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Immediate access to gender-affirming hormone therapy eases distress, depression, suicidal thoughts for transgender adults, research findings | Cnn

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Cnn Timely access to hormone therapy may be a key tool in improving the mental health of transgender people, according to new research. In the research, which was presented at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting on Sunday, a team of scientists from the University of Melbourne found that shortening the waiting period for gender-affirming testosterone … Read more

Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults have been diagnosed with depression: CDC report

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Mental health From Brooke Steinberg June 16, 2023 | 10:02 Well that’s depressing. A new report released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that nearly 1 in 5 adults in the United States have been diagnosed with depression, and prevalence varies depending on where they live. In 2020, 18.4% of US … Read more

Reducing social media use to 30 minutes a day reduces anxiety and depression in young adults

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AMES, Iowa —Social media, like so many other things in life, is best enjoyed in moderation. That’s the main finding of a team from Iowa State University, which focused on young adults and their mental health. When a group of college students limited their social media use to just 30 minutes a day, the participants … Read more

Unblocking the Fountain of Youth: Diet and exercise have a major impact on cognition in older adults

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Given the vast number of people in the United States approaching age 65, interdisciplinary research into factors influencing the trajectory of cognition and brain aging in older adults is needed. In a recent review posted in nutrients, Researchers examine the collective effect of diet and exercise interventions on age-related cognition and brain health changes. Study: … Read more