People with depression are less likely to have children
Women are at their greatest risk for depression during their childbearing years.
In a study from the Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies, scientists found depression...
Low to moderate stress is good for you, shows study
The holidays are a stressful time for many, but that may not be a bad thing when it comes to your brain functioning.
Research shows the key to depression recovery
In a recent study from the University of Toronto, scientists found that feeling sensations, including ones connected to sadness, may be key to depression...
1 in 8 older people had depression for the first time during pandemic
In a study from the University of Toronto, scientists found that approximately 1 in 8 older adults developed depression for the first time during...
This common blood pressure drug linked to high suicide risk
In a new study, researchers found that a common type of blood pressure medication might be associated with an increased risk of suicide.
Depression drugs linked to doubled death risk in heart disease
In a recent study from Copenhagen University Hospital, scientists found antidepressants and other psychiatric medications are linked to an almost doubled risk of premature...
How exercise keeps your brain healthy and protects it against depression and anxiety
We know how exercise improves cardiovascular, metabolic and related health. What we may not know is how this happens within the brain.
Patients suffering with hard-to-treat depression may get relief from noninvasive magnetic brain stimulation
Not only is depression a debilitating disease, but it is also widespread. Approximately 20 million adult Americans experience at least one episode of depression...
Scientists find new drugs for depression and anxiety disorders
Currently, various classes of drugs are available for the treatment of mental illnesses, such as depression and anxiety disorders.
However, although these drugs confer benefits,...
Dog owners may have higher risks of anxiety, depression
It is often believed that a close relationship between owners and their dogs can bring many mental health benefits to owners.
But in a study...