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Grandchildren of the Greatest Generation are sharing the ingenious frugal habits their relatives developed during the Great Depression. From turning shirt collars inside out to saving potato water for lotion, these stories reveal resourcefulness that can inspire us today.
UK researchers found that tocilizumab, a common arthritis medication, helped people with depression who didn't respond to standard antidepressants. The breakthrough could offer hope to millions struggling with treatment-resistant depression.
When 2-year-old Novalee stopped breathing after a seizure, her 87-year-old great-great-grandmother didn't hesitate. Wilma Whitmore's decades as an emergency room nurse kicked in just when her family needed her most.
A brief 25-minute psychedelic treatment lifted depression symptoms that lasted up to six months for people who hadn't found relief anywhere else. Just one dose of DMT helped patients who'd been struggling for an average of 10 years.
A new UCLA study shows an intensive five-day magnetic brain stimulation protocol works as well as the traditional six-week treatment for depression. This breakthrough could help thousands of patients who struggle to commit to months of clinic visits.
Researchers have identified two specific brain cell types that function differently in people with depression, marking a major step toward targeted treatments. The discovery proves depression is rooted in measurable biological changes, not just emotions.
Scientists discovered why exercise and enriched environments reduce depression risk. A brain protein called Fgf2 keeps the brain's protective barrier strong during stress, potentially offering the first biomarker for depression.
A groundbreaking depression treatment using psilocybin is showing promising results in clinical trials, potentially becoming the first psychedelic therapy approved by the FDA. Two major studies confirm the compound helps patients with severe depression find relief.
Five years after taking psilocybin mushrooms with therapy, two-thirds of depression patients remain in complete remission. Even those still struggling report their depression feels far more manageable than before treatment.
Scientists have tested a surprising new approach to treating depression by targeting inflammation instead of brain chemicals alone. In a small UK trial, an arthritis drug helped 54% of patients with hard-to-treat depression achieve remission.
Thousands of people told their depression was "treatment-resistant" found relief when doctors treated their cardiovascular system instead of their brain. The discovery could transform care for the 30% of depression patients who don't respond to traditional medications.
New research shows one ketamine infusion can reduce severe depression symptoms within hours, not weeks. For people with treatment-resistant depression, this rapid-acting treatment offers hope when traditional antidepressants fail.
Scientists discovered a simple blood marker that predicts which depression patients will respond to the most common antidepressants, potentially sparing millions from months of trying different medications. This breakthrough could transform how doctors treat the 330 million people worldwide living with major depression.
A major new study shows that aerobic exercise like running, swimming, or dancing can treat mild depression and anxiety as effectively as traditional therapy. Group workouts delivered the strongest results, especially for young adults and new mothers.
A major new study found that working out reduces anxiety and depression just as effectively as medication or talk therapy. Aerobic exercise showed the strongest results, especially for young adults and new mothers.
A breakthrough study of 95,000 patients found that semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, significantly reduces the risk of worsening mental health in people with diabetes and depression. The discovery could offer hope for millions living with both conditions.
U.S. soccer icon Landon Donovan opens his new memoir about battling lifelong depression and finding peace beyond fame. His journey from World Cup hero to mental health advocate shows how redefining success can save your life.
Clinically designed video games are showing real results for young people struggling with ADHD and depression, offering families a new path when traditional therapy wait times stretch for months. Johns Hopkins researchers found these specially designed games delivered modest but meaningful improvements that both kids and parents could see.
Scientists found that brain cells in young people with depression work overtime when resting but can't keep up under stress. This breakthrough could lead to earlier diagnosis and better treatments for millions struggling with the condition.
A massive study of 80,000 people confirms exercise works as well as medication and therapy for treating depression and anxiety. Group fitness classes and supervised programs deliver the best results.
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