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One argument for a role of new neurons in the adult mammalian brain in positive mental health is that a number of behaviors and experiences that affect mental health also alter adult neurogenesis (Eisch, 2002;Jacobs et al, 2000;Lucassen et al, 2009;Samuels and Hen, 2011a). Typically, nega...
This is a mental condition that affects the overall life of an individual. Individuals diagnosed with depression tend to have lack of interest in activities that they once enjoyed, and sexual activities are one of them. Some antidepressants could also facilitate the problem. For instance medication...
This research focused on the mental health issues at adult day centers and used a cluster analysis to profile older persons who received these services. The sample included 280 participants who attended adult day care. The data were collected from intake files using a biopsychosocial framework to ...
The health consequences of an ED affect all the body, including increased risk for bone fractures and osteoporosis, cardiac arrhythmia, dental and gastrointestinal problems, infertility, brain damage, and death. Moreover, people with EDs frequently suffer from other mental health conditions, such as ...
Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in foods such as salmon, tuna, sardines, walnuts, flax seeds, and canola oil. Fish oil supplements are an easy way to boost your intake of omega-3 but check what dosage is best for you with your doctor first....
Increase Your Vitamin C Intake Vitamin C, which is an antioxidant, is an excellent immune system booster, but did you know that it can also help improve fertility? Studies have shown that taking vitamin C twice a day has helped increase sperm count and motility. This can also aid in keepin...
In two studies that included interviews with older adults with mental retardation the majority wanted to continue working rather than retiring (Factor, 1989; Heller et al., 1993). The major reasons were the money earned and the camaraderie of the workplace (Factor, 1989). 3 HEALTH CARE The ...
Periodic diet mimicking fasting, without reduction in total caloric intake, has also been shown to promote adult neurogenesis and improve hippocampal-dependent cognitive performance in mice. These positive effects were correlated with alterations in systemic factors, including IGF-1 levels and receptor ...
8.2.4. Medication A large number of case reports documenting NREM parasomnia episodes following the intake of various types of medications exist (reviewed in [59,68]). The medications cover nearly all psychotropics, but fall primarily into five main classes: non-benzodiazepine sedatives such as ...