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Sleep Struggles

Dec 18, 2024 · · Depression
Q: Why is sleep such as struggle when we get older? A: Getting a good night’s sleep can become more difficult due to various physical, psychological, and lifestyle factors. One key reason is that the body’s natural circadian rhythm—the internal clock that regulates sleep-wake cycles—tends to shift with age. This shift … Read More

Resilience Tied to a Longer Life

Dec 18, 2024 · · Depression
Resilience, the ability to cope with and adapt to life’s challenges and setbacks, may also help you live longer. That’s according to a study published online Sept. 3, 2024, by BMJ Mental Health. Researchers evaluated the responses of more than 10,000 adults (average age 67) who answered questionnaires every two … Read More

Is This Just Sadness or the Onset of Depression?

Dec 18, 2024 · · Depression
There’s a common misperception about depression: that it’s just a prolonged period of sadness. This notion not only inaccurately charac­terizes the complexity of depression, but it may lead some people to delay getting a depression diagnosis and treatment. If you think you’re just having a bout of the blues, you … Read More

Treating Depression May Reduce Memory Problems

Nov 25, 2024 · · Depression
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open involving 8,268 participants found that having higher levels of depressive symptoms at the study start and worsening depression over time were linked to faster memory decline. Similarly, faster memory decline was associated with worsening depression over time. The findings suggest that changes … Read More

Give the Gift of Music

Nov 25, 2024 · · Depression
Music has a profound impact on people of all ages. It can boost mood, enhance cognitive function, and provide comfort and joy. “Music engages and exercises so many different parts of the brain in the real-time. There’s virtually nothing else that can do that, and it’s fun,” says Mark Tramo, … Read More

Men, Women, and Depression

Oct 29, 2024 · · Depression
Q: Is it true that men and women tend to experience depression differently? A: Depression can look very different from one person to the next, though certain symptoms, such as feelings of hopelessness and withdrawing from friends and family, tend to be common, regardless of age, sex, education level, etc. … Read More

The Link Between Depressive Symptoms and Memory Decline

Aug 26, 2024 · · Depression
A study led by researchers from University College London and Brighton and Sussex Medical School found that depressive symptoms and memory decline in older adults are closely linked, each influencing the other over time. The research, published in JAMA Network Open, analyzed 16 years of data from 8,268 adults in … Read More

Take Depression Seriously

Aug 26, 2024 · · Depression
In this month’s issue, we’re looking at depression in older adults. Research suggests that rates of depression among people ages 65 and older are lower than they are among middle-aged adults, but that doesn’t mean older adults are immune to the condition. There also is evidence showing that older adults … Read More

Recognize and Treat Depression

Aug 26, 2024 · · Depression
According to Mental Health America, more than 2 million adults ages 65 and older suffer from depression. Other estimates have put the number as high as 7 million. Many of them have experienced periods of depression throughout their lives, while for others, depression has set in late. If you are … Read More

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