Depression

Why omega-3 fats can help beat depression

The omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are found in oily fish. In a new study from the National...

People with depression lack this stuff in the brain to fight chronic stress

In a new study from Emory University, researchers found a novel biomarker indicating resilience to chronic stress. But this biomarker is largely absent in people...

Common depression drugs may help treat cancer, study finds

A class of drug called monoamine oxidase inhibitors is commonly prescribed to treat depression; the medications work by boosting levels of serotonin, the brain’s...

Low doses of ‘laughing gas’ could treat depression fast and effectively

In a new study from the University of Chicago, researchers found that a single inhalation session with 25% nitrous oxide gas was nearly as...

Scientists find best depression treatment in people with heart disease

In a new study from RCSI University of Medicine, researchers found that exercise is probably the most effective short-term treatment for depression in people...

Defying your body clock may lead to depression, anxiety, study finds

In a new study from the University of Exeter, researchers found that people whose sleep pattern goes against their natural body clock are more...

Scientists find new way to help people manage depression and bipolar

In a new study from Vanderbilt University, researchers found that the seasonal rate of change in daylight has the greatest effect on illnesses with...

Your gut health plays a big role in high blood pressure and depression

In a new study from the University of Florida, researchers solved the elusive medical mystery of why many adults have both high blood pressure...

Depression and anxiety may increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease

In a recent study published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology, researchers found that there is a high prevalence of symptoms of anxiety and...

Your walking speed may show your dementia and depression risks

How fast you walk can tell a lot about your overall health. Recent research has used this information to predict a person’s risk of...