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Experts cite lack of awareness Why many don't seek treatment for OCD

Experts cite lack of awareness Why many don’t seek treatment for OCD

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is the fifth most debilitating psychiatric condition, but few people seek treatment for it, experts said Sunday. According to the WHO, only about 35-40% of people with this disorder seek therapy. The number of people who receive evidence-based treatment for the disorder is less than 10%. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is twice as …

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Anti-aging drugs seek to eliminate ‘zombie’ cells – but could that be dangerous?

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Senescent cells are distinguished by the fact that they eventually stop multiplying but do not die as expected. Senescent cells help heal damaged tissue According to a recent study from the University of California, San Francisco, not all senescent cells are harmful “zombies” that must be eliminated to avoid age-related diseases. Instead, some of them …

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Louisianans Benefiting from Medicaid Expansion Can Seek Care Across the River at Natchez Hospital - Louisiana Illuminator

Louisianans Benefiting from Medicaid Expansion Can Seek Care Across the River at Natchez Hospital – Louisiana Illuminator

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Just across the Mississippi River bridge from Natchez are the Louisiana towns of Vidalia, Ferriday, and other communities where there are people who have health care coverage thanks to the Medicaid expansion. These Louisianans, if they are in the correct Medicaid health care network, can get medical services across the Mississippi Bridge at Merit Natchez …

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Parkinson's disease patients and researchers seek exercise 'prescription'

Parkinson’s disease patients and researchers seek exercise ‘prescription’

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Comment this story Comment Retired running coach Bob Sevene, 79, struggled after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019. The long-time runner suddenly started leaning to the right and was unable to straighten up . He started wearing a back brace and using a walker. A year ago, Sevene began twice-weekly exercise classes designed for …

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Screening and forum seek to 'shed light' on young people struggling with mental illness

Screening and forum seek to ‘shed light’ on young people struggling with mental illness

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GREAT BARRINGTON — Talking openly about young people’s mental health is half the battle, say organizers of a weekend community event. On Sunday afternoon, the Berkshire International Film Festival, in conjunction with the Austen Riggs Center, will convene a candid discussion about mental illness and suicide prevention, “Shine the Light,” aided by the screening of …

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