A sweeping review of global research suggests that exercise—especially aerobic activities like running, swimming, and dancing—can be one of the most powerful ways to ease depression and anxiety.

Today, we're diving into a topic that hits close to home and goes beyond biceps, abs, or your running speed. We're exploring ...

Researchers have found compelling evidence that depression points to the development of Parkinson's disease or Lewy body ...

When drugs like Prozac were first introduced in the late 1980s, the leading theory behind their market success was that depressed people lacked serotonin, a key brain chemical. Called the “chemical ...

Depression is a complex and deeply personal experience. While almost everyone has periods of sadness, low mood or grief, depression is different. Major depressive disorder is persistent, interferes ...

Combat isolation by embracing dance, a powerful tool for depression relief that outperforms traditional walking or yoga. This neurochemical symphony releases dopamine and oxytocin, synchronizing brain ...

Researchers reported rapid, significant improvement in depression, with the benefits lasting for months after treatment.

In an early clinical trial, a single dose of a short-acting psychedelic drug led to rapid improvement in people with major depressive disorder.

People with depression have higher body temperatures, suggesting there could be a mental health benefit to lowering the temperatures of those with the disorder. People with depression have higher body ...

Science has yet to pinpoint exactly why some people experience depression and others do not. And it may never be able to give a fully satisfying answer. While people with depression may have similar ...

Jonathan Rottenberg author of "The Depths." I had the opportunity to catch up with Jonathan Rottenberg on the phone earlier this week. We talked about his new book, The Depths: The Evolutionary ...