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Cognitive reserve, as the research team references it, is the buffer that occurs when people have strong thinking skills, even when their brains may already show signs of the underlying changes associated with cognitive impairment and dementia.

Reactively rejecting an unwanted thought may make it more likely to recur, as it increases the occurrence of that thought even if the goal is to replace it.

Black and Hispanic populations have high rates of deficiency, which continue to drop with age, according to University of Houston College of Nursing data.

Although mindfulness meditation may be a new method of pain treatment and can be practiced anywhere, Zeidan hopes that training can be made even more accessible and integrated into standard outpatient procedures.

Study results show that there is a link between leaving the television on, night lights, and smart phones and higher disease rates.

Complex PTSD is characterized by a broad pattern of psychological changes, particularly following prolonged or repetitive traumatic events.

Insurance companies often classify gender-affirming facial surgery as a cosmetic procedure, but a new study provides the first evidence demonstrating the medical basis for transgender patients experiencing gender dysphoria.

The study highlights the need for further research to investigate the impact of correcting sight problems in older adults to prevent cognitive problems and dementia.

It is essential to screen for feelings of detachment to identify individuals who may benefit from preventive care.

Results of analysis confirm that intestinal flora play an important role in health, including mental health.

April Kapu, RN, president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), discusses the future of the nurse practitioner workforce amid ongoing challenges relating to burnout and extreme fatigue and stress.

Reports of less serious crimes in neighborhoods with the pilot program fell by 34% relative to crime levels observed in neighborhoods where the program was unavailable.

These findings strengthen the challenges of online meeting platforms and raise the issue of the psychological problems that may be occurring in people participating in online activities, such as anxiety and depression.

April Kapu, RN, president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), discusses the latest guidance from the CDC on recommending a fourth booster for seniors and immunocompromised individuals.

April Kapu, RN, president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), discusses how trauma and burnout are continuing to impact the lives of frontline providers and health care workers, including nurse practitioners.

Based on the data, Guthmuller observed that ill health was the primary factor correlated with loneliness in older age.

The new educational content series for nurses treating patients with pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary arterial hypertension is set to be more unique than other programs.

Earlier research has suggested that psychopaths may have an overly active striatum but have not conclusively determined the impact of its size on behaviors.

The purpose of the study was to get a better glimpse of the perspective of nurses working in the United States on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic’s first wave.

To assess one potential source of diminished ovarian reserve, the researchers looked to the potential role of stress in this process.

Individuals with college debt have a higher risk of cardiovascular illness, undermining the typical benefits of a post-secondary education, data indicate.

Pre-exposure prophylaxis can effectively reduce the risk of HIV transmission.

Three in 5 say it is hard to get kids to eat well-balanced diets, because of not eating enough fruits and vegetables, pickiness, and other reasons.

With the right expertise and tools, pediatric health care professionals can make a positive impact in the lives of these young people.

These individuals were 3 times more likely to be cured of the infectious disease than those referred out to local clinics through patient navigation services, clinical trial results indicate.

Findings demonstrate that patients with certain psychiatric conditions, particularly those aged 65 and older, face risks that are on par with other conditions.

Zee added that the results indicate that a similar effect is also present when exposure to light occurs during nighttime sleep.

Study results show that an individual received little or no relief from doing yoga, eliminating certain foods, practicing medication, or taking prescribed medications.

Navitoclax is an investigational, oral BCL-XL/BCL-2 inhibitor that is designed to activate programmed cell death in cancer cells.

Higher consumption of cooked or uncooked vegetables is unlikely to affect the risk of CVD.