Depression may complicate recovery from peripheral artery disease
People with a vascular condition that commonly affects arteries in the legs could have a tougher road to recovery if they also have depression,...
Taking your ‘mental health temperature’ during COVID-19, Yale expert says
You think you're doing OK when out of the blue it hits: a vague uneasiness—a nagging awareness that something isn't right.
You're waking up in...
Too much of this depression drug may shut down your brain temporarily
Ketamine —an anesthetic and pain relief drug— has recently been proposed as a new treatment for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Beyond its anesthetic actions,...
This thinking style may increase your risk of Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers found that persistently engaging in negative thinking patterns may raise the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
They found 'repetitive negative thinking'...
This mental drug may lead to compulsions and obsessions
A recent review from the University of British Columbia and elsewhere found the use of clozapine, an antipsychotic drug, linked to higher risks of...
Your brain gets bigger if you’re anxious and depressed
In a new study, researchers found depression is linked to areas of the brain shrinking in size, but when depression is paired with anxiety...
Vitamin D does not reduce depression risk, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found vitamin D supplementation does not protect against depression in middle-age or older adulthood.
They found there was no strong...
Meeting recommended weekly exercise levels could lower death risk
In a new study, researchers found adults who meet recommended weekly physical activity levels have a lower risk of death.
The survival benefits are similar...
Google searches during COVID-19 pandemic hint at future increase in suicide
In a new study, researchers found U.S. Google searches for information about financial difficulties and disaster relief increased sharply in March and April compared...
Major depression far more common in U.S. adults than previously believed
In a new study, researchers found that the number of adults in the United States who suffer from major depressive episodes at some point...