Health bulletin

Migraines tied to raised risk of depression, suicidal thoughts

People who suffer from migraines are twice as likely to be depressed as others without the debilitating headaches, according to a new study published recently in the journal Depression Research and Treatment.
And those who experience migraines, particularly people younger than 30, are also more likely to consider suicide, the Canadian researchers said. Routine screenings and interventions are needed for those migraine sufferers at greatest risk for both depression and suicidal thoughts, the study authors contend.

Light exercise might reduce risk of kidney stones

Just a little exercise each week — jogging for an hour or walking for about three hours — can reduce the risk of developing kidney stones by up to 31 percent, according to a new study published recently in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
Researchers looking at data on more than 84,000 postmenopausal women found that engaging in any type of light physical activity can help prevent the formation of these pebbles in the kidneys. Even light gardening might curb their development, according to the study.