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Depression can strike at any age, but new data highlights its significant impact on older adults, where it is the most common mental health condition. Around one in five people in later life ...

May 5, 2006 (Chicago) — Depression and death are closely linked in elderly populations, and interrupting the pathway between the two can significantly improve survival. This was the conclusion of a ...

A new study suggests nitrous oxide may offer a new treatment option for older adults with treatment-resistant depression.

Experts note the pathology of depression and memory loss overlap within the brain. The findings of this new research may have profound implications for therapeutic interventions for treating ...

How to recognize depression in older adults. Aug. 3, 2010 — -- About 7 million people over the age of 65 have been diagnosed with depression, and many more could be suffering. Dr. Marie Savard ...

TORONTO, ON – A recent study of more than 2,700 older Canadians reported older adults with diabetes faced a heightened risk of depression during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this cohort, almost 50% of ...

The geriatric depression scale is a self-reported screening survey to help detect depression in older adults. There’s a short version with 15 questions and a long version with 30. The geriatric ...

A large-scale study of older Australians finds that diets high in ultra-processed food may quietly erode mental wellbeing—boosting depression risk and undermining quality of life, even without ...