Of the 2,900 participants studied, 6.2% had depression. Older adults who had a negative history of depression or had annual ...

While genetics and life events can contribute to depression, a new study from Colorado State University has found that social isolation is one of the biggest risk factors, especially for older adults.

Depression is a serious health concern for older adults, potentially leading to other health issues if left untreated. Seniors often avoid discussing mental health due to generational stigma ...

Older age, the onset of depression and increased loneliness can significantly contribute to the risk of dementia and cognitive decline, according to two separate studies.

KLANG: Depression, linked to menopause or hormonal imbalance, can emerge in elderly women even after a decade or more after they have stopped menstruating. However, many remain oblivious as to why ...

Our research shows that poorer older adults are nearly three times more likely to experience depression and far less likely to meet government health guidelines than their wealthier peers.

Group arts activities significantly reduced depression and anxiety, even when accounting for biases in research publications.

A new study published in JMIR Aging developed and tested a new AI model called HOPE which uses Wi-Fi–based motion sensors data to detect depression in older adults without relying on intrusive ...

The Art of Well-Being: Group Activities Shown to Ease Depression and Anxiety in Older Adults Mar. 5, 2025 — Group arts interventions, such as painting, dance, or music, significantly reduce ...

Osteoarthritis was not associated with cognitive decline, though patients with OA and comorbid depression faced a greater risk for cognitive impairment.

Just one outing every few months was enough to cut their risk of depression by 32 percent. Those who went out once a month or ...

Researchers found that the rate difference of depression was 3.48 per 1000 person-years between GLP-1 RA users and SGLT-2i users. HealthDay News — For older adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D ...