This depression drug could also protect against heart disease
In a recent study presented at the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics annual meeting, researchers found that the antidepression drug duloxetine could...
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...
Beyond remission: From alcohol dependence to optimal mental health
In a new study from Carleton University, researchers found that the possibility of ending alcohol dependency gets easier with age.
Moreover, more than half of...
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...
The head is connected to the heart – and can influence health
A growing body of research shows good mental health can improve heart health and reduce cardiovascular risks, while poor mental health can increase the...
Drinking alcohol for a long time may cause these mental problems
Deep within the brain, a small almond-shaped region called the amygdala plays a vital role in how we exhibit emotion, behavior and motivation.
Understandably, it’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...