A recent literature review found that for coronary heart disease patients with co-occurring depression, exercise may be a more effective tool for managing depression than antidepressants, psychotherapy, combined psychotherapy and antidepressants, and … [Read more...]
Mono May Raise Depression Risk
Following a review of data concerning 1.4 million adults born between 1977 and 2005, researchers report that individuals with a history of infectious mononucleosis as children or teenagers have up to a 40% elevated risk for depression in young … [Read more...]
Many Adults Struggle with Mental Health Problems in Midlife
An analysis of data concerning over 28,000 adults revealed that midlife was the period of time in which 1 in 5 experienced their highest levels of psychological distress, such as depression and anxiety. Study co-author Dr. George Ploubidis explains, … [Read more...]
Low Fitness Linked to Depression
Grip strength is often used in scientific research as an indicator of physical function/fitness. In a study that included 867 teens and young adults, researchers observed an association between weak grip and an increased risk for depressive symptoms. … [Read more...]
Repeated Head Impacts Linked to Depression Later in Life
A review of the health records of 13,323 individuals revealed that a history of both repetitive head impacts and traumatic brain injury is associated with an elevated risk for late-life depression. Neurology, June 2020 … [Read more...]
Being Fit May Protect Against Depression
According to a study that included nearly 8,000 European adults, being physically active appears to reduce the risk of depression, even among those with a genetic predisposition for the condition. Depression and Anxiety, November 2019 … [Read more...]
Depression and Anxiety Can Affect Cardiac Rehabilitation
Among a group of 4,800 cardiac rehabilitation patients, researchers observed that those with moderate depression or anxiety were significantly more likely to quit cardiac rehabilitation than patients who experienced mild symptoms of the same … [Read more...]
Risk Factors for Depression in Old Age
Researchers monitored 11,553 seniors for four years and observed that 22.3% developed depressive symptoms during this time. Further analysis identified the following late-life risk factors for depression: inadequate sleep, diabetes, chronic kidney … [Read more...]
Depression and Vitamin D Status
The results of a recent study involving military personnel suggest there’s a link between vitamin D deficiency and an elevated risk for depression, particularly for those stationed at higher latitudes. Journal of the International Society of Sports … [Read more...]
Exercise May Improve Depression, Diabetes Outcomes
Past research suggests that diabetics have an elevated risk for depression. In a study involving type 2 diabetics under treatment for depression, those who also participated in an exercise program were significantly more likely to experience a … [Read more...]
Eat More Fruits & Veggies!
An analysis of data from ten published studies concerning 33,645 participants concluded that there’s an association between increased consumption of fruits and vegetables and a reduced risk for experiencing depressive symptoms. American Journal of … [Read more...]
Chronic Inflammation and Late-Life Depression
An analysis of data from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study suggests that individuals with chronic inflammation in the decades leading up to old age have an elevated risk for late-life depression. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, … [Read more...]
Vision Loss Linked to Dementia
The results of a twelve-year study suggest that for seniors with a history of depression, loss of visual function (especially near sight) is associated with an elevated risk for dementia over the following four years. European Journal of … [Read more...]
Low Back Pain Linked to Depression
Among a group of 152 older adults, researchers found that those with a history of back pain scored higher on assessments used to measure depression. The findings suggest that low back pain may be a potential risk for increased depression in older … [Read more...]