Paying attention to these troubling symptoms can prompt early intervention and treatment for dementia. Previously, researchers established a link between depression and dementia. Now, a team from University College London…

A large-scale study conducted by Chinese researchers has uncovered an unexpected link between the consumption of certain minerals and the risk of developing depression and anxiety. It turns out that…

A team from the Berghoffer Medical Research Institute in Australia analyzed genetic predisposition to depression in both men and women. The study found that women carry twice as many depression-related…

Psychologists have long known that life circumstances, stress, genetics, and hormonal changes can contribute to the development of depression and anxiety. However, a new study has introduced another significant factor:…

Are you a night owl? If so, you might be more prone to depression. Researchers at the University of Surrey in the UK studied why night owls tend to be…

If you’ve recently retired and turned to a modest drink to cope with low mood, don’t be too hard on yourself, researchers from the U.S. and Chile say. They found…

A new study arrives as the world ages. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 17 percent of the global population is now 60 years old or older. The researchers…

A comprehensive study by the Center for Medical and Social Research at the University of Castilla-La Mancha in Spain found that the steps we take each day can significantly reduce…

Recently, several studies have uncovered a correlation between symptoms of depression and body temperature. The research team from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) analyzed data from 20,880 individuals…

A recent study by a team at Massachusetts General Hospital found that anxiety and depression can significantly increase the risk of developing potentially life-threatening blood clots, including deep vein thrombosis…

Depression is often called the ailment of the 21st century. It affects about five percent of the global population, with the prevalence of depression among women twice that of men.…

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati found the berry may help older adults combat depression. The study included 30 adults aged 50 to 65—mostly women—in a 12-week trial. All participants…

Researchers at Monash University in Australia conducted the largest study yet on artificial light at night and mental health. The study found that exposure to light at night disrupts the…

That’s the finding of a new large-scale study by researchers at Uppsala University, the Karolinska Institute, and Sophiahemmet University in Sweden. They say the common habit of procrastination points to…

A team led by Dr. Raaj Mehta, a Harvard Medical School faculty member and a physician at Massachusetts General Hospital, analyzed the link between citrus consumption, the gut microbiome, and…

Research suggests artificial sweeteners and ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of depression. Scientists at Harvard University and a Massachusetts hospital evaluated the diets of more than 30,000 middle-aged women;…

People love nuts in one form or another, whether it’s peanuts at the pub, walnuts in a salad, or simply a delicious nut mix. Now there’s another reason to appreciate…

Your daily diet can contribute to depression, and changing it can help relieve symptoms. Researchers at the Center for Nutrition and Mood at Deakin University in Australia confirmed this. They…

Research from several countries over decades has shown that cold exposure can benefit our health. Cold Boosts the Immune System Turning cold water on during a shower for at least…

About 3 percent of adults in the UK have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), the Royal College of Psychiatrists estimates. Many more people feel low at the thought of a long…

Researchers recommend taking steps now to improve future well-being by choosing hobbies that bring enjoyment, whether you do them alone or with others. Studies find that people over 65 who…