• Low Sexual Satisfaction Linked to Cognitive Decline
  
  A new study led by Penn State researchers found a link between low sexual satisfaction in middle age and early cognitive decline. The researchers analyzed erectile dysfunction, sexual satisfaction, and cognition in hundreds of men between the ages of 56 and 68. The study...
• Up to 8 in 10 High School Students Gamble for Money
  
  As a high school senior, Nick was blessed with a deadly accurate jump shot from the three-point range - something he was quick to monetize. He and his gym classmates not far from the Jersey Shore would compete to see who could make the most baskets, at $5 or $10 a pop."It...
• Morning People Have More Faith, Life Satisfaction
  
  A study from the University of Warsaw suggests that early risers tend to be more religious than those who stay up until the wee hours. The researchers also found an association between morning people and a higher life satisfaction. According to Study Finds, early risers...
• Cognitive Decline Accelerates After Heart Attack
  
  Everyone's brain ages as the years progress, but new research has found that age-related cognitive decline occurs much faster in those who have suffered a heart attack. The study published Tuesday in JAMA Neurology found that the rate of decline in cognition, memory, and...
• Rosalynn Carter, 95, Diagnosed With Dementia
  
  Rosalynn Carter, the wife of former President Jimmy Carter, has been diagnosed with dementia, The Carter Center announced Tuesday.
• Ketamine Beats Shock Therapy for Major Depression
  
  Ketamine may be an alternative to shock treatment for people with treatment-resistant major depression, a new study suggests. Currently, patients with major depressive disorder who don't find a medication or therapy that works may undergo electroconvulsive therapy (ECT),...
• Brain Implant Allows Paralyzed Man to Walk Again
  
  A Dutch man with paralyzed legs can now stand and walk, thanks to a wireless brain-spine interface that responds to his thoughts by moving his legs. Gert-Jan Oskam, 40, suffered a spinal cord injury 11 years ago from a bike accident in China that left him unable to...
• Illegal Use of Ketamine Rising Sharply in US
  
  Seizures of illicit ketamine by drug enforcement agents have surged throughout the United States, growing 349% from 2017 through 2022, a new study finds. Rising use of ketamine could increase the likelihood that people who use the drug recreationally may instead get a...
• New Study Links Daily Multivitamins to Memory Boost
  
  Millions of American adults take daily multivitamins, even though the pills have not been shown to prevent ailments like heart disease or cancer and experts say it's better to get nutrients from food. The latest research looks at whether taking a daily vitamin can have an...
• Opioid Overdose Hikes Odds for Death Within a Year
  
  Surviving a trip to the emergency room for an opioid overdose dramatically increases a patient's odds of dying in the year after, U.S. health officials reported Tuesday. Of nearly 287,000 emergency room visits in 2016, more than 8,300 were for opioid overdoses. Of these,...
• What You Should Know About the Supplement 5-HTP
  
  The supplement known as 5-HTP is available in both natural and synthetic versions and is used by some people to treat a variety of wellness issues. Here's a look at what this supplement is, its safety profile, side effects and drug interactions, and the potential health...
• Scientists Identify Brain Signals of Chronic Pain
  
  For the first time ever, researchers have recorded specific brain activity associated with real-world chronic pain, using electrode implants to figure out which regions become active when people are in agony. The results provide further evidence that chronic pain is...
• Signs You Are Fighting Chronic Inflammation
  
  Some inflammation in your body is good. It's a sign that your body is trying to heal itself. Symptoms of redness, warmth, swelling and pain that are short-lived mean that your immune system is activating and sending inflammatory chemicals to the wound or injured site to...
• Dwayne Johnson Shares His Battle With Depression
  
  He may be known as The Rock in the world of wrestling, but 51-year-old Dwayne Johnson reveals there are some cracks in his armor. He recently opened up about his battle with multiple bouts of depression during an interview on the Pivot Podcast, which he shared on Instagram....
• 'Sports Brain Bank' Furthers Head Injury Research
  
  A new brain bank is accepting future donations from living athletes, in an effort to perform long-term research into the effects of sports-related concussion. The National Sports Brain Bank (NSBB) at the University of Pittsburgh will track the health of living participants...
• Signs Your Toddler Might Have ADHD
  
  Spotting ADHD early can ensure children with the condition get the help they need sooner rather than later. But how can parents know if the behavior they're seeing in their child is a sign of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or merely the mercurial mood and behavior...
• 10 Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's Disease
  
  Scientists say they've identified 10 pesticides that kill neurons involved in Parkinson's disease, marking a leap forward in their understanding of the movement disorder. Pesticide exposure has long been associated with Parkinson's, but investigators hadn't been able to...
• Blood Test Detects PTSD, Could Allow Early Treatment
  
  Researchers have discovered that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) creates distinct patterns across four biomarkers that can be evaluated by a blood test. This could help identify sufferers in a timely manner so they can receive early treatment or even prevent the...
• Study: New Treatment Halts Dementia Progression
  
  Scientists have discovered that sodium selenate could be the magic bullet to stop cognitive decline in dementia patients. According to The Jerusalem Post, this new treatment could be critical for patients with early stages of behavioral frontotemporal dementia, most common...
• Study: Older Adults More Easily Distracted
  
  Older adults are more easily distracted than younger folks, especially if they're also physically exerting themselves, according to new research. "Our results suggest that older adults might have heightened distractibility," said study co-author Lilian Azer, a graduate...
• Scientists Find Gene Protective Against Alzheimer's
  
  Researchers have discovered a genetic mutation that should actively protect people from Alzheimer's, thanks to a man belonging to a Colombian family known to be susceptible to the degenerative brain disease. Based on his family's genetics, this unnamed patient should have...
• Study: Camp Lejeune Vets Have 70 Percent Greater Risk of Parkinson's
  
  Veterans who were stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina have a 70% greater risk of developing Parkinson's disease than those who were stationed at Camp Pendleton in California, according to a new study.
• A Short Nap May Boost Creativity
  
  Lightbulb inventor Thomas Edison believed a little shuteye could boost his creativity. Contemporary scientists think the iconic innovator was on to something. But timing is key, they say. "We found a strong effect of 'sleep onset' on creativity," said study author Kathleen...
• How to Know if You Are Depressed
  
  Think you might be struggling with depression? It's not always easy to recognize, but identifying the symptoms is the first step toward getting the help you need. Depression is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. In the United States...
• Study: Suicides Peak in Spring, Early Summer
  
  While people might assume suicide is more common in the darker months of winter, it actually peaks in spring and early summer. Researchers investigating what's happening have found that suicidal thoughts peak in December but then take a few months to reach a "tipping point."...

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