Poor sleep is linked to symptoms of depression, research shows

Poor sleep is linked to symptoms of depression, research shows

Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories Rescue Short sleepers who regularly sleep five hours or less at night may be at higher risk for depressive symptoms, according to a study published Thursday. Researchers examined the health data of 7,146 individuals, aged 50 and over in the UK, and found that older people … Read more

Research shows the high toll of dementia on family and financial caregivers

Research shows the high toll of dementia on family and financial caregivers

Most people think of dementia as a disease that affects a person’s brain. But a new study shows the toll it takes on a person’s wallet and bank account – as well as the higher demands it places on their family members. In total, people diagnosed with dementia saw their out-of-pocket spending on health care … Read more