Almost 70% of Americans said the upcoming presidential election is a large source of stress in their life, according to a new American Psychological Association survey.
Could living in a noisy neighborhood increase one’s risk for dementia? “This is an important finding since millions of Americans are currently impacted by high levels of noise in their communities,” said senior author Sara Adar, ScD, of the University of Michigan School of Public Health in Ann Arbor, in a statement. (Alzheimer’s & Dementia)
About 25% of new mothers likely experience high levels of depression up to three years postpartum. “Our study indicates that six months may not be long enough to gauge depressive symptoms,” said lead study author Diane Putnick, PhD, of the NICHD Epidemiology Branch, in a statement. (Pediatrics)
Eating soy may help prevent white matter lesions in the brain reducing the risk for dementia. (ScienceDaily)
A cyber hack in Finland exposed psychotherapy records for tens of thousands of patients. (The Guardian)
TikTok seen as providing a helpful support space for young people with eating disorders. (Yahoo! Life)
An Australian study found ADHD in children costs the country around $13 billion per year in both social and economic losses. (Journal of Attention Disorders)
An artificial intelligence program that analyzes language could help pick up on early warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease. (USA Today)
Source: MedicalNewsToday.com
