8 things to know about depression and complementary health approaches
Many people with depression turn to a complementary health approach in addition to or in place of conventional treatment.
Research suggests that some approaches may...
Hurtful emotions: How to understand self-harm
People deal with difficult feelings in all sorts of ways. They may talk with friends, go work out, or listen to music.
But some people...
Why “magic mushrooms” could help treat depression
Scientists from Imperial College London found psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms, helps to "open up" depressed people's brains, even after use,...
When unwanted thoughts intrude: Understanding obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
It’s common to worry about things like germs or to double check that the stove is turned off.
But for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD),...
Sitting during COVID-19 pandemic linked to depression, study finds
Scientists from Iowa State University found that people who spent more time sitting during the COVID-19 pandemic were likely to have higher depression symptoms.
The...
This TB drug could fight fear and anxiety, study finds
Scientists from the University of Texas found that A medication used as a second line of defense against tuberculosis could enhance therapy for fear...
4 types of eating disorders you need to know
There is a commonly held misconception that eating disorders are a lifestyle choice.
Eating disorders are actually serious and often fatal illnesses that are associated...
This common depression drug may help treat deadly brain cancer
Scientists from Stanford University found that a common antidepressant, fluoxetine (commonly known as Prozac), appears to target glioblastoma.
Further, real-world data from electronic medical records...
Fitness tracker watches could boost your anxiety
Scientists from the University of Copenhagen found that while health apps and fitness tracker watches can help shape a healthy lifestyle, they can also...
Depression symptoms linked to high heart disease risk
Scientists from the University of Granada found heart risk factors are linked to an increased risk of depression in older adults.
The research is published...