By Tim Newman Fact checked by Carolyn Robertson Chronic constipation often accompanies depression. Using a mouse model, researchers investigated why this relationship might occur. They have also tested an experimental drug with encouraging results. Over the years, scientists have found strong links between psychiatric disorders and an increased risk of constipation, particularly in older adults. Around one-third...
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Who would’ve thought – laughing gas could be useful in treating depression
Nitrous oxide is commonly known as laughing gas. And not for nothing – it used to be used as anaesthetic in dentistry. In fact, in many places it is still used rather widely due to being relatively cheap and extremely easy to administer. Now scientists from the University of Helsinki found that laughing gas could actually be useful in treating symptoms of depression. Ketamine is actually...
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Nationwide study suggests obesity as an independent risk factor for anxiety and depression in young people
by European Association for the Study of Obesity Obesity is linked with an increased risk of developing anxiety and depression in children and adolescents, independent of traditional risk factors such as parental psychiatric illness and socioeconomic status, according to new research being presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Glasgow, UK (28 April-1 May). The...
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Can virtual reality boost positive feelings in patients with depression?
By MEGAN THIELKING @meggophone APRIL 22, 2019 Michelle Craske is asking patients to dive into coral reefs, ride on bullet trains rushing past pine trees, and cheer on soccer teams from the stands — at least virtually — in a bid to tackle a symptom long sidelined in depression treatment. The University of California, Los Angeles, psychiatry...
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Novel, ‘Non-Habit Forming’ Medication May Reduce Low Back Pain
Nancy A. Melville April 10, 2019 This story was revised April 12 with additional comments. MILWAUKEE — A novel, “non-habit-forming” neurosteroid appears to be effective and well tolerated in the treatment of chronic low back pain, new research suggests. In a double-blind, randomized controlled trial of almost 100 Iraq/Afghanistan-era veterans, those treated with a pharmaceutical-grade tablet...
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Ketamine may relieve depression by mending broken bridges in the brain
Nick Lavars Though it is already administered in off-label doses at clinics across the US for its rapid anti-depressant effects and, significantly, was approved in nasal spray form by the FDA last month, there remains a lot to learn about ketamine and its close chemical relatives. A new study has shed more light on how it can stave off...
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Indicators of Mental Illness and Despair on the Rise among Gen X-ers, Study Suggests
A new study looking at the mental health of so-called Gen X-ers (i.e., people born between 1974-1983), published in the American Journal of Public Health, shows a marked increase in the tell-tale signs of despair, often characterized by depression, thoughts of suicide, drug use, and excessive drinking. Back in 2016, when life expectancy in the...
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No such thing as ‘sugar rush’! Sugar worsens mood rather than improving it
UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK Sugar does not improve any aspect of mood and can even worsen it, according to new research published in Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews Using data collected from 31 studies, the researchers discovered that sugar consumption does not have a beneficial effect on mood Instead, sugar increases tiredness and lowers alertness within an hour after its consumption Sugar does not improve mood and it can...
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Consider non-surgical brain stimulation for severe depression, say experts
by British Medical Journal Non-surgical brain stimulation should be considered as alternative or add-on treatments for adults with severe forms of depression, suggests a study published by The BMJ today. The findings also suggest that more established techniques should take priority over new treatments with a more limited evidence base. Depression is a common and debilitating illness that is usually treated with drugs and psychological therapies....
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Why holding a grudge is bad for your health
(HealthDay)—It’s surprisingly easy to hold a grudge, but whether it involves a friend, a co-worker or a loved one, it can fill you with bitterness, keep you stuck in the past and even lead to anxiety or depression. That means you’re the one suffering from the situation, and not necessarily the subject of your anger and irritation....