depression
- Hollywood
What drove Phoebe Waller-Bridge to ‘edge of depression’
Los Angeles: Writer-actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge has revealed that she was “teetering on the edge of a depression” amid a pressure to conform beauty standards. In an interview to BBC, the 34-year-old shared that…
- Health
30% working folks suffer mental risks: Survey
New Delhi:Thirty per cent working professionals suffer some form of mental, emotional risks and as much as 28 per cent some form of depression, a new survey conducted by health-tech startup Vivant…
- Health
Smoking cigarettes may increase depression risk: Study
London: If you are a regular smoker, quit now as researchers have found that tobacco smoking may increase your risk of developing depression and schizophrenia. “Individuals with mental illness are often overlooked…
- Health
‘Regular exercise may reduce depression risk’
Massachusetts: Regular exercise may reduce the risk of depression, even in people who are genetically prone to the condition, according to a new study. “Our findings strongly suggest that, when it comes…
- Health
Social isolation can increase risk of osteoarthritis: Study
Washington: Apart from affecting health and well-being, social isolation can also lead to osteoarthritis (arthritis) in older adults, suggests a recent study. People who have arthritis often have other health issues which…
- Health
One in five cardiac rehab patients suffers from depression:study
Washington: A recent study has found that patients suffering from mental illness like depression, anxiety or stress are more likely to drop out of cardiac rehabilitation. “Heart patients living with depression are…
- Health
Caregivers of children with eczema suffer mild anxiety
Washington: Mild anxiety and depression have been found in parents or caregivers surrounding children with atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema. In the study presented at the 28th EADV Congress,…
- News
Sleeping pills can rid insomniacs of suicidal thoughts
Washington: Insomnia, a common sleep problem is also a driver of suicide, but a new study has found a probable and safe answer to this. People with severe insomnia may benefit from…
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Asthmatic children with anxiety likely to visit ER more
Washington: Children with asthma are more likely to be affected by anxiety and depression and those with all the three conditions are twice as likely to seek Emergency Room care, than patients…
- Health
Depression common among partners of military personnel
Washington: A recent study conducted at King’s College London suggests that depression and binge-drinking are more common among the female partners of UK military personnel than women outside the military community. The…
- Health
Taking contraceptives in teen linked to depression in adulthood
Washington: Women who have taken oral contraceptives during their teenage, are prone to developing depression as they turn adults, suggested a new study. The findings published in the Journal of Child Psychology…
- Crime
‘Depression’ leads to suicide in west Delhi
New Delhi: A 70-year-old man ended his life by shooting himself with his licensed revolver in West Delhi’s Moti Nagar area on Friday morning, the police said, adding the man was suffering from…
- Health
Want to live longer? Optimism is the key
New York: Researchers have found that individuals with greater optimism are more likely to live longer and achieve “exceptional longevity”. “While research has identified many risk factors for diseases and premature death,…
- Health
Diabetic college students at risk of depression says Study
Washington: Diabetic students attending universities face a high level of diabetes-related distress mainly arising due to their concerns about living with this medical condition, a new study has suggested. According to the…
- Health
Patients with acne have risk of developing depression
Washington: Researchers found that patients with acne had a significantly increased risk of developing major depression, but only in the first five years after being diagnosed with acne. The British Journal of…
