Editor’s note: Season 8 of the podcast Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta gets back to basics with an in-depth examination of the brain in different states. Each episode will focus on one of those ...

Nevertheless, there is data that the ketogenic diet can be helpful for depression. It is a low-carbohydrate diet that allows ...

Radial reports that teen depression is prevalent yet under-treated. Effective options include therapy, antidepressants, and ...

A comprehensive review confirms the benefits of exercise for treating depression, even if the exact reasons remain unclear ...

Daphne Berryhill is an oncology pharmacist and freelance writer. She loves the collaborative process of creating health content. Her goal as a writer is to offer information that’s meaningful, ...

Depression and anxiety are common in the U.S. Managing anxiety and depression takes daily work, and small additions or changes to your living spaces and routine may help, but they won’t replace ...

More than 20 percent of adults 65 years and older meet the criteria for depression and other mental illness. Photo via Pixabay Sometimes it’s the weather, the holidays, or something else. And as the ...

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Does Magnesium Help With Depression? If you feel sad, tired, and cranky, your doctor may suggest magnesium for depression. "We think of magnesium as just a trace mineral, but it's involved in hundreds ...

This is the second part in a series on deep brain stimulation for depression. Read from the beginning. [Content note: This story contains discussion of suicide.] Jon Nelson’s depression was poison. “I ...