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How do antidepressants trigger fear and anxiety?

Written by | 9 May 2021

More than 100 million people worldwide take selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as Prozac and Zoloft, to treat depression, anxiety and related conditions, but these drugs have […]

Frequent internet use by older people during lockdown linked to mental health benefits

Written by | 2 May 2021

A new study from the University of Surrey has found that among people aged 55 to 75 more frequent use of the internet was beneficial for mental health […]

Blood test for depression, bipolar disorder

Written by | 26 Apr 2021

Worldwide, 1 in 4 people will suffer from a depressive episode in their lifetime. While current diagnosis and treatment approaches are largely trial and error, a breakthrough study […]

Can financial stress lead to physical pain in later years?

Written by | 24 Apr 2021

Financial stress can have an immediate impact on well-being, but can it lead to physical pain nearly 30 years later? The answer is yes, according to new research […]

Housework may improve brain health

Written by | 21 Apr 2021

Engaging in household chores may be beneficial for brain health in older adults. In a recent Baycrest study, older adults who spent more time on household chores showed […]

New vaccine could help halt Alzheimer’s progression

Written by | 12 Nov 2020

Our immune system’s capacity to mount a well-regulated defence against foreign substances, including toxins, weakens with age and makes vaccines less effective in people over age 65.. At […]

Dozens of blood pressure drugs do not elevate risk of depression

Written by | 9 Oct 2020

Dozens of the most widely used blood pressure medications show no tendency to elevate risk of depression, Danish researchers report. They also noted that some of these treatments […]

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