Like Son, Like Father: Bipolar Through The Generations

Like Son, Like Father: Bipolar Through The Generations

When my life was in decay, my brain on fire, and I was lost in excruciating depression, it was my dad who rescued me. When I was drinking two six-packs of beer or more every night and smoking crack cocaine, it was my dad who flew from Hawaii to Chicago to spearhead my intervention and … Read more

Gen X, Millennials in Worse Health Than Prior Generations

Gen X, Millennials in Worse Health Than Prior Generations

By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, March 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Medicine may have advanced by leaps and bounds over the last century, but Generation X and millennials are in worse health than their parents and grandparents were at their age. That’s the conclusion of a new study that looked at markers of physical … Read more

Brain Donation: A Gift for Future Generations

Brain Donation: A Gift for Future Generations

Our brains are amazing, intricate networks that help us think, love, and breathe. But sometimes things go awry and cause brain disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. By studying the brains of people who have died — both those who had a brain disorder and those who were healthy during life — researchers … Read more

Are Boomers Less Sharp Than Previous Generations?

Are Boomers Less Sharp Than Previous Generations?

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Aging baby boomers may not be as mentally sharp as their parents were, a new study suggests — raising questions about what the pattern could mean for future dementia rates. Looking at two decades’ worth of data on U.S. adults, the study found generational differences in tests … Read more