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4:01am, 1st May, 2019

Suicide attempts by self-poisoning have more than doubled in teens, young adults

(Nationwide Children's Hospital) A new study from Nationwide Children's Hospital and the Central Ohio Poison Center found rates of suicide attempts by self-poisoning among adolescents have more than doubled in the last decade in the US, and...

When is sexting associated with psychological distress among young adults?

12:08pm, 23rd April, 2019

Humans

When is sexting associated with psychological distress among young adults?

(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News) While sending or receiving nude electronic images may not always be associated with poorer mental health, being coerced to do so and receiving unwanted sexts was linked to a higher likelihood of depre...

Novel tool gauges rural, older adults' knowledge of Alzheimer's

4:22am, 8th April, 2019

Humans

Novel tool gauges rural, older adults' knowledge of Alzheimer's

(Florida Atlantic University) Nursing researchers have developed a novel tool called the "Basic Knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease," to measure and assess Alzheimer's knowledge in rural and underserved communities, in a way that matches their...

Treating diabetes in older adults requires simpler medication regimens, looser glycemic targets

12:06pm, 23rd March, 2019

Humans

Treating diabetes in older adults requires simpler medication regimens, looser glycemic targets

(The Endocrine Society) Simplifying medication regimens and tailoring glycemic targets in older adults with diabetes improves adherence and avoids treatment-related complications, according to a Clinical Practice Guideline issued today by the Endocri...

Older adults with type 1 diabetes often not aware of hypoglycemia

10:25am, 23rd March, 2019

Humans

Older adults with type 1 diabetes often not aware of hypoglycemia

(The Endocrine Society) Older adults with type 1 diabetes typically have low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, for more than an hour a day, suggests research to be presented Monday, March 25, at ENDO 2019, the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society, in...

Robot-guided video game gets older adults learning and working together

6:03pm, 18th March, 2019

Humans

Robot-guided video game gets older adults learning and working together

(Vanderbilt University) The game isn't about talking robots or colorful books. It's about getting seniors in the early stages of dementia out of their rooms, moving their bodies and, most importantly, working together.

How young adults experience pain affects self-injury, Rutgers study finds

5:45am, 27th February, 2019

Humans

How young adults experience pain affects self-injury, Rutgers study finds

(Rutgers University) Teen-agers and young adults who intentionally hurt themselves engage in such behavior based, in part, on how they experience pain and their emotional distress, according to a Rutgers study.

Older Adults Are Especially Prone to Social Media Bubbles

11:10pm, 21st February, 2019

Tech

Older Adults Are Especially Prone to Social Media Bubbles

Research suggests fake news will become an even bigger problem as the population ages-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Despite America's protein craze, adults are still missing the mark according to new study

8:42am, 20th February, 2019

Humans

Despite America's protein craze, adults are still missing the mark according to new study

(GCI Health NY) Research reveals more than 1 in 3 Americans 50+ aren't meeting the recommended protein intake and it's saying a lot about their diets and healthTiming matters -- eating protein evenly throughout the day, and even before bedt...

Study: Serious health concerns missed in older adults

1:49pm, 8th February, 2019

Humans

Study: Serious health concerns missed in older adults

(University of Washington Health Sciences/UW Medicine) Researchers examined the prevalence and impact of six common symptoms (pain, fatigue, depression, anxiety, breathing difficulty, sleep problems) and found that nearly half of adults ages 65 and o...

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Suicide attempts by self-poisoning have more than doubled in teens, young adults

When is sexting associated with psychological distress among young adults?

Novel tool gauges rural, older adults' knowledge of Alzheimer's

Treating diabetes in older adults requires simpler medication regimens, looser glycemic targets

Older adults with type 1 diabetes often not aware of hypoglycemia

Robot-guided video game gets older adults learning and working together

How young adults experience pain affects self-injury, Rutgers study finds

Older Adults Are Especially Prone to Social Media Bubbles

Despite America's protein craze, adults are still missing the mark according to new study

Study: Serious health concerns missed in older adults

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