Depression

News Briefs July 2023

Jun 26, 2023 · · Depression
New Drug May Help Prevent Migraine Headaches for Hard-to-Treat Cases The drug atogepant may help prevent migraine headaches in people who have had no success with other preventive medications. Atogepant is in a class of drugs called CGRP inhibitors. CGRP is a protein involved in starting the migraine process. A … Read More

Depression Symptoms Associated with Higher Stroke Risk

May 25, 2023 · · Depression
The ongoing INTERSTROKE study, which involves thousands of people from 32 nations around the world, has studied numerous stroke risk factors, with the goal of reducing the prevalence of stroke, which remains a major cause of disability and death globally. In a recent finding, INTERSTROKE researchers noted that people who … Read More

Acts of Kindness Help Relieve Depression

May 23, 2023 · · Depression
People suffering from symptoms of depression or anxiety may be able to ease their conditions by doing good deeds for others, new research shows. The study found that performing acts of kindness led to improvements not seen in two other therapeutic techniques used to treat depression or anxiety. Most importantly, … Read More

Exercise May Be More Effective Than Medicines to Manage Mental Health

Apr 25, 2023 · · Depression
[caption id="attachment_144785" align="alignleft" width="300"] © RoxiRosita | Getty Images[/caption] A review of studies involving more than 128,000 people found that physical activity is not only beneficial for improving symptoms of depression and anxiety, but that regular exercise may be 1.5 times more effective than counseling or medications for many people. … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Choline

Apr 20, 2023 · · Depression
Choline is an essential nutrient—it’s necessary to maintain optimal health. Our bodies depend on choline for many functions, including regulation of memory, mood, liver, and muscle control. It’s needed to support cell structure and fat metabolism. The liver makes small amounts, but most must come from diet or dietary supplement. … Read More

The Truth Behind Common Meditation Myths

Mar 24, 2023 · · Depression
Nearly 15 percent of U.S. adults practiced some form of meditation within the last year, nearly triple the estimates from a decade ago. Though there are many types of meditation, they are all essentially practices that focus on mind and body integration to calm the mind and boost well-being. Research … Read More

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