
New research from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine has found that an alternative therapy may be possible for treating some types of hypertension using an enzyme called ACE2.
Population Attributable Risk of Incident Hypertension in Women [Letters]
To the Editor: The objective of the cohort study by Dr Forman and colleagues 1 was to estimate the hypothetical fraction of hypertension incidence associated with dietary and lifestyle factors in women.
Second Pivotal Phase III Study Of Gilead’s Darusentan For Resistant Hypertension Misses Primary Endpoints
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:GILD) announced that DAR-312 (DORADO-AC), a Phase III clinical trial evaluating darusentan, the company’s endothelin receptor antagonist (ERA) for the treatment of resistant hypertension, did not achieve its co-primary efficacy endpoints of change from baseline to week 14 in trough sitting systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) compared to …
Strict blood sugar control in some diabetics does not lower heart attack, stroke risk
Strictly controlling blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetics with long-term, serious coexisting health problems such as heart disease and hypertension does not lower their risk of a heart attack or stroke, according to a new study.

Weight loss mod? R? With e? ? bergewichtigen men, heart function am? lior

Last Updated on Sunday, 13 December 2009 04:17 Written by Natural Health Team Sunday, 13 December 2009 04:17

Cedars-Sinai Center for Weight Loss re-accredited as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
The Cedars-Sinai Center for Weight Loss has received re-accreditation as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence from the American College of Surgeons. This is a nationally-recognized acknowledgement of the high quality of care provided at Cedars-Sinai to patients who have bariatric surgery – such as lap-band, gastric sleeve or gastric bypass.
Moderate Weight Loss In Obese People Improves Heart Function
Obese patients who lost a moderate amount of weight by eating less and exercising more improved their cardiovascular health, says a study at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.The results of this two-year study, published in the Dec.
Weight-loss support organization offers tips for sensible holiday eating
A weight-loss support organization offers 10 tips for a healthy holiday season.
Moderate weight loss in obese people improves heart function
( Washington University School of Medicine ) Obese patients who lost a moderate amount of weight by eating less and exercising more improved their cardiovascular health, says a study at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Moderate weight loss in obese people improves heart function
Obese patients who lost a moderate amount of weight by eating less and exercising more improved their cardiovascular health, says a study at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

Anxiety – {title}

Last Updated on Friday, 4 December 2009 01:57 Written by Natural Health Team Friday, 4 December 2009 01:57

New mental treatment improves anxiety and depression in secondary education teachers

Research in Spain supports the effectiveness of mindfulness, an emotional self-regulating tool that consists in focusing on what we are doing, thinking about or feeling at every moment. This psychological technique, more and more popular in the U.S., contributed to fight against psychological diseases such as anxiety, depression, concern or complaints about health, and improves emotional …A new mental treatment improves anxiety and depression in secondary education teachers

( University of Granada ) A doctoral thesis carried out at the University of Granada proves the effectiveness of mindfulness, an emotional self-regulating tool that consists in focusing on what we are doing, thinking about or feeling at every moment. This psychological technique, more and more popular in the U.S., contributed to fight against psychological diseases such as anxiety, depression …Anxiety for Penn Traffic employees

It’s been a day filled with anxiety, as Penn Traffic employees wonder what their futures will hold.Workshops will help reduce anxiety

NEWTON A four week anti-anxiety seminar will begin on Wednesday, Dec. 2, to be offered by Deborah Drumm, APN of Advanced Behavioral Counseling of Northern NJ and Deb McCarren, LPC, of Change Your Life Counseling, both located at 93 Main St., in Newton.Cop Killer Suspect Clemmons Is Dead; Anxiety in Seattle

Maurice Clemmons, the man who allegedly murdered four cops in the Seattle-Tacoma area, has been shot and killed, but anxiety over the situation remains. Could it have been prevented?