This study shows a major cause of depression in older people
In a recent study at UCL and elsewhere, researchers found that loneliness is responsible for 18% of depression among older people.
They showed that people’s...
Some depression drugs may increase death risk
In a recent study at Rutgers and Columbia University, researchers found an increased death risk in adults with depression who used newer antipsychotic medications...
People with these 2 mental problems may develop Alzheimer’s early
In a new study, researchers found that having depression is known to increase your risk for developing Alzheimer's disease.
They found that if people do...
6 ways to manage COVID-19 depression
Depression is increasing in the United States, in no small part due to COVID-19.
According to recent reports, depressive symptoms are at least three times...
Irregular sleep linked to bad moods and depression
In a new study, researchers found that an irregular sleep schedule can increase a person’s risk of depression over the long term as much...
Common depression drug may be first-ever treatment for osteoarthritis
A disease of the joints, osteoarthritis affects more than 30 million adults and is the fifth-leading cause of disability in the United States.
In a...
This stuff in brain may have big role in depression
In a new study, researchers found that a tiny population of neurons known to be important to appetite may also have a big role...
This depression drug may harm your brain health
In a recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry, researchers found that a commonly used antipsychotic drug olanzapine was linked to adverse changes in brain...
Common supplements for gut health may help reduce depression
Foods that broaden the profile of helpful bacteria in the gut are collectively known as probiotics, while prebiotics is compounds that help these bacteria...
Why sunshine could help treat depression
Looking outside at another cloudy sky, on another dreary winter day in the Midwest?
Experts say it makes sense that a lack of sunshine leaves...