Antidepressants may work better than exercise for older people with depression
In a study from Albacete Zone VIII Health Center, scientists found antidepressants may be more effective than exercise for seniors with depression.
They assigned 347...
Depression is hard to treat in older people with metabolic syndrome
Scientists from Washington University in St. Louis found that having Metabolic Syndrome makes it harder for older adults to respond to therapies for depression.
Metabolic...
People with arthritis may have higher risks of dementia and depression
In a study from Odense University Hospital, scientists found higher risks of dementia and depression in people with arthritis.
They used data from the DANBIO...
Vitamin D may reduce depression symptoms in adults
Scientists from Finnish, Australia, and the U.S. found that vitamin D supplementation may alleviate depressive symptoms in adults with depression.
Depressive symptoms cause a big...
Scientists find new way to detect late-life depression in older people
Scientists from the University of Connecticut found a new biomarker to detect late-life depression in older people.
Major depression in older adults is very common,...
New eye simulation method could reduce depression and dementia symptoms
Scientists from The University of Hong Kong and elsewhere found that the electrical stimulation of the eye surface could reduce depression-like symptoms and improve...
Inflammation is not always linked to depression, study finds
Multiple prior studies have found higher levels of inflammation in older individuals with depression.
In a study from Penn Medicine, scientists found that clinically depressed...
Some vegetarian diets may be linked to depression, study finds
Not all vegan and vegetarian diets are healthy—and one consequence of a low-quality plant-based diet could be poorer mental health.
Scientists from Bond University found...
Mental health may influence your risk of breakthrough COVID-19
In a recent study from UC San Francisco, scientists found that people who are vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 and have a history of certain mental...
Massage could help treat anxiety disorder, study finds
In a study from Emory University, scientists found that Swedish massage therapy provides a strong improvement in symptoms of people with a generalized anxiety...