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...
Depression, memory loss, and aging: the role of telomere length
As people grow older, they may notice changes in their mood and memory. Some people might feel down more often or forget things.
A recent...
Being flexible can protect mental health in people with chronic pain
Pain is a part of life. But for one in five people, pain isn't just an occasional inconvenience - it's a constant companion.
This is...