News Release 22-Aug-2024 Peer-Reviewed PublicationUniversity of Bath In a new study published in the British Journal of Health Psychology, researchers from the Universities of Bath and Southampton have unveiled how just 10 minutes of daily mindfulness practice can improve wellbeing, ease depression and anxiety, and help people to be more motivated to improve their lifestyle...
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Duloxetine may help elderly with depression and cognitive impairment
August 29, 2024 by Karolinska Institutet Credit: Pixabay.Karolinska Institutet has discovered that an already registered antidepressant, duloxetine, may also have positive effects on memory and cognitive functions in the elderly. A new study published in the journal ACS Omega shows that duloxetine, in addition to treating depression, also inhibits an enzyme involved in the regulation...
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Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer’s disease
August 30, 2024 by Ernie Mundell In some people, new-onset depression may stem from the same buildup of toxic plaques in the brain that have long been linked to Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. “Our findings provide additional support for depressive symptoms as an early feature of preclinical Alzheimer’s disease,” wrote a team...
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Transcranial magnetic stimulation shows promise for treatment-resistant depression biotype
JULY 24, 2024 by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical Xpress Overview of biotypes that underlie the heterogeneity of clinical depression and associated depression, and which can be assessed using functional magnetic resonance imaging to quantify the activity of brain regions and the functional connectivity between brain regions. Credit: Williams LM. Precision psychiatry: a neural circuit taxonomy...
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Brain care score for dementia and stroke also predicts late-life depression
NEWS RELEASE 23-JUL-2024 The tracker tool, developed by Mass General Brigham researchers in partnership with patients, evaluates 12 modifiable physical, lifestyle and social factors that can help patients protect their brain health Peer-Reviewed PublicationMASS GENERAL BRIGHAM Late-life depression, typically defined as depression with onset in individuals over 60 years of age, can affect up to...
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Fruit may be the easiest way to shield your brain from depression as you age
HEALTH & WELLBEING By Bronwyn ThompsonJuly 23, 2024 Science suggests that three a day can benefit your mental wellbeing in later lifeDepositphotos If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, then a new study suggests upsizing this to a fruit salad may offer even more – by significantly lowering the risk of depressive symptoms...
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Identifying depression, anxiety symptoms prior to puberty in adolescent females
by Brooke Killmon, Pennsylvania State University Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Regardless of age, symptoms of depression and anxiety in adolescent females showed little to no variation prior to their first menstruation, indicating an early screening window prior to puberty, according to a study led by a team of Penn State researchers. They also found that...
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Exercising Your Way Out of Depression
Exercise can be a powerful tool to fight depression and should be routinely prescribed as part of treatment plans, according to University of Queensland research. Exercise – illustrative photo. Image credit: Pixabay (Free Pixabay license) Dr Michael Noetel from UQ’s School of Psychology reviewed more than 200 studies looking at the effect of exercise, psychotherapy...
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Study confirms benefits of auricular acupuncture to treat depression
For three months, Brazilian researchers tracked 74 patients submitted to 12 sessions lasting 15 minutes each and observed remission of symptoms. The ancient Chinese practice had no side effects, according to an article published in JAMA Network Open.Peer-Reviewed Publication FUNDAÇÃO DE AMPARO À PESQUISA DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO SPECIFIC AURICULAR ACUPUNCTURE FOR DEPRESSION LED...
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Improving social symptoms of depression with a common anesthetic
by Osaka University Credit: CC0 Public DomainIn a recent study published in Molecular Psychiatry, researchers from Osaka University have used a mouse model of depression to reveal that one form of ketamine (a common anesthetic) in low doses can improve social impairments by restoring functioning in a specific brain region called the anterior insular cortex. Ketamine...