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These negative social media behaviours are linked to depression

New York: While scrolling through Facebook or Instagram, did you ever feel that everyone else is living their life better than you? Such social media behaviours are linked with major depressive disorder (MDD), said researchers. In a study of over 500 millennials who actively use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and/or Snapchat, the team from the Texas […]

  • Friday, 09 July 2021
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Higher use of social media linked to depression in girls: Study

London: Teenage girls who spend more time on social media have a higher risk of depression than boys, a study has found. Researchers led by Yvonne Kelly from the University College London (UCL) found that almost 40 per cent of girls who spend more than five hours a day on social media show symptoms of […]

  • Friday, 09 July 2021
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Hearing loss raises depression risk in elderly

New York: Older adults with age-related hearing loss are more likely to have greater risk of depressive symptoms, finds a study. The researchers, from the Columbia University in the US, found that older adults with mild hearing loss were almost twice as likely to have clinically significant symptoms of depression than those with normal hearing. […]

  • Friday, 09 July 2021
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Risk of depression, anxiety higher in cerebral palsy patients: Study

London: People living with cerebral palsy face a higher risk of developing depression and anxiety than their peers without the condition, according to a new study. Cerebral palsy is a condition that affects muscle control and movement and is usually caused by an injury to the brain before, during or after birth. Relatively little is […]

  • Friday, 09 July 2021
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What helps people live well with dementia

London: Psychological aspects such as optimism, self-esteem, loneliness and depression are closely linked to the ability to optimise quality of life and well-being in both people with dementia and caregivers, a new study suggests. According to the researchers, the study seeks to inform support services and guide policy on where resources should be spent to […]

  • Friday, 09 July 2021
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Depression, anxiety affect health as much as smoking: Study

New York: Being anxious or depressed can increase risks for heart disease and stroke, the same as smoking and obesity, according to a new study, that underscores the importance of treating mental health conditions. The findings showed that people with high levels of anxiety and depression are at 65 per cent higher risk for a […]

  • Friday, 09 July 2021
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Lesbian, gay adolescents more vulnerable to depression: Lancet

London: Owing to discrimination and stigma associated with sexual minorities, depressive symptoms are more common among those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, not exclusively heterosexual, or not sure of their sexual orientation from age 10, and continue throughout their early adulthood, say researchers. The observational study, published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health […]

  • Friday, 09 July 2021
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Depression linked to increased risk of irregular heartbeat: Study

London: Depressed people could be at an increased risk of developing irregular heartbeat, says a study. Anti-depressants have been previously linked with some serious, but rare heart rhythm disturbances, prompting the question of whether they might also raise the risk of atrial fibrillation. However, in the study, the risk of irregular heartbeat was 7.65-fold higher […]

  • Friday, 09 July 2021
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Obesity may cause depression even in absence of health issues

London: Overweight and obese people may be at increased risk of depression, even in the absence of other health problems, warns new research. The research, published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, showed that the psychological impact of being overweight causes depression, rather than associated illnesses such as diabetes. “Our research shows that being overweight […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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Scientists discover link between brain activity, mood disorders

San Francisco: US scientists at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) have found a new pattern of brain activity that may help develop new therapies in the future to treat mood disorders like depression. Most human brain research on mood disorders has relied on studies in which participants lie in a functional magnetic resonance […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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Social media use linked to depression, loneliness: Study

New York: Excessive use of social media including Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram is associated with poor well-being which could lead to depression and loneliness, researchers have warned. The study, published in the Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, showed that limiting screen time on these apps could boost one’s wellness. “When you are not busy […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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Back pain linked to risky behaviours in teenagers, says study

Sydney: Does your adolescent son or daughter suffer from back pain often? Beware, he or she may be more likely to smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, and report problems like anxiety and depression. Although often dismissed as trivial and fleeting, adolescent back pain is responsible for substantial health care use, school absence, and interference with day-to-day […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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Depression in children under-recognised by parents, teachers: Study

New York: Parents and teachers may find it difficult to detect depression in young children, that can affect their social skills and academics, a new study shows. According to Anxiety and Depression Association of America, as many as 2-3 per cent of children aged between 6-12 might have a major depressive disorder. But parents and […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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Frequent on-off relationships may up depression, anxiety risk

New York: Do you have an on and off relationship with your romantic partner? Beware, it can affect your mental health, say researchers. The findings showed that an increase in breaking up and reuniting was associated with more psychological distress symptoms such as depression and anxiety. It is because such relationships are associated with higher rates […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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Parent's smoking, depression may up ADHD risk in children

Seoul: Parents, please take note. A new study has found that smoking and depression in parents may increase the risk of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in their children. According to the researchers, the results illuminate the need to increase awareness of parental factors that have the potential to contribute to ADHD in children. The study, published […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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