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Joseph Shavit
Jun 9, 2022
Probiotics help alleviate depression, study finds
Researchers have shown that probiotics can support the effect of antidepressants and help to alleviate depression.
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Joseph Shavit
May 19, 2022
'Wonder Drug' statins may provide protection against depression
Statins have been hailed as a wonder drug; the cholesterol-lowering drugs have been prescribed to tens of millions of people since the 1980s
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Joseph Shavit
Apr 8, 2022
Algorithm can spot depressed Twitter users with nearly 90% accuracy
The algorithm determines someone's mental state by extracting and analyzing 38 data points from their public Twitter profile.
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Joseph Shavit
Mar 12, 2022
Sharing memories sets children on path to better well-being
Toddlers whose mothers received special coaching in talking about memories grew into teenagers who experience better wellbeing.
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Joseph Shavit
Dec 27, 2021
New therapy found to swiftly reduce depression and suicidal thoughts
Ketamine therapy has a swift short-term effect on reducing symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts, according to research.
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Joseph Shavit
Dec 1, 2021
‘Wobble’ therapy can be beneficial for arthritis, Alzheimer’s, depression and type 2 diabetes
Research shows that just six weeks of vibration therapy can lead to improved memory and mobility in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).
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Joshua Shavit
Oct 28, 2021
Feeling depressed? Columbia University researchers developed an app to help
Research shows that training primary care physicians in to identify and treat depression can improve patient outcomes and even save lives.
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Joseph Shavit
Jul 27, 2021
Earlier sleep timing associated with lower depression risk
People who tend to go to bed and wake up earlier have significantly lower risk of major depression, according to a sweeping genetic study
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Joseph Shavit
Jun 9, 2021
Laughing gas may help alleviate depression
New research shows that Laughing gas relieves symptoms in people with treatment-resistant depression.
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Joseph Shavit
May 28, 2021
Waking just one hour earlier cuts depression risk by double digits
Waking up just one hour earlier could reduce a person's risk of major depression by 23%, suggests a sweeping new genetic study
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Joseph Shavit
Jan 25, 2021
Street trees close to the home may reduce the risk of depression
Depression, especially in urban areas, is on the rise, now more than ever. Mental health outcomes are influenced by, among other things
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