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Feeling depressed? This Chinese game may be the answer

Posted By IANS, September 19, 2019 at 08:42am

According to a study published in the journal Social Science & Medicine, regularly playing the popular tile-based strategy game - mahjong - is one of several types of social participation linked to reduced rates of depression among middle-aged and older adults in China.
New AI-based computer programme can diagnose PTSD by analysing voices

Posted By IANS, April 23, 2019 at 10:23am

A new research published in the journal Depression and Anxiety, has found that an AI tool can distinguish between the voices of those with or without PTSD with 89 per cent accuracy .
Top 6 depressive disorders decoded

Posted By Editorial Team, April 03, 2019 at 04:27pm

While a new study has claimed that initial genetic links associated with major depression don't hold true, we give you a low-down on various types of depressive disorder
Working more than 9 hours a day can lead to depression in women: These 3 yoga poses can be helpful

Posted By Editorial Team, February 28, 2019 at 02:36pm

According to a study, working for more than nine hours a day may put women at higher risk of depression. So, here are some yoga poses to help you deal with depression.
Vitamin D deficiency can be measured in human hair, reveals study

Posted By Agencies, February 24, 2019 at 04:35pm

According to a study published in the journal Nutrients, a test based on the hair sample might be able to give doctors a measure of vitamin D status over time, if hair is long enough, this even might be over a few years.
The great gluten debate: Should you ditch it or not?

Posted By juhi kumari, February 06, 2019 at 05:17pm

Gluten is a much-debated protein. Here is all you need to know about the merits and demerits of this essential component of wheat. Read on to decide whether or not you should include it in your meals.
Probiotics for the souls in depression

Posted By Shriya Sinha, January 30, 2019 at 04:12pm

Turns out that a probiotic present in your gut (and yoghurts as well) can help in alleviating the signs of depression. Here is a list of five other foods that can help you tackle the condition.
Don't let those files send you to the psychologist's clinic

Posted By juhi kumari, January 24, 2019 at 06:03pm

With recent research revealing that excessive paperwork and target-based work culture in schools are making teachers stressed out, anxious and depressed, we help you decode and fight these mental health conditions with expert suggestions.
Mindfulness may be linked to fewer menopausal symptoms: Study

Posted By ANI, January 17, 2019 at 08:42pm

A new study published in The Journal of the International Menopause Society has revealed that mindfulness may lower menopausal symptoms in women.
These negative social media behaviours are associated with depression: Study

Posted By Agencies, January 09, 2019 at 02:14pm

A new study published in the Journal of Applied Biobehavioural Research has revealed that social media behaviours are linked to major depressive disorder (MDD).
Risk of depression, anxiety higher in cerebral palsy patients finds study

Posted By Agencies, January 03, 2019 at 03:55pm

People living with cerebral palsy face a higher risk of developing depression and anxiety than their peers without the condition, according to a new study.
Father's post-natal depression linked to emotional stress in teen girls, finds study

Posted By Agencies, December 28, 2018 at 12:58pm

Post-natal depression in fathers, in addition to mothers, bring emotional problems for their teenage daughters, finds a new study.
Lesbian, gay adolescents more vulnerable to depression, say researchers

Posted By Agencies, December 13, 2018 at 07:51pm

Owing to discrimination and stigma associated with sexual minorities, depressive symptoms are more common among those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, not exclusively heterosexual, or not sure of their sexual orientation from age 10, and continue throughout their early adulthood, say researchers.
5 foods that can cause depression

Posted By Kristina Das, December 08, 2018 at 06:48pm

According to psychologists, the level of depression increases in winter compared to summer. But sometimes our diet also leads us to depression.
Lack of Vitamin D linked to greater risk of depression

Posted By ANI, December 07, 2018 at 07:46am

A new study by researchers from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin has shown for the first time in Ireland that a deficiency in vitamin D was associated with a substantial increased risk of depression (+75 percent) over a four-year follow up period.
Vitamin D deficiency can raise depression risk in elderly, says study

Posted By Agencies, December 06, 2018 at 06:11pm

Deficiency in vitamin D -- the 'sunshine vitamin' -- among older adults is associated with a substantially increased risk of depression resulting in early death, says a new study.
Decoding the link between depression and irregular heartbeat

Posted By Agencies, November 21, 2018 at 11:19am

Depressed people could be at an increased risk of developing irregular heartbeat, says a study.
Depression linked to increased risk of irregular heartbeat, finds study

Posted By Agencies, November 20, 2018 at 08:21pm

Anti-depressants have been previously linked with some serious, but rare heart rhythm disturbances, prompting the question of whether they might also raise the risk of atrial fibrillation.
Want to treat Seasonal affective disorder? Go au naturel

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, November 17, 2018 at 01:55pm

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), can give you a tough time by robbing your peace. But, you will be able to deal with it by opting for these natural remedies.
Social media often increases loneliness, claims study

Posted By Editorial Team, November 15, 2018 at 03:30pm

The researchers analyzed 143 social media users aged between 18 and 22, especially they tracked the impact of such sites had on their mental health.