Exercise is more powerful to manage depression than medication, study finds
Researchers from the University of South Australia have found that exercise can be more effective than counseling or common medications for managing depression.
They say...
Weight loss surgery linked to this mental disease, study finds
Researchers have found a correlation between gastric bypass surgery and a heightened risk of non-alcohol substance use disorder, as outlined in a new study...
Ketamine injections for depression? A new study shows promise, but it’s one of many...
Ketamine might be better known as a recreational drug or anaesthetic. But there’s growing evidence for its use for people with hard-to-treat depression.
An Australasian...
Why so blue? Sugar may shrink brain’s grey matter and cause depression
Depression isn't just a feeling of being a little bit down. It's a serious health issue that affects millions of people all over the...
How depression drug ketamine may help suicidal people
Suicide is a tragic and pressing issue in our society. It is the third leading cause of death among individuals aged 10-34, and the...
Bipolar disorder linked to premature death, study confirms
Bipolar disorder is a health condition that makes people experience big mood changes.
People with this disorder are six times more likely to die earlier...
Scientists find a fresh way to treat schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a serious brain disorder that affects about 1 out of every 100 people, or over 2.5 million people in the United States...
How to overcome repetitive negative thinking through meditation
Do you ever find yourself caught in a cycle of negative thoughts? Maybe you ruminate on past mistakes, worry excessively about the future, or...
Back pain and depression strongly connect to each other
Back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting over 619 million people globally.
This number is expected to increase to 840 million within...
Why fighting depression with ketamine is a new hope
In recent years, depression rates have been growing.
A study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that in 2020, almost 1 out of...