by University of Reading Focusing too much on the need to enjoy experiences may be contributing to depressive symptoms according to a new study. The paper, published in the Journal of Happiness Studies suggests that placing too much value in feeling happy has the effect of reducing the ability to enjoy experiences. The team from...
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Brain responses as state markers of depression
by University of Jyväskylä Elisa Ruohonen in the research laboratory. Photographer Xueqiao Li. Credit: University of Jyväskylä Depression has been associated with bias in the processing of emotional information. Studies have for example, shown, that depressed individuals attend to negative stimuli, interpret neutral faces as sad and have enhanced recall for negative words. However, the bias...
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Just 35 Minutes of Daily Exercise may Significantly Lower the Risk of Depression even in Predisposed Individuals
The idea that exercise may confer both physical and psychological benefits on those who engage in it on a regular basis is hardly new and has been extensively covered in scientific literature. Now, however, a new study conducted by Harvard researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) shows that even small amounts of daily exercise...
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Mindfulness may be a balm for breast cancer patients
(HealthDay)—Women with advanced breast cancer might find mindfulness can ease their pain, anxiety and depression, a new study suggests. Mindfulness is the ability to keep your mind focused on the present moment. “Mindfulness helps us relate to our thoughts, emotions and physical symptoms in a different way,” said study author Lauren Zimmaro, a postdoctoral fellow...
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Saffron effectively complements antidepressant medications
by Murdoch University New research has shown that saffron may assist adults with depression when it is taken in conjunction with pharmaceutical antidepressants. Murdoch University researchers Dr. Adrian Lopresti and Professor Peter Drummond, and UWA researcher Professor Sean Hood found greater reductions in depressive symptoms when adults with persistent depression, and currently taking a pharmaceutical antidepressant, complement their depression medication...
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Cognitive screen paired with odor identification predicts lack of transition to dementia
Alzheimer’s may be ruled out with brief smell and cognitive tests COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IRVING MEDICAL CENTER Summary A new study has found that performing well on two brief tests measuring cognitive ability and ability to identify odors indicates very low risk for Alzheimer’s. We know that these tests can help predict the risk of developing dementia, but didn’t...
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New research divided over links between inflammation and depression
By Rich Haridy Over the last decade an idea that once sat on the fringes of mainstream science has slowly edged its way closer to the center. Since the 1980s researchers have identified a distinct association between inflammation and depression. Of course, alongside that research the biggest development in the field of psychiatry in the...
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Common symptoms of depression: What to know
By Jennifer Berry Reviewed by Timothy J. Legg, PhD, CRNP Everyone experiences feelings of sadness occasionally, but depression is different. It persists over time and can cause a variety of other symptoms. Depression is a medical condition that affects more than 300 million people globally, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). People sometimes call it clinical depression or major depressive disorder....
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Top 10 Health Conditions Affecting Millennials
New research shows major depression, alcohol use disorder, and hypertension are among the top 10 health conditions affecting millennials today. Getty Images New research from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) suggests millennials may be substantially less healthy as they age. Millennials aged 34 to 36 in 2017 were 11 percent less healthy than Gen Xers aged 34 to 36 in 2014. Millennials have had a double...
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Mediterranean style diet found to relieve symptoms of depression
By Dr. Ananya Mandal, MD A new study has added to the existing evidence that a healthy and balanced diet could help reduce the symptoms of depression. The study titled, “A brief diet intervention can reduce symptoms of depression in young adults – A randomized controlled trial”, was published this week in the latest issue of the...