Deteriorating vision is linked to increased severity of depressive symptoms, the study found

Retina neurons and cells. (Photo credit: NIGMS)

A new study of patients with glaucoma in Russia reports a strong association between the degree of retinal ganglion cell loss and the severity of depressive symptoms. The loss of ganglion cells that occurs due to glaucoma impairs the perception of light and thus results in a decrease in the quality of vision. This study … Read more

Women who drink alcohol have an increased risk of sexual dysfunction

Women who drink alcohol have an increased risk of sexual dysfunction

Many people know that alcohol can negatively impact a man’s sexual performance, but what about women? According to a study published in BMC Women’s Healthwomen have a much higher risk of experiencing sexual dysfunction when they drink alcohol. Sex plays an important role in people’s lives and can affect their overall well-being and quality of … Read more