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Acts of Kindness Help Relieve Depression

May 23, 2023 · UHN Staff · 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

Study: Your Well-Being May Benefit by Living Near Green Space or Water Bodies

Apr 25, 2023 · UHN Staff · Depression

A home near a park or water source may provide much more than a pleasant view. A study to be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s annual meeting this spring suggests that older adults living closer to green spaces (such as public parks and community gardens) or blue spaces … Read More

Exercise May Be More Effective Than Medicines to Manage Mental Health

Apr 25, 2023 · UHN Staff · 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

Ask the Doctor: Summer Seasonal Affective Disorder

Apr 24, 2023 · Maurizio Fava, MD · Depression

Q: I know seasonal affective disorder causes depressive symptoms in winter, but is there a similar condition in summer? A: Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that usually starts in late fall and lasts through the winter. It tends to bring on feelings of sadness and lethargy. … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Choline

Apr 20, 2023 · Lori Zanteson · 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 · UHN Staff · 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

Is Your Emotional Health Undercutting Your Physical Health, or Vice Versa?

Mar 24, 2023 · UHN Staff · Depression

When you’re very nervous you might feel knots tighten in your stomach and have trouble taking deep breaths. But then you receive good news, and soon you’re breathing easier, feeling energized, and the knots have disappeared. The relationship between your emotions and your physical health—often referred to as the mind-body … Read More

Dementia, Depression, and Vitamin D: Can This Important Nutrient Boost Memory and Mood?

Feb 22, 2023 · UHN Staff · Depression

Vitamin D may be most strongly associated with bone health and muscle strength, but the nutrient is involved in numerous functions throughout the body, too. For example, vitamin D supports the immune system and helps regulate heart function and blood pressure. Studies also suggest that vitamin D may help protect … Read More

Ask the Doctor March 2023

Feb 22, 2023 · UHN Staff · Depression

DEPRESSION AND DEMENTIA Q: Does having depression as an older adult raise the risk of developing dementia? A: There is a strong association between severe depression in older adults and an increased risk for dementia. That risk appears to be greater compared with people who have mild depression. Many studies … Read More

Ask the Doctor February 2023

Jan 24, 2023 · Maurizio Fava, MD · Depression

THYROID HORMONE AND MEMORY...MOOD SWINGS IN OLDER ADULTS...BENEFITS OF PETS Q: I’ve read several times that one of the complications of thyroid disease is memory loss. What is the connection? A: Thyroid hormone is involved with the metabolism of every organ, including the brain. So in the case of hypothyroidism … Read More

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