Tai chi could reduce depression and anxiety in these people
In a new study from the University of Arizona, researchers found that tai chi may reduce depression, anxiety and stress plus improve sleep in...
Some people with depression may develop Alzheimer’s-related protein in brain
In a new study from The University of Texas, researchers found that middle-aged people with depressive symptoms who carry a genetic variation called apolipoprotein...
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...