Depression is a complex and deeply personal experience. While almost everyone has periods of sadness, low mood or grief, ...

Omega-3 fatty acids: While much of the research is preliminary, there’s some evidence that eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty ...

A significant percentage of women use a variety of CAM approaches during or following childbirth for a range of health and mental health problems, however, relatively few tell their physicians or ...

What you eat can affect how you feel.

Regular morning exposure to bright light may improve seasonal depressed mood This is the third post in a series on non-pharmacologic treatments of depressed mood. Previous posts provided brief reviews ...

It’s no secret that exercise can produce powerful mood-boosting endorphins. But do you really need to break a sweat to reap those benefits? A new study in the Journal of Health Psychology says no: ...

Today, we're diving into a topic that hits close to home and goes beyond biceps, abs, or your running speed. We're exploring ...

If you’re feeling down, doughnut grab that pastry for comfort. Consuming too much sugar can cause your blood sugar to spike and then crash, spurring feelings of sluggishness and exhaustion. Instead, ...

Share on Pinterest Walking at least 5,000 steps per day could improve depression symptoms, according to new research. Oleh Slobodeniuk/Getty Images A new study found that walking 5,000 or more steps ...

Rates of diagnosis for depression fell by 27.7% after the COVID-19 pandemic, compared with pre-pandemic rates, according to ...

Depression is a significant concern in outpatient oncology care, yet clinicians face practical challenges in accurately and efficiently screening patients for it. This study investigated whether a ...