Does scrolling through social media contribute to a mental health problem? Probably, according to the author of a recent study, which found that addiction to computer screens, smartphones, TVs, game consoles and other digital devices is linked to mental illness. And while most studies have looked at the effects of screen time on children and …
The University of Southern California and the University of Arizona conducted studies that investigated the correlation between sitting 10 hours a day and an increased risk of dementia in adults ages 60 and older, according to the Deseret News. Even people who exercise daily are at greater risk of dementia if they sit for most …
Antidepressants may inhibit older adults’ ability to drive, according to a new study published in JAMA Open Network. The cohort study found that serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs and SNRIs, respectively), sedatives and hypnotics, as well as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and medicines containing acetaminophen increased the risk of failing a road test over time in …