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• Aphasia Affects Brain Similar to Alzheimer's, But Without Memory Loss

  

  01/13/2021—A rare brain disease that causes loss of language skills doesn't lead to memory loss, a new study finds. More

• Pot Use Rises as Year Goes on: Study

  

  01/13/2021—Here's a New Year's resolution that might be more common than you think: quitting pot. A new study suggests it might explain why marijuana use typically falls at the start of the year and then increases as the year unfolds. More

• AHA News: Sleep Disorders Plague Stroke Survivors – and Put Them at Risk

  

  01/07/2021—People who have strokes or mini-strokes often experience a wide range of sleep disorders in the months that follow, a problem that can put them at increased risk for subsequent strokes, an analysis shows. More

• AHA News: Pandemic Pods Offer Social Relief, But There Are Risks

  

  01/06/2021—"There's maybe a false sense of security with these pod arrangements," said Melissa Hawkins, director of the Public Health Scholars Program at American University in Washington, D.C. That's a serious issue as people grow eager for more contact, but vaccinations are months away for most. More

• Survey Shows Mental Woes Spiked in U.S. Pandemic's First Months

  

  01/06/2021—It may be no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic is causing some Americans significant psychological distress. That mental trauma hit people hard, even early in the pandemic, new research shows. More

• How to Sleep Better in 2021

  

  01/01/2021—If you're like most American adults, you're not getting enough sleep. This could be the year to change that, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), which recommends adults get at least seven hours of sleep each night. A survey conducted in July showed that 85% of adults in the United States get less. More

• Saying 'I Understand' Makes a Real Difference, Study Shows

  

  12/30/2020—Showing support for a person's upset over something they've experienced can actually help boost their positive feelings, new research shows. More

• ADHD Raises Adult Suicide Risk, Especially for Women

  

  12/29/2020—Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a strikingly high prevalence of attempted suicide, with women being at particular risk, researchers say. More

• Counseling on Gun Safety Could Cut Suicide Rate in Military: Study

  

  12/29/2020—When U.S. military personnel get gun locks and counseling on safe storage of their weapons, they store those guns safely, and that could be key to lowering the military suicide rate, researchers report. More

• Caring for Elderly Loved Ones During a Holiday Lockdown

  

  12/24/2020—While everyone is dealing with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, older adults may feel the loss of holiday traditions the most. More

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