depression

Inside UK’s most taboo health topics as expert reveals why mental health is now spoken about openly

Inside UK’s most taboo health topics as expert reveals why mental health is now spoken about openly

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Sarah Carter

BRITS think the ‘new health taboos’ in society include low testosterone, constipation – and PMS. But many are now happier to talk ...

Depression Linked to Amygdala Activity

Depression Linked to Amygdala Activity

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Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study reveals how depression affects brain activity in the basolateral amygdala (BLA) of rats. Using a microelectrode array, researchers ...

Prior LSD Use Linked to Lower Psychological Resilience

Prior LSD Use Linked to Lower Psychological Resilience

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Lifetime LSD use is linked to higher severe psychological distress after job loss, a new study reveals. Analyzing data from 15,854 ...

Can ‘happy pills’ make you sad? The truth about antidepressants… from the patients who rely on them

Can ‘happy pills’ make you sad? The truth about antidepressants… from the patients who rely on them

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Sarah Carter

IT is a billion dollar question, do so-called “happy pills” work? The value of the global antidepressant market in 2022 was £13BILLION. ...

Chilling out and eating cheese could help you live longer, scientists say

Chilling out and eating cheese could help you live longer, scientists say

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Sarah Carter

CHILL out and eat cheese to live longer, say scientists. A study found working on good mental health helps people to age ...

Could a Brain Scan Reveal the Best Treatment for You?

Could a Brain Scan Reveal the Best Treatment for You?

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Sarah Carter

Researchers at Stanford Medicine have identified six biological subtypes of depression using brain imaging and machine learning, paving the way for precision ...

Vitamin B6 Boost Method Offers Hope for Brain Health

Vitamin B6 Boost Method Offers Hope for Brain Health

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Sarah Carter

 Summary: Researchers discovered a way to increase vitamin B6 levels in cells by inhibiting its degradation, potentially improving memory and learning. Their ...

How Antidepressants Treat Major Depression

How Antidepressants Treat Major Depression

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers have developed a new framework explaining how antidepressants, like SSRIs, treat major depressive disorder (MDD) by restoring brain connectivity rather ...

Poor Diet Tied to Brain Changes Linked to Depression

Poor Diet Tied to Brain Changes Linked to Depression

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Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study reveals that a poor quality diet may lead to brain changes associated with depression and anxiety. Researchers found ...

‘When I feel depression knocking on the door, I know how to turn it away’

‘When I feel depression knocking on the door, I know how to turn it away’

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Sarah Carter

Philip Morgan, 66, reframed his mindset after going through a series of health challenges, including silent strokes (caused by a frontal lobe ...