Psychology & Psychiatry
Staying fit boosts kids' mental health
The benefits of physical fitness for kids spill over into their mental health, new research shows.
Apr 30, 2024
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Depression
Oncology & Cancer
Listening to mindfulness audios during radiation found to improve physical, emotional side effects
Men with prostate cancer who are treated with radiation therapy experience significant side effects such as fatigue, sleep problems, anxiety and depressive symptoms. But listening to mindfulness audio recordings significantly ...
Apr 30, 2024
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Genetics
Researchers look at genetic clues to depression in more than 14,000 people
The core experiences of depression—changes in energy, activity, thinking and mood—have been described for more than 10,000 years. The word "depression" has been used for about 350 years.
Apr 29, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers identify targets in the brain to modulate heart rate and treat depressive disorders
A new study by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital suggests a common brain network exists between heart rate deceleration and depression. By evaluating data from 14 people with no depression symptoms, the team found ...
Apr 26, 2024
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Health
Research finds physical activity in nature helps prevent several diseases, including depression and type 2 diabetes
Physical activity in natural environments prevent almost 13,000 cases of non-communicable diseases a year in England and save treatment costs of more than £100m, new research from the University of Exeter has found.
Apr 25, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Perception of social isolation and loneliness can increase depressive symptoms
Both social isolation, defined as the objective state of having few connections with others, and loneliness, which is a subjective negative feeling of being alone, adversely impact the body and mind.
Apr 25, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Link between depression and cardiovascular disease explained: They partly develop from same gene module
Depression and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are serious concerns for public health. Approximately 280 million people worldwide have depression, while 620 million people have CVD.
Apr 25, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Low intensity exercise linked to reduced depression
New research has found a significant association between participating in low to moderate intensity exercise and reduced rates of depression.
Apr 24, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Social media affects people's views on mental illness, study finds
Even subtle differences in the wording of social media messages may be enough to sway young people's beliefs about depression and anxiety and their treatment.
Apr 23, 2024
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Neuroscience
Inpatient rehab program aids adaptation to epilepsy diagnosis
An inpatient, epilepsy-related rehabilitation program shows lasting effects on several aspects of adaptation to epilepsy and quality of life, according to a study published April 16 in Epilepsia.
Apr 22, 2024
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