Ozempic, the happy drug? Study suggests weight-loss medications could reduce depression, anxiety
For millions of people using Ozempic and Wegovy. weight loss is the most well-known result, but new research suggests the drug may also help tame depression. Researchers at Epic Research, a Verona, Wisconsin-based health analytics company, found that: diabetic patient People prescribed glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1) drugs were less likely to develop depression than […]
Presidential depression and Abraham Lincoln’s struggle with ‘melancholy’: What historians know
Although he is perhaps best known for his honesty, a lesser known fact about Abraham Lincoln is that 16th president The American struggled with severe depression throughout his life. Dr. Chris Tuell, a clinical psychologist and chemical and behavioral addiction expert at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, has studied Lincoln’s mental health struggles […]
Super Bowl and sports fan depression: How to cope when your team loses, according to mental health experts
Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. And the annual Super Bowl is no exception. When the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers went head-to-head in Super Bowl 15 on Sunday night, fans were headed for either a victory dance or a huge disappointment. So what happens if the team loses? Experts say it […]
New Study Suggests Those With Depression Have Higher Body Temperatures
(Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) OAN’s Brooke Mallory4:21pm – Wednesday, February 7, 2024 recent research Researchers, who looked at data from more than 20,000 people around the world, proposed a unique relationship between depression and elevated body temperature. advertisement The results of this study reportedly showed that body temperature increases when symptoms of depression become […]
Antidepressant use higher for women around breakups than men – study | Depression
Women are more likely than men to use antidepressants after a relationship breakdown later in life, researchers found. The observational study, funded by the European Research Council and the Academy of Finland, surveyed 228,644 Finnish residents aged 50 to 70 between 1996 and 2018, all of whom lived in Finland between 2000 and 2014. Over […]
Joe Biden’s Response to Elmo’s Viral Online Wellness Check Backfires as Americans Fault Him for Their Depression
President Joe Biden’s reaction Sesame street Muppet Elmo’s online medical check-up went viral, backfiring as Americans blamed the nation’s 46th president for depression. “Elmo is just checking in! How’s everyone doing?” Elmo asked in a Monday X/Twitter post. Elmo is just checking in! How is everyone? — Elmo (@elmo) January 29, 2024 Elmo’s post received […]
For those suffering with anxiety, depression or ADHD: Tips for succeeding in 2024
Aiming to improve your mental health by setting thoughtful and achievable goals can be a powerful strategy. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or any other condition, setting personal goals can foster a sense of direction, accomplishment, and empowerment. Consider specific goals tailored to your condition to promote overall mental health. Set goals for […]
Kendra Wilkinson opens up on mental health battle: ‘Dying of depression’
Kendra Wilkinson, ex-wife of former NFL player Hank Baskett and former reality TV star, opened up about her own struggles with mental health in a new interview with People. This is the first time Wilkinson has spoken publicly about the incident since she was hospitalized in September after suffering a panic attack. “I was dying […]