Physical activity may lower risk for depression in adults
Apr 14, 2022
Even physical activity below the recommended public health thresholds is associated with a lower risk for depression.
Antidepressant use may aid outcomes in depression and diabetes
Jul 23, 2021
Regular versus poor antidepressant use was tied to a lower risk for advanced diabetic complications and mortality in patients with depression and diabetes.
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia helps prevent major depression
Dec 08, 2021
The rates of major depression were lower among older adults with insomnia disorder who underwent CBT versus sleep education therapy.
Cutting social isolation, loneliness may lower mortality in people with obesity
Jan 24, 2024
The authors say that the findings support efforts to improve social isolation and loneliness.
Extended-release oral ketamine effective for treatment-resistant depression
Jul 17, 2024
Excellent tolerability was seen, with no changes in blood pressure, minimal reports of sedation and minimal dissociation.
Resilience may improve health of older adults with T2DM
Oct 13, 2022
Psychological resilience was associated with better physical function and quality of life.
Modifiable risk factors tied to young-onset dementia
Dec 28, 2023
Some of the factors include social isolation, diabetes, heart disease, vitamin D deficiency, high C-reactive protein and low handgrip strength.
Link between serotonin and depression questioned
Aug 11, 2022
The hypothesis that depression is caused by low serotonin is not supported; some evidence shows a decrease in serotonin with antidepressant use.
Inhaled nitrous oxide explored for treatment-resistant depression
Jun 10, 2021
In a phase 2 trial, 25% nitrous oxide was comparable with 50% nitrous oxide for reducing symptoms, but with fewer adverse effects.
Food for thought: Mediterranean diet may combat depression
By
John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2019
A diet that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, fish oil and nuts over sugar and saturated fats may be good for more than residents’ physical wellbeing. It may also help ward off symptoms of depression, Australian...