Short bursts of exercise can help reduce the symptoms of chronic depression, a study has found. The study, published on Monday in JAMA Network Open, found when people over 50 who suffer from conditions often linked to depression — such as diabetes, heart disease and chronic pain — exercised, the activity reduced their depressive symptoms. The … Read more
Starting July 1, Australia will allow doctors to prescribe MDMA and magic mushrooms to treat PTSD and depression. It’s a worldwide first that comes as research uncovers how psychedelic drugs have real potential for treating mental health conditions. “Australia is creating an interesting model that could pave the way forward for the rest of the … Read more
A new study out of Stanford Medicine has found a “new category of depression” that impacts 27% of diagnosed individuals and is “not effectively” treated by standard antidepressants. Specifically, this variation of depression shares many traits with that of attention deficit disorders, including having little self-control, struggling to plan ahead, not being able to keep … Read more
It’s the new great depression. Since the rise of social media, depression and feelings of hopelessness have skyrocketed among teens. Nearly half of teens say they agree with phrases like “I can’t do anything right,” “I do not enjoy life” and “My life is not useful” — roughly twice as many as did just a … Read more
Well, this is depressing. A new report published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that nearly 1 in 5 adults in the US have been diagnosed with depression — and the prevalence varies depending on where they live. In 2020, 18.4% of US adults reported having ever been diagnosed with depression … Read more
The suburban American dream could be your worst nightmare. People living in the suburbs are more likely to be depressed than those in a concrete jungle, a new study suggests. Published last week in the journal Science Advances, the study found that medium-density, sprawling suburbias with low-rise buildings and single-family households were at greater risk … Read more
Depression rates have hit new peaks in the US, particularly among young adults and women, a new Gallup poll has found. Some 5,000 adults were asked in February: “Has a doctor or nurse ever told you that you have depression?” and “Do you currently have or are you currently being treated for depression?” Twenty-nine percent … Read more
Jumbo balloon letters that spelled out “B-A-M-A,” a large cheese pizza topped with pepperoni in the shape of an “A” and a sea of crimson and white sweatshirts, banners and other University of Alabama swag set the scene of the splashy shindig. Welcome to Daniella Ortiz’s #BedParty — the viral TikTok hashtag with over 8.9 … Read more
Priyanka Chopra revealed Tuesday that a botched nose surgery drove her into a “deep depression.” “It was a dark phase,” the 40-year-old “Love Again” actress said on SiriusXM’s “The Howard Stern Show.” She underwent the career-altering procedure after winning the title of Miss World 2000 and as she was being courted by Bollywood. Chopra said … Read more
Now this is fry-tening. A new study from Chinese researchers found fried potato consumption — namely, french fries — is linked with a 12% increased risk of anxiety and a 7% heightened risk of depression, with young men affected the most. Published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the research team … Read more
An estimated 77% of Americans are engaging in addictive behaviors to cope with mental health issues — often in spite of efforts to find effective clinical therapies. The GeneSight Mental Health Monitor study, conducted by Myriad Genetics in Salt Lake City, Utah, counted several potentially high-risk behaviors among those used to cope with anxiety and … Read more
Ariana Grande urged body shamers to “be gentle” Tuesday after photos of her out and about in London over the weekend sparked “concern” for her health. The 29-year-old “Dangerous Woman” singer posted a 3-minute TikTok, suggesting others should be “less comfortable commenting on people’s bodies,” even if it’s “something good and well-intentioned.” Her plea comes … Read more
Researchers may have found another piece of the puzzle to help those suffering from depression. A new study published in the journal Science has found that eating too many burgers and too much ice cream may be triggering bipolar, anxiety and other mood disorders — as well as inhibiting the effectiveness of treatments. Foods, such … Read more
It turns out comfort foods could be making you feel a whole lot worse. A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that rates of depression are 80% higher in people whose diet includes large amounts of ultra-processed foods. The study’s authors — who hail from Universidade Federal de Viçosa — defined … Read more
A new study led by the American Heart Association has linked vaping nicotine and THC — the psychoactive component in marijuana — to depression and anxiety symptoms in teens and young adults. “Younger people have long been vulnerable to tobacco use, may experience greater harm from nicotine and other drugs, and may be targeted by … Read more
She gave cleaning the ol’ college try. It’s the “tour we’ve all been waiting for,” according to “it girl” Alix Earle, who gave her 4.7 million fans on TikTok a sneak peek into her home while attending the University of Miami, in a clip that amassed 8 million views. Despite her meteoric rise to internet … Read more
Believe it, achieve it. That’s the key to success, according to a new study from the University of Essex, which was published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Researchers found that hope, positive perceptions and feelings of being in control yield a greater desire for accomplishment. The study featured more than 1,000 students … Read more
A new way to treat depression may be on the horizon. A growing body of research points to an unlikely cause of the affliction — inflammation — that could lead to more targeted solutions for those suffering from the disorder, the Washington Post reported. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to illness or injury. The body … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together for six years, married for four. We have had a lot of marriage issues during the last few years, sexually and otherwise. I no longer trust him because of something I found out last year. I have his email information, and I also was able to … Read more
Most people don’t need an excuse to throw a party — yet it might just be what the doctor ordered. Recent research suggests that celebrations might benefit our health and well-being, according to a paper published in the Journal of Public Policy & Marketing, a peer-reviewed academic journal put out by the American Marketing Association. The research … Read more