Five things to know about depression, and symptoms you may be overlooking
If you've struggled with depression, you're not alone.
It's the most common mental health issue facing adults, and, as of 2021, it affects nearly one...
Insomnia could predict depression, thinking problems in older people,
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder.
With insomnia, people may have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting good quality sleep.
This happens even if you...
Scientists find a major cause of depression in older people
Depression is a mental health condition including persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing a strong negative impact to daily life.
Possible...
5 signs of depression you shouldn’t ignore
It can be painful to watch a friend struggle with their mental health.
Here are some common symptoms of depression to watch for and ways...
Why ketamine could treat depression fast and effectively
In a study from Inserm, CNRS, Sorbonne University, and elsewhere, scientists identified one of the mechanisms explaining the ketamine effect as an antidepressant.
Ketamine, usually...
These mental diseases may increase dementia risk by 2.5 times
In a study from University College London, scientists found people with psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia are 2.5 times more likely than those without...
Why touching a dog can help you reduce stress and depression
In a study from the University of Basel, scientists found that viewing, feeling, and touching real dogs leads to increasingly higher levels of activity...
Suicide risk almost 7 times higher after early diagnosis of dementia
In a study from Queen Mary University of London and the University of Nottingham, scientists found that suicide risk in the first three months...
Stress hormone linked to higher blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
In a study from The Ohio State University, scientists found a clear link between the stress hormone cortisol and higher blood sugar levels in...
Apathy could predict dementia years before other symptoms
In a study from the University of Cambridge, scientists found that apathy—a lack of interest or motivation—could predict the onset of some forms of...