Study uncovers a neural brake that limits motivation during unpleasant situations
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Breastfeeding linked to reduced maternal depression and anxiety up to ten years
Breastfeeding may lower mothers’ later life risks of depression and anxiety for up to 10 years after pregnancy,…
Exercise may relieve depression as effectively as antidepressants
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Exercise Treats Depression as Well as Therapy or Meds, Review Finds
A dose of the gym might do wonders for both an ailing body and mind. A report out…
Acupuncture may help ICU patients recover faster
As ICU survival improves, researchers are exploring whether acupuncture could become a low-risk, evidence-informed add-on to critical care,…
‘I was scared to take antidepressants, but they saved my marriage’
Sally’s relationship was at breaking point when she decided to take antidepressants (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) After years of…
Depression links to chronic headaches through weight and diet, not physical activity alone
Large population data from Iran show that body weight and iron intake help statistically explain the depression–headache link,…
Bipolar Disorder Is Not a Mood Disorder
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Stephen M. Strakowski, MD: Hello, and thank you so much for…
Researcher calls for more data on gambling-related suicides
Warning: This story contains discussion of addiction and suicide. Last month, Paul Fung’s friend took his life after…
Aparna Nancherla jokes about mental health, but also takes it seriously — and she’s got tips
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Astroglial kappa opioid receptor-mediated reduction of glutamate exchanger xCT in the prelimbic cortex underlies chronic stress-induced depressive-like behaviors
Monroe SM, Harkness KL. Major depression and its recurrences: life course matters. Annu Rev Clin Psychol. 2022;18:329–57. Article …
Which depression symptoms may predict dementia?
Share on PinterestMidlife depression may predict dementia risk, a new study suggests. Image credit: Olga Pankova/Getty ImagesIn 2021,…