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Topic- Mental health
Increased awareness of memory failings may decrease quality of life
Assessments of quality of life and memory complaints were completed among 37 people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and 120 people with normal cognitive function. For the participants, who were 65 years and older and living in the community, quality of life (QOL) was not significantly different between those with normal and mildly impaired cognitive function.
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For people with osteoarthritis, pain and poor sleep lead to depression
Symptoms of osteoarthritis, the wearing away of the cartilage that cushions the space between bones, include pain, swelling and stiffness, and fatigue (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases). According to background from the publisher of a new study, previous studies show that those with knee osteoarthritis (OA) report issues with getting to sleep and staying asleep, among other sleep problems.
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Animal-assisted therapy decreased need for pain medication
Animal-assisted therapy is conducted by trained animals and their handlers, with specific goals and objectives (American Veterinary Medical Association).
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When words are hard to find, social interactions decline
In France and in the United States, 236 people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease completed questionnaires detailing whether they had difficulty finding the right word when speaking and how often they enjoyed social and nonsocial leisure activities.
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More light during the day calms people with Alzheimer's
People with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may experience changes in their sleep patterns, such as difficulty sleeping or taking naps during the daytime. Among the non-drug treatments are spending time in sunlight in the mornings, along with avoiding stimulants, adhering to a regular schedule and getting daily exercise (Alzheimer’s Association).
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Using the Internet may help reduce risk of depression
At four time points, 3,075 participants in the Health and Retirement Survey (2002-2008) reported on their feelings of depression and use of the Internet.
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