Patients diagnosed with common cardiac conditions should also be screened for dementia and depression, new brain-heart clinical guidelines recommend.

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Background: Although brain and heart conditions share overlapping risk factors and commonly co-occur, current cardiac and neurologic clinical guidelines are typically produced within specialty silos.

The study highlights alarming global trends in inactivity. According to the researchers, “almost one out of three adults, and eight out of 10 adolescents, do not meet WHO physical activity guidelines.

Investigating omega-3 fatty acids, this review highlights their impact on mental health, inflammation, and the potential for therapeutic use in disorders.

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Objectives Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is recommended as a first-line treatment for depression and anxiety disorders, ...

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