[37] A family history of alcoholism in first-degree relatives conveys an increased risk for depression. Bereavement is an obvious stressor commonly seen among the elderly. The stress of losing a ...

the WHO estimates that 5% of adults experience depression; however, adults older than 60 years have a greater prevalence at 5 ...

Over 230,000 bottles of the antidepressant duloxetine (Cymbalta) have been recalled due to the presence of a potential ...

The study found that the reduction in kidney function is not equally caused by all chronic diseases. Cardiometabolic ...

A large-scale Hong Kong study identified crucial factors that influence successful depression treatment in older adults. The findings potentially could reshape how healthcare providers approach ...

Using a sample of more than 2,000 older adults with migraine from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging, researchers examined changes in depression status among this population during the pandemic.

As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, many individuals find themselves feeling less energetic, more irritable, or ...

Nursing home workers should consider depression as a risk factor for resident falls, authors of a new study say.

“Depression is a significant concern for older adults and it’s not uncommon for them to underreport their symptoms,” Kathryn Kopp, LCSW at Phoenix Rising Psychotherapy, told the AJ ...

There may be a positive correlation between nutrient-rich plant-based diets and improved sleep health among older adults, ...

Older women, people who reported substance use during pregnancy, and those who were overweight or had obesity were also at higher risk of postpartum depression, the study found. MORE: New study ...