CONDITIONS / DEPRESSION

Laughing Gas to Lift Depression

Nitrous oxide, the anesthetic you may have been given at the dentist, shows promise as a way of relieving treatment-resistant depression. >

Late Nights and Depression

Night owls' body rhythms make them vulnerable to depression. Getting to sleep just a little earlier appears to reduce that risk by a lot. >

Is It Better to Give or Take?

Doing things for others -- and having others do things for you -- can help you live a longer and happier life. But which matters more? >

Pets Are Good Therapy

You don't have to own a pet to enjoy the stress-reducing benefits of human-animal interaction. Therapy animals can calm and clear the mind. >

A New View of Teens' Screen Time

Is teens' reliance on cell phones and social media any worse for them than the television and video game habits of the past? >

Omega-3s Boost Longevity

Stress brings cellular aging that shows up in the tips of chromosomes. Omega-3 fatty acids, even in supplements, can prevent this damage. >

Eating Disorders Rise During Lockdown

Some young adults, struggling with stress and depression brought on by the COVID lockdown, have developed eating disorders. >

College Students' Mental Health Takes a Dive

Lockdowns have made campus life especially stressful and isolating. As a result, anxiety and depression are skyrocketing among students. >

Doctors' Hours

Interns face Interrupted sleep and constantly shifting work schedules. This makes them prime examples of what a lack of sleep can do to you. >

Lockdown's Not so Bad After All?

People are adjusting to the economic and social restrictions needed to help contain the pandemic better than you might expect, but not all. >

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