Depression Archives

6 Answers to Important Questions You May Have Before Starting Antidepressants

Jan 24, 2023 · UHN Staff · Depression

It’s estimated that more than one in 10 Americans take or have taken antidepressant medications, and those numbers appear to be climbing. But unlike many commonly used drugs, antidepressants aren’t as well understood by the general public. So if your doctor suggests you could benefit from taking an antidepressant, it’s … Read More

News Briefs February 2023

Jan 24, 2023 · UHN Staff · Depression

New Alzheimer’s Drug Shows Modest Success, but Adverse Events Are a Concern Lecanemab, the experimental drug that reduces levels of amyloid-beta protein in the brain, appears to slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD,) according to an 18-month study published late last year in the New England Journal of … Read More

Dark Chocolate

Jan 19, 2023 · Lori Zanteson · Depression

The Folklore. What better time of year to treat your Valentine (and yourself!) to the ultimate gift that’s both from and maybe even for the heart—dark chocolate. Dating back to 2000 BC, long before it represented romance and indulgence, the Mayans enjoyed it as a fermented drink mixed with spices … Read More

Anti-Inflammatory Foods:  Eat to Help Fight Inflammation

Jan 19, 2023 · UHN Staff · Depression

Inflammation is a hot topic these days. With so many people suffering from chronic diseases, we are all looking for ways to reduce our risk. It turns out that diet is a major risk factor for inflammation and chronic disease. This fact has many people asking, “What anti-inflammatory foods should … Read More

The Psychology of Food Choices

Jan 19, 2023 · Denise Webb · Depression

A salad or a cheeseburger? A fruit bowl or chocolate cake? A milkshake or a diet soda? There are many factors that determine which food you would choose, and the decision-making process is far more complicated than many of us even realize. Some food choices are deliberate, while others are … Read More

Get Help for Depression, and Get Your Life Back

Jan 19, 2023 · Dawn Bialy · Depression

Some women don’t talk about their depression because they think “mental problems” are a sign of weakness, and they feel embarrassed or ashamed. But if you have depression, it’s not your fault, and you didn’t do anything to cause it. Depression is a disease, just like asthma, heart disease, or … Read More

Do You Experience Uncontrollable Laughing or Crying?

Dec 20, 2022 · UHN Staff · Depression

Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA) is a condition characterized by sudden bouts of involuntary and uncontrolled crying or laughing. Sometimes these episodes may seem to be tied to an event, for example, a person heard something funny or sad. But oftentimes, the laughing/crying comes out of the blue and the person doesn’t … Read More

When Your Meds Change Your Mood

Dec 3, 2022 · UHN Staff · Depression

If you listen closely to the long lists of side effects shared at the end of television commercials for various medications, you’re likely to hear terms like “mood swings,” “depression,” “anxiety,” and similar language. The warnings can be jarring, but it’s important to understand that in most cases the side … Read More

News Briefs December 2022

Nov 22, 2022 · UHN Staff · Depression

Seasonal Flu Shot May Help Lower Your Risk of Stroke If you have received your seasonal flu shot, you may have gained protection against more than just influenza. According to a study published earlier this year in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, a flu shot … Read More

Can Vitamin D Really Help Ease Depression Symptoms? What About Other Nutrients?

Oct 24, 2022 · UHN Staff · Depression

[caption id="attachment_142746" align="alignleft" width="300"] Vitamin supplements can help fill in nutritional gaps in your diet and boost levels in people who have vitamin deficiencies. But the role of supplements in reducing depressive symptoms remains questionable.© PeopleImages | Getty Images[/caption] A number of studies in recent years have looked at whether … Read More

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