Page 5 - Depression

Weight changes to sleep problems, depression is much more than feeling sad

There is more to clinical depression than just being sad or lonely

Treating hearing loss may prevent depression in elderly

Treating age-related hearing loss, which is often under-treated among all elderly, can help stave off late-life depression, scientists say. The study, published in the journal JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, found that with age-related hearing loss had more symptoms of depression. "Most people over age 70 have at least mild hearing loss, yet relatively few are diagnosed, much less treated, for this condition," said Justin S Golub, assistant professor at Columbia University in the US. "Hearing loss is easy to diagnose and treat, and treatment may be even more important if it can help ease or prevent depression," said Golub, lead author of the study. Age-related hearing loss is the third-most common chronic condition in older adults. The condition is known to raise the risk of other conditions, such as cognitive impairment and dementia. However, there are few large studies asking whether hearing loss may lead to depression in the elderly -- particularly in Hispanics, a ...

Dad's 'baby-blues' can lead to emotional stress in teenage daughters: Study

This might mean that family life is more disrupted for everyone with higher levels of stress for all, researchers said

This is how modern world stress is taking a toll on pregnant women

Today's moms-to-be are more likely than women from their mothers' generation to become depressed while pregnant, a study suggests

Feeling gloomy? Hit the gym. Weight training can lift mood, reveals study

There already is considerable evidence that exercise, in general, can help to both stave off and treat depression

Why Indian professionals in metro cities suffer from anxiety disorder

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Sleeping less than 8 hours a night may lead to depression, says a study

Participants were exposed to different pictures intended to trigger an emotional response

Nature and nurture contribute equally to depression

They examined five types of families with various combinations of biological or adoptive offspring

Depression tied to shorter lifespan

Depression has long been linked to a variety of health problems, in part because it may lead to physiological changes in the body

When anxiety or depression masks a medical problem

When people have a chronic physical illness, untreated anxiety can make the symptoms worse

Probiotics good for digestive system, cure depression too: Study

A new study suggested that patients taking probiotic had decreased depression scores

Indians are finally speaking up about depression and the stigma around it

Bollywood celebrities and known personalities have come out to talk about mental health issues

A golden cage

Hours to kill & 'nothingness' to contend are driving a number of urban, affluent women to depression

Govt to set up NIMHANS-like institutes; every 20th Indian depressed: Nadda

The situation in India is more grave with over 20 million Indians suffering from depression

Depression may increase heart disease risk

Depression is a disorder that can be reliably diagnosed and treated

One in four Indian children in 13-15 age group suffers from depression: WHO

WHO said India has the highest suicide rate among 10 South-East Asian countries

Night owl and diabetic? You may develop depression

The study supports an association between circadian regulation and psychological functioning

Depression main reason for ill health, disability: WHO

Depression rate has risen by 18% since 2005

Over 300 million people suffer from depression: WHO

Even in high-income countries, nearly 50% of people with depression do not get treatment

WHO says over 300 million suffering from depression globally

About 800,000 people commit suicide worldwide every year due to depression