Mental drug use linked to higher dementia risk in Covid-19 patients
Older adults who had been taking psychotropic medication before being hospitalized due to COVID-19 faced a higher risk of developing dementia.
Second med may treat depression better in older people
Older adults with treatment-resistant depression, augmenting their current antidepressant with an antipsychotic drug is more effective than switching between antidepressants.
Understanding depression and how a special drug might help
Depression is a mental health problem that can make a person feel sad, hopeless, or lose interest in things they usually enjoy.
Sometimes, people with...
Looking deeper into depression: New discoveries about our immune system
More people with depression, also known as major depressive disorder (MDD), might have active immune systems than we thought before.
Depression and inflammation in older adults: a new perspective
A team of scientists at Penn Medicine made an interesting discovery.
They found that older people who feel very sad or depressed do not necessarily...
Meditation boosts quality of life in people with heart disease
A four-month meditation practice can significantly enhance the quality of life for patients diagnosed with coronary artery disease.
What parents should know about eating disorders
If you or someone you know is in immediate need of help for an eating disorder, or any mental health crisis, the national 988...
How to ease depression in older adults
Depression is common among older adults. But treatment with the standard type of drugs, called antidepressants, doesn’t always work.
Are packaged snacks affecting your mood? Unpacking the science
We all love a tasty snack, don't we? But did you know that the processed foods we eat might be affecting our mood?
How to ease depression in older adults
Depression is common among older adults.
But treatment with the standard type of drugs, called antidepressants, doesn’t always work.
When depression remains after trying a couple...