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Smartwatches May Be Able to Detect Depression Symptoms A joint research team from Korea and the United States has developed technology to predict symptoms of depression, from the activity and heart...
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Could Changes in Your Memory Actually Be Symptoms of Depression?
Classic symptoms of depression include feelings such as sadness, hopelessness, and anxiety, among other changes. Depression may also lead to a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed and the...
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Navigating Depression Later in Life
Imagine a dear friend who used to be the life of every gathering—laughing, smiling, and always having a kind word for others. Lately, you’ve noticed she’s withdrawn, rarely attends social events, and...
View ArticleKeep Walking to Lower Your Depression Risk
In an analysis of 33 observational studies involving more than 96,000 adults, researchers found that higher daily step counts were associated with fewer depressive symptoms. The research, published...
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What You Should Know About the Overlap of Anxiety and Depression
By themselves, anxiety and depression can have seriously detrimental impacts on a person’s mental and physical health, relationships, work life, and overall well-being. So, when the two mood...
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How Do Antidepressants Change How You Think and Feel?
An estimated one in 10 people in the United States take antidepressant medications. Most people take them for symptoms of depression, but the drugs are also prescribed to help individuals deal with...
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The Power of Strength
If you’ve noticed it’s a bit harder to lift groceries, do chores around the house, or work in the garden, it may be time to focus on rebuilding your strength. “A natural part of aging is loss of muscle...
View ArticlePost-Heart Attack Blues
Experiencing a heart attack is a life-altering event that impacts physical health and often mental health, too. Research suggests that about 30% of heart attack survivors experience some form of...
View ArticleNewsbites: Cognitive decline; intermittent fasting and weight loss; physical...
Eating Fruits and Vegetables May Lower Risk for Cognitive Decline Research has suggested an association between eating fruits and vegetables and better brain health. A recent study attempted to narrow...
View ArticleLicensed Clinical Social Workers
Q: My niece is getting counseling from a licensed clinical social worker rather than a psychologist or other type of therapist. Is it common for social workers to offer mental health counseling? A:...
View ArticleKeeping Your Body and Brain Busy: How Exercise Supports Memory and Cognition
While exercise is still mostly associated with cardiovascular fitness, weight management, and reducing the risks of diabetes and other conditions, physical activity is also a critical component of...
View ArticleAsk the Doctor January 2024
Q: Is short-term memory the same as working memory? A: Because aspects of working memory and short-term memory overlap, they are sometimes used interchangeably. But, generally, they are thought of as...
View ArticleOvercoming a Depressive Episode Can Still Leave You Thinking Negatively
A major depressive episode can last a couple of weeks, months, oreven years. But with treatment, you may be able to restore your quality of life and the feelings and activities you enjoyed before the...
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What to Know About Late-Life Depression and the Challenges of Getting the...
As you get older, you may find yourself becoming more relaxed and enjoying your grandchildren, hobbies or travel that were harder to find time for in your working life. A study published a few years...
View ArticleDepression Symptoms Associated with Higher Stroke Risk
The ongoing INTERSTROKE study, which involves thousands of people from 32 nations around the world, has studied numerous stroke risk factors, with the goal of reducing the prevalence of stroke, which...
View ArticleActs of Kindness Help Relieve Depression
People suffering from symptoms of depression or anxiety may be able to ease their conditions by doing good deeds for others, new research shows. The study found that performing acts of kindness led to...
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Prehabilitation Improves Cancer Outcomes
No one wants to hear the words, “You have cancer,” but the American Cancer Society estimates that 1.9 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer this year. After receiving a cancer diagnosis, it’s...
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Exercise May Be More Effective Than Medicines to Manage Mental Health
© RoxiRosita | Getty Images A review of studies involving more than 128,000 people found that physical activity is not only beneficial for improving symptoms of depression and anxiety, but that regular...
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Inflammation Can Harm as Well as Heal
Most of us have suffered the swelling, redness, and warmth that develop after a minor injury, such as straining a muscle. This acute inflammation is an appropriate response to repairing injured tissue...
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6 Answers to Important Questions You May Have Before Starting Antidepressants
It’s estimated that more than one in 10 Americans take or have taken antidepressant medications, and those numbers appear to be climbing. But unlike many commonly used drugs, antidepressants aren’t as...
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