One dose of ketamine could relieve depression for months
Major depressive disorder (MDD) affects nearly 10% of Americans at any given time, and as many as 20% will experience symptoms at some point...
Low-calorie diets may increase depression risk, study shows
A large new study suggests that following a low-calorie diet may increase the risk of experiencing depressive symptoms, especially in men and people who...
Depression at any age may raise risk of dementia, study finds
A major new study has confirmed that depression—whether it occurs in midlife or later in life—is linked to a higher risk of developing dementia....
Depression increases dementia risk at any age, study finds
A new global study has confirmed that people who experience depression in midlife or later life have a higher risk of developing dementia. The...
Depression drug use in adolescence may increase pain sensitivity in adulthood
As the use of antidepressants in teens continues to rise, new research from The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) suggests that these...
Feel stressed? Your floss might know before you do
A team of engineers at Tufts University has developed a new kind of dental floss that does more than clean your teeth—it can actually...
Diabetes and weight loss drugs may also boost mental well-being, study finds
A major new study from King’s College London suggests that medications used to treat diabetes and obesity may also help improve emotional health.
These drugs,...
Thinking positively about aging helps older adults recover better after a fall
Older adults who have a positive mindset about aging are more likely to recover well after a fall, according to a new study by...
High stress levels in midlife linked to Alzheimer’s risk in women
New research from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) suggests that high levels of the stress...
Mindfulness can strongly reduce anxiety, boost mental well-being
Mindfulness practices are becoming increasingly popular as effective tools for managing anxiety. Whether you are worried about work, finances, or even global events, taking...