Psychology & Psychiatry

Hearing impairment may lead to depression, isolation, dementia

If you've ever found yourself repeating parts of a conversation for an older person or walking into a room where they've turned the TV up full blast, you might have discovered more than just a typical byproduct of aging.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Treating loneliness in the obese may lower risk of early death

Loneliness can be a killer, but it can be particularly deadly for obese people, who are markedly more likely to experience social isolation. Fortunately, a new study shows that addressing it may lower the risk of health complications ...

Overweight & Obesity

Treatment of obesity must be multifaceted, publication says

According to "Insights & Implications in Gerontology: The Chronic Disease of Obesity"—a new publication from the Gerontological Society of America (GSA)—overweight and obesity are now recognized as chronic health conditions ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Ways to prevent suicide in teens

As children grow and become more independent, it can be more challenging for parents to know what they are thinking and feeling. When do the normal ups and downs of adolescence become something to worry about?

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