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Depression Symptoms, Amyloid Buildup Could Signal Cognitive Decline

Oct 21, 2019 · Jay Roland · Depression

Even though all the factors that contribute to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and all the ways the condition works in the brain aren’t completely understood, there are some characteristics of AD that are well established. Deposits of beta-amyloid protein (often referred to just as amyloid) that collect between neurons and disrupt … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Sad Memories; Antidepressants; Healthy Choice

Oct 21, 2019 · UHN Staff · Depression

Q: Is it true that we can more easily recall bad or upsetting memories than happy memories? If so, why is that? A: We don’t exactly know why, but there are several theories to explain why sad memories tend to be stronger than happy ones. One explanation is that emotions … Read More

Let Food Be Thy Antidepressant

Aug 26, 2019 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Depression

Americans are increasingly turning to the advice to “make food thy medicine” for a wide variety of ailments. Clear evidence supports the diet-health link for some conditions—like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity—but the effects of diet on depression are less well established. Several new studies suggest that some specific dietary … Read More

Treatment for Depression Can Help You Get Your Life Back

Jul 31, 2019 · UHN · Depression

Almost twice as many women as men suffer from depression, and about one in five women develop depression at some point in their lifetimes. However, many women never report their symptoms to their doctors or have a mental health evaluation. “Because periods of sadness, or having ‘the blues,’ are common, … Read More

Recognize the Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder and What Makes Them Unique

Jun 27, 2019 · UHN · Depression

In simple terms bipolar disorder is defined as a condition in which a person has depressive episodes marked by feelings of sadness and hopelessness, as well as a range of unhealthy behaviors, and manic episodes, which are characterized by high energy, greater activity and behaviors that may be quite productive … Read More

From the Editor: Defeating Loneliness

May 28, 2019 · Rosanne Leipzig, MD, PhD · Depression

Loneliness—highlighted in one of this month’s News Briefs—affects about a third of older adults. While occasional loneliness is normal, chronic loneliness has been associated with poor physical and mental health. Lonely people report feeling more stress than non-lonely people, even when they are relaxing. Loneliness also is a major precipitant … Read More

MGH Study: Regular Aerobic Exercise May Help Prevent Depression Onset

Mar 25, 2019 · UHN Staff · Depression

You’ve probably experienced the mood-boosting effects of exercise after a rousing game of tennis, a night of dancing, or a brisk walk with a dear friend. Your outlook seemed brighter, more optimistic, even if it was just for a shortÊtime. And if you think about it, there have probably been … Read More

Study: Depression, Anxiety Are Risk Factors for Physical Health Ailments

Feb 28, 2019 · UHN Staff · Depression

Your doctor may check your weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and other standard health risk factors at your annual checkup. But if you’re not being asked about your mood, an important predictor of health problems is being overlooked. In a study published recently in Health Psychology researchers found that depression and … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Seasonal Affective Disorder; Data Security at Medical Offices

Feb 1, 2019 · UHN Staff · Depression

Q: During the spring and summer, I am a happy and easygoing person, but once the winter sets in, I feel down most of the time. Can I be suffering from depression if I feel this way for only part of the year? A: Many people experience seasonal affective disorder … Read More

Mediterranean-Style Diet May Be Best to Help Fight Depression

Jan 31, 2019 · Jay Roland · Depression

Recommendations to follow a healthy diet have usually been extended to help reduce the risk of obesity and its accompanying complications, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. But recent research finds that your emotional health depends on eating the right kinds of foods and reducing your intake of … Read More

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