Beta-blockers and ACE inhibitors (blood pressure drugs): metoprolol, atenolol, enalapril, and quinapril. Anti-depressions: sertraline (Zoloft and generic), citalopram (Celexa and generic), bupropion (Wellbutrin and generic), and...
Read MorePeople who do one hour a week of any type of exercise, at any intensity level, have 44% lower risk of developing depression over a decade than people who do not exercise at all. More exercise or more intense exercise is not...
Read MoreResearchers have identified several gene variants that can under mind your body’s ability to metabolize the P450 enzyme-making antidepressants less effective. When to consider testing: Gene tests may help if you’ve...
Read MoreIf you’re depressed, planned engagement in activities you now avoid, like exercise, can ease the condition along with cognitive behavioral therapy, researchers in Britain say, Ask for a referral to a therapist trained in...
Read MoreIs there anything I can do, along with taking medication, to lift depression? Physical activity may help, and you might not need a vigorous workout. In one study published in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, of 122 people...
Read MoreReviews of studies examining the antidepressant effects of exercise in people with depression have found that it can be just as effective as medications or talk therapy. Even short or one-time bouts of exercise can temporarily...
Read MoreHigh blood pressure, obesity and smoking raise the risk of heart disease. Now a panel of experts convened by The American Heart Association suggests that depression should be added to the list. In a review of studies, most found...
Read MoreMemory Loss DHA doesn’t seem to slow Alzheimer’s disease or the usual cognitive decline that occurs as healthy people age, but few studies have been done. Depression The largest trial done so far was an...
Read MoreIf you’re a java junkie-you drink 4 or more cups of coffee a day-you’re about 10% less likely to be depressed than someone who has never stepped inside a Starbucks, says a new study from the National Institute of...
Read MoreAlthough grief and depression both entail feeling sad, they are different. Grief is usually the result of a specific event, such as a death of a loved one. The sadness comes in waves, is usually temporary and resolves without...
Read MoreIn a study of 278 adults age 60 and older, those with depression had a lower intake of fruit and vegetables (the main food sources of antioxidants) and of dietary antioxidants overall compared with those who weren’t...
Read MoreHelp Your Heart: Pets don’t just steal your heart, they can actually strengthen it. Owning a dog, for example, makes a daily walk non- negotiable, and petting an animal can lower heart rate, blood pressure and cortisol...
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