Could MRIs Relieve Depression?
Wednesday November 30, 2011
New research suggests that rather than simply taking a picture of the brain, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans may actually be affecting brain activity in a way that can relieve ... Read More
One Quarter of Women Taking Psychiatric Medications
Tuesday November 29, 2011
A new report from Medco Health Solutions suggests that one in four American women are currently using some sort of psychiatric medication, compared to just 15% of men.
Antidepressant use was ... Read More
Attendance at Religious Services Associated With Less Depression
Monday November 21, 2011
According to Yeshiva University researchers, those who attend religious services are 56% more likely to have a positive outlook on life and 27% less likely to suffer from depression.
The study ... Read More
High Blood Pressure Before Pregnancy Linked to Depression
Friday November 18, 2011
A history of high blood pressure before pregnancy was linked to a higher risk for depression during pregnancy, according to a new study.
The study, which looked at 2, 398 women ... Read More
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Help Anxiety
Wednesday November 16, 2011
Researchers say that omega-3 fatty acid supplements, which have been linked to improved depression symptoms, may also benefit anxiety and inflammation.
Sixty-eight first- and second-year medical students participated in the study, ... Read More
Lonely People Wake Frequently, Have Poor Sleep
Monday November 14, 2011
According to a new study, loneliness can interfere with your getting a good night's sleep.
One of the many ways that loneliness can affect sleep, say the researchers, is by making ... Read More
Lexapro Can Reduce Pain
Monday November 7, 2011
Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine have found that opioid-dependent patients treated with Lexapro (escitalopram) had reduced pain severity and pain interference during the three months of their treatment.
The ... Read More