CONDITIONS / DEPRESSION

Happiness Out the Door

Lockdown has been hard on us all. Diaries show what an emotional boost time outside can provide. >

Time on Social Media: How Much Is Too Much?

Frequenting social media sites like Facebook has been linked to a risk of depression. Now we know more about how much is too much. >

Your Happy Place

How you measure happiness depends on cultural values about what happy is. Differences between Eastern and Western definitions explain a lot. >

Aging and Loneliness

Seniors who are lonely are at high risk of also being depressed. Ease the loneliness, fix the depression. >

Gun Owners and Gun Safety Advocates Find Common Ground

Even people opposed to gun laws are concerned their guns could be used in a suicide, making certain gun safety measures attractive. >

CBD Will Cure What(ever) Ails You

The wild and far-ranging health claims about CBD -- a product of hemp, not marijuana, -- are unsubstantiated. The FDA needs to weigh in. >

The Worst Kind of Optimists

Some people think they are not at risk for COVID-19 and can ignore restrictions because they haven't gotten gotten it yet. Big mistake. >

Say “Awe”

You can recharge your positive outlook by cultivating a sense of wonder. A 15-minute awe walk made seniors visibly happier. >

Taking Anxiety to the Mat

People plagued by worries have a number of treatments to choose from. Yoga can be a useful alternative for some. >

Vitamin D's Antidepressant Effects

Vitamin D is good for your bones, but taking it does not seem to do much to lift your spirits. >

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