depressive symptoms

In dementia patients, depressive symptoms may be reduced with high-intensity exercise and group activities

In dementia patients, depressive symptoms may be reduced with high-intensity exercise and group activities. Author of the dissertation Gustaf Boström explained, “Unfortunately, depression is common among older people, especially in people with dementia. Treatment with antidepressant drugs is often ineffective in older people and people with dementia. In addition, the risk of drug-related side effects ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis and insomnia linked to depressive symptoms, fatigue, and disability

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and insomnia linked to depressive symptoms, fatigue, and disability. The findings of the study suggest that addressing sleep issues in rheumatoid arthritis patients may improve depressive symptoms, fatigue, and disability. The study was a cross-sectional examination of the relationship between sleep quality and rheumatoid arthritis, involving 162 rheumatoid arthritis patients. The participants ...click here to read more

Dementia risk linked to high level of cynicism

A sunny outlook on life doesn’t just brighten your day in the present – it could also help protect your brain from dementia in the future. Dementia is a decline in mental ability that is severe enough to affect one’s daily life. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, which affects more than ...click here to read more

Old age doesn’t lead to greater happiness

It’s often said that those who are older are happier, but this doesn’t seem to be the case. Research from the University of Bradford suggests that after the age of 65 there are more depressive symptoms occurring instead of greater happiness. The findings build upon a 15-year project that observed over 2,000 Australian seniors. Previous ...click here to read more

Complete symptom resolution for depression reduces recurrence: Study

Researchers have found that complete symptom resolution for a person with depression can greatly reduce the recurrence of another major depressive episode. The findings, which come from researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, uncovered that in comparison to partial resolution, complete resolution of symptoms reduces recurrence of depression. The findings reveal ...click here to read more

CAMH: Half of workers with depression don’t see need for treatment

A new survey by the Centers for Mental Health and Addiction in Toronto suggests half of workers with depression don’t recognize the need for depression treatment. Out of all the participants, 40 percent of respondents experienced significant depressive symptoms, but 52.8 percent of that group did not see the need for treatment. Within population studies ...click here to read more