Brain stimulation may help treat depression in older adults
In a study from Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, scientists suggest brain stimulation should not be overlooked as an antidepressant treatment for older adults.
In...
Repetitive negative thinking linked to higher dementia risk
Depression and anxiety in mid-life and old age are already known to be risk factors for dementia.
In a recent study from UCL Psychiatry and elsewhere, scientists...
Common depression drug could also help prevent heart disease
A recent study from Texas A&M University found that the antidepression drug duloxetine could be beneficial to patients with both depression and heart disease.
Globally,...
Five precepts of Buddhism may help lower depression risk
In a study from Chiang Mai University, scientists found that people with high levels of neuroticism and stress may be at greater risk for...
When sadness lingers: Understanding and treating depression
It’s normal to feel sad, down, or low at times. But these feelings can sometimes linger. They can get worse, too, eventually making it...
As winter approaches, seasonal depression may set in for millions
Winter's coming. The leaves have fallen, temperatures are dropping and there's less daylight to brighten our moods.
While some enjoy the changing of the seasons,...
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...