Older people with depression could benefit from non-drug treatments
Depression is common in older age and with an aging population how late-life depression is managed will become increasingly important.
In a new study, researchers...
This essential nutrient may help fight depression
In a recent study, researchers found that over-the-counter oral magnesium tablets could help treat mild-to-moderate depression.
In addition, the magnesium treatment has fewer side effects.
The...
Exercise may help protect older people from depression
In a new study, researchers at McMaster University have for the first time found that physical activity may help fight depression in seniors by...
Your walking could predict depression risk
In a new study, researchers found older people who were newly diagnosed with depression had a slower walking speed and a shorter step length...
Many older patients may get too many depression drugs
In a new study, researchers found potential overprescribing of antidepressant medications occurred in nearly one-quarter of elderly residents.
The team studied individuals living in Olmsted...
There could be three types of depression
According to the World Health Organization, nearly 300 million people worldwide suffer from depression and these rates are on the rise.
However, doctors and scientists...
Vitamin D deficiency linked to depression in older people
In a new study, researchers found that a deficiency in vitamin D was linked to a substantially increased risk of depression (+75%) over a...
How social media use linked to depression
In a new research study, researchers found a correlation between the use of social media and depression symptoms like loneliness and fatigue.
The study was...
In-person social contact may protect you from depression and PTSD
In a new study, researchers found that in-person social contact may offer some protection against depression and PTSD symptoms, but the same is not...
This anti-seizure drug could strongly reduce symptoms in depression
In a recent study, researchers from Mount Sinai found that patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) could strongly reduce depressive symptoms after being treated...