Inflammation could be the missing link between chronic pain and depression
Chronic pain affects nearly 30% of people around the world, and for many, it doesn't come alone.
Depression is a common companion, with those suffering...
17 risk factors may link stroke, dementia, and depression in later life
A new review has found that stroke, dementia, and depression in older adults share many of the same risk factors—17 in total. This means...
Anti-inflammatory drug could boost motivation in depression
A new study from Emory University has found that a drug commonly used to treat physical illnesses might also help people with depression, especially...
Laughing gas may help treat treatment-resistant depression
While many medications exist for treating major depression, about one in three patients don’t get better even after trying several antidepressants. This difficult condition...
Long-term use of depression drug may increase risk of sudden heart death
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a tragic and unexpected event that happens when the heart suddenly stops beating. It often occurs without warning, sometimes...
17 simple lifestyle changes can prevent stroke, dementia, depression
As people grow older, many worry about conditions like stroke, dementia, and depression later in life. These brain-related diseases can deeply affect memory, movement,...
How an anti-inflammatory drug could reduce depression
A recent study from Emory University offers new hope for people with depression—especially those who struggle with low motivation, a common and difficult symptom...
Too much screen time may harm teen girls’ sleep and mental health, study finds
A new study from Sweden has found that spending too much time on screens can lead to poor sleep and increased depression in teenagers—especially...
Why Ritalin works for some with ADHD and not others
A new study has uncovered why stimulant medications like Ritalin don’t help everyone with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
While nearly 16 million adults in...
Doing one new thing a day may boost memory and mood, study finds
A new study from the University of Toronto suggests that doing just one new thing each day—no matter how small—can significantly improve memory, mood,...