A new study reveals harmful associations between long-term exposure to air pollution and increased risk of depression in older adults. While numerous studies have identified the dangers of air pollutants, little is known about air pollution and mental health conditions among the geriatric population.  To fill the gap, researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School […]

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Antidepressants are one of the most commonly prescribed medications worldwide.1 Some common antidepressant medications include escitalopram (Lexapro), duloxetine (Cymbalta), sertraline (Zoloft), and bupropion (Wellbutrin).2 According to research from the University of Queensland in Australia, one of the side effects of antidepressants is an increased chance of antibiotic resistance.1,3 Antibiotic resistance is dangerous Antibiotic resistance has […]

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Recent evidence shows that lifestyle factors contribute more to dementia risk than aging. Risks, including smoking and diabetes, have been found to have a more significant effect on acquiring this disease than the aging process.1 Studies looked at participants from 18-89 years old and found that identifying and modifying behaviours earlier in life can prevent […]

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Probiotics may be a useful tool to help with symptoms of depression, according to a new study.1  A research group from the University of Basel, Switzerland presented an association between certain gut bacteria and decreased depressive symptoms. The article can be found in Nature Translational Psychiatry.   Major depressive disorder treatments need improvement Depression can […]

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A new study investigates whether taking a one-week break from social media platforms can improve well-being. Social media use is quite common nowadays, as 4.65 billion people globally use at least one platform.1,2  Within society, it has revolutionized communication in a variety of ways.  Social media serves as an outlet to learn, share, and connect […]

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A new study investigated whether wearable activity trackers could detect biomarkers associated with depression and whether this could be an effective screening method for depression.  Depression is a very common mental health condition, affecting roughly five percent of adults globally.1   Depressive disorders are complicated, and they ultimately impact people in different ways.  However, they can […]

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A recent study by Stanford University suggests that being insulin resistant may contribute to the development of major depressive disorders.1 This link between insulin resistance and depression may lead to the development of more effective treatment and prevention options for those with depressive disorder.  Depressive disorders are the number-one cause of disability.2 People who develop […]

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Fibromyalgia is a condition associated with widespread pain and tenderness throughout the body. With no identifiable cause and no accepted treatment plan, this often misunderstood and misdiagnosed condition has been causing confusion not only for the medical community but for the individuals who have to deal with the realities of this condition on a daily […]

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