Mental Health
News
Long-term Benzodiazepine Use May Contribute to Risk for Alzheimer’s
Key clinical point: Benzodiazepines should be used for as short a duration as possible, preferably with formulations that have a short half life,...
News
Yoga as Therapy: When Is It Helpful?
Good evidence supports the use of specific types of yoga for low back pain, depression, and anxiety. Fair evidence is available for 4 other...
CE/CME
Preconception Health Care
Although accreditation for this CE/CME activity has expired, and the posttest is no longer available, you can still read the full article.
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Late-life Hypertension May Reduce Dementia Risk
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Anxiety Heightens Risk of Stroke
Major finding: Every one standard deviation increase in anxiety was associated with a 17% increase in stroke risk following adjustment for...
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Can Yoga Reduce Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression?
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Poor Cardiovascular Health Predicted Cognitive Impairment
Key clinical point: Intermediate or high cardiovascular health can lower the risk of cognitive impairment, compared with low CVH.
Clinical Review
Autism: Why the rise in rates?
Our improved understanding of the disorder and increasingly sensitive diagnostic tools are playing a role—but so are some other factors.
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Patients in Rural Areas Embracing Telepsychiatry
Key clinical point: Telepsychiatry appears to be a valuable tool for delivering mental health services to patients living in rural areas.Major...