The Power of Walking
Walking is one of the most consistent things a person can do and it has endless health benefits as well.
Too Few People Treated for Opioid Use Get Anti-Overdose Med
Latest Mental Health News FRIDAY, May 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) A potentially lifesaving drug that reduces overdose risk is prescribed to less than half of Americans treated for opioid addiction, a new study finds. This underuse of buprenorphine is “equivalent to giving those with advanced cancer a less aggressive treatment,” said senior investigator Dr. Laura […]
U.S. Fatal Drug ODs Rose Again in 2021, But Increase Is Slowing
Latest Mental Health News By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) Drug overdose deaths in the United States continue to climb, but at a slower pace, federal health officials reported Wednesday. Early data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that nearly 108,000 Americans died from drug overdoses […]
Week Off Social Media Boosts Mental Health: Study
Latest Mental Health News By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) It’s no secret that too much social media can be bad for one’s mental health. Now, research suggests that taking even a brief break from TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter can ease symptoms of depression and anxiety. Staying off social […]
It’s Getting Tougher to Find Spanish-Language Mental Health Services in U.S.
Latest Mental Health News By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, May 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) Mental health has become a hot topic during the pandemic, but some groups have been burdened by having too few services available even before the challenges of these past two years. A new study found that while the Hispanic population […]
Ohio State Warns of Fake Adderall Pills After Two Students Die
Latest Mental Health News MONDAY, May 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Ohio State University is warning students to be wary of fake Adderall pills after two students died last week. University officials said that Columbus Public Health has warned the community about the counterfeit Adderall, which contain the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl and are fueling […]
Two Senators on Different Sides Unite on Mental Health Law Reauthorization
WASHINGTON — Two senators are spearheading a bipartisan effort to reauthorize a bill focusing on mental health care. When Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD (R-La.), and Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) set out to develop a mental health bill, they agreed to disagree on some issues, “but it turns out we had much, much more common ground […]
Fooled by Fake News: Does Age Matter?
Latest Mental Health News FRIDAY, May 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) Older adults are no more likely to believe fake news than younger adults, with the exception of the very oldest, a new study finds. Falling for fake news can have significant physical, emotional and financial consequences, especially for older adults who may have their life […]
Arlana Miller’s Death Continues To Sound Alarm On Mental Health Of Student Athletes
A college cheerleader who had posted on social media about her struggles with mental health was announced dead Thursday, raising concerns about an alarming pattern among student athletes. Arlana Miller, 19, was a cheerleader at Southern University and A&M College, a historically Black school in Louisiana. Advertisement “Our entire campus community is deeply saddened by […]
More Than Annoying: Men’s Urinary Issues Tied to Shorter Lives
Latest Men’s Health News By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, May 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) Urinary incontinence can plague men as they age, but a new study suggests it may be more than just a bothersome condition and might actually be a harbinger of early death. “This indicates the importance of assessing the general health, […]