Posts Tagged ‘depression’
Green areas in cities promote wellbeing
An interdisciplinary study suggests green spaces in urban areas can directly improve the wellbeing of people. …
Read Full ArticleStress during pregnancy may affect baby’s sex, risk of preterm birth
A new study identifies the types of physical and psychological stress during pregnancy that can affect fetal and child development as well as birth outcomes. …
Read Full ArticleLong-term study data shows DBS is effective treatment for most severe form of depression
Study finds deep brain stimulation (DBS) of an area in the brain called the subcallosal cingulate (SCC) provides a robust, sustained antidepressant effect. …
Read Full ArticleWomen at greater risk of depression, anxiety after hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is associated with an increased risk of long-term mental health issues, especially depression and anxiety, …
Read Full ArticleExcess body fat increases the risk of depression
A new study shows that carrying ten kilograms of excess body fat increase the risk of depression by seventeen percent. The more fat, the greater the probability of developing depression. …
Read Full ArticleAlzheimer’s disease destroys neurons that keep us awake
Study suggests Tau tangles, not amyloid plaques, cause excessive daytime sleepiness associated with Alzheimer’s Disease. …
Read Full ArticleScientists discovered how chronic stress causes brain damage
Researchers have discovered that chronic stress causes autophagic death of adult hippocampal neural stem cells (NSCs). …
Read Full ArticleKetamine isn’t an opioid and treats depression in a unique way
In a new paper, researchers clarify ketamine’s mechanism of action in hopes of restoring the therapy’s standing among health care professionals and the public. …
Read Full ArticleHow is urban green space associated with mental health?
A new observational study looked at how green space is associated with mental health. …
Read Full ArticleAntidepressants reduce deaths by more than a third in patients with diabetes
Population-based study finds antidepressants reduce deaths by more than a third in patients with diabetes and depression. …
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