All posts by LadyLively

  • Veterans’ Study Shows Effectiveness of Ketamine Against Depression

    The former ‘party drug’ ketamine has gotten some good press recently, with clinical trials suggesting it might be a powerful and fast-acting antidepressant. Now, one of the first “real-world” studies of ketamine against depression appears to support...

    • Posted February 6, 2024
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  • Is Money Needed for Happiness? Tribes Study Suggests Otherwise

    They say money can’t buy happiness – and now a new study of Indigenous peoples around the world backs up that assertion. People living in small-scale societies on the fringes of the modern world lead lives as...

    • Posted February 6, 2024
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  • Diagnosed With Macular Degeneration? Here’s What You Need to Know

    Age-related macular degeneration can lead to vision loss in seniors, but new therapies have offered fresh hope for preserving eyesight later in life, eye experts say. These cutting-edge therapies benefit both the dry and wet types of...

    • Posted February 6, 2024
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  • Healthy Living Builds ‘Cognitive Reserve’ in Brain That May Prevent Dementia

    New research suggests healthy lifestyles can help stave off dementia, perhaps by building a resilient ‘cognitive reserve’ in the aging brain. The study was based on the brain autopsies on 586 people who lived to an average...

    • Posted February 5, 2024
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  • Black Americans Lose Sleep After High-Profile Police Killings

    Police killings of unarmed Black people are robbing the Black community of a precious commodity – sleep. Black adults across the United States suffer from sleep problems after they’re exposed to news of killings that occur during...

    • Posted February 5, 2024
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  • Hearing Troubles Can Affect the Mind, Too

    If you’re over 65, you likely struggle sometimes to hear conversations clearly, but ignoring that may prompt even more serious health problems, experts say. If left unchecked, hearing loss can lead to social isolation and depression —...

    • Posted February 5, 2024
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  • Shark Bites Are Up Worldwide

    Unprovoked shark attacks increased slightly worldwide last year, but twice as many people died from shark bites as the year before, new data show. There were 69 unprovoked shark attacks in 2023, higher than the five-year average...

    • Posted February 5, 2024
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  • Weight-Loss Med Zepbound Lowers High Blood Pressure in Obese People

    The weight-loss drug Zepbound provides more health benefits than dropping pounds and controlling diabetes, a new study shows. It also appears to help people with obesity manage their high blood pressure, results show. Patients taking Zepbound (tirzepatide)...

    • Posted February 5, 2024
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  • FDA Panel Tackles Faulty Pulse Oximeter Readings That Come With Darker Skin

    A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel on Friday addressed a continuing issue with pulse oximeters — that they give less accurate readings for folks with darker skin. The devices are designed to measure oxygen levels...

    • Posted February 5, 2024
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  • Need Mental Health Services Via Telehealth? Many Clinics Still Don’t Offer It

    Accessing mental health care via telehealth boomed during the pandemic, and it continues to be a valuable resource for patients. However, it could still be tough to find, depending on the clinics available in your area, new...

    • Posted February 5, 2024
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