Depression

Cycling or walking to work can improve mental and physical health

A large study has found that people who walk or cycle to work or school may have better mental and physical health than those...

Exercise can help people with osteoarthritis cope with depression

A new study suggests that staying active might be especially important for people with osteoarthritis who experience more severe pain. According to research published in...

Eating more fruits in midlife could prevent depression in later years, study finds

As the global population ages, many older adults experience symptoms of depression. These symptoms can include feelings of sadness, lack of enjoyment, slower thinking, reduced...

Scientists discover how therapy can rewire the brain to help treat depression

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a common and effective treatment for depression, helping people develop skills to deal with everyday problems, build healthier habits,...

Study shows pet owners don’t have better mental health

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people turned to pets for comfort and companionship, leading to a rise in pet adoptions, often referred to as...

Depression may be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, new study suggests

A new study suggests that depression in some people might be linked to the same toxic plaques in the brain that are associated with...

How massage therapy can help reduce nurse burnout

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses faced high levels of burnout and staffing shortages due to the stressful nature of their job. The pandemic...

Short mindful breathing eases cancer pain and anxiety

A recent study published in the BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care suggests that just 20 minutes of mindful breathing can significantly reduce the intensity and unpleasantness...

Matthew Perry was getting ketamine treatment for depression. What is this and what are...

Federal prosecutors announced they charged five people with providing actor Matthew Perry with the ketamine that led to his death last October. Perry’s assistant, two...

This depression drug may increase death risk, study finds

A study conducted by researchers from Rutgers University and Columbia University has uncovered a troubling link between the use of newer antipsychotic medications and...