Drugs that target the neurotransmitter serotonin have long been prescribed to treat depression. Now the spotlight is turning to other aspects of brain chemistry. In this episode, the ...

Welcome to Part IV in our “What to Do If You Are Depressed” blog series. Each day builds on what has come before. We are now aware that depression is a state of behavioral shutdown (Part I) and that ...

More than a third of U.S. adults don’t get enough sleep, leading to what has been described as a public-health epidemic.

Welcome to Part VIII in our "What to Do If You Are Depressed” blog series. With this installment, we shift more from the “Awareness” and “Acceptance” phase ...

Depression runs hot. In the 1980s, psychiatrists began noticing that patients with depressive symptoms had higher body temperatures compared to people without, and that their body temperatures didn’t ...

Folate is a B vitamin that plays a role in many aspects of your health, including your brain. Low folate intake is linked to ...

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient you obtain primarily from sun exposure. If you don't get enough of it, some research suggests you could be at a higher risk of experiencing depression. However, ...

Retirement is often associated with feelings of joy, relaxation, and freedom, but research shows it can also be a challenging time emotionally. Many individuals who retire struggle with unexpected ...