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.

I would love to sit around a table with a group of you, preferably with coffee or wine, and ask, “How do you combat the blues?” We Elders are so good at sharing our physical challenges, but the ...

Scientists have found evidence suggesting that “night owls” who prefer to stay active at night may be at a greater risk for ...

Experts already know that night owls are at higher risk of poor mental health compared to early risers but, until now, it has been unclear why.A new study published in the journal PLOS One suggests ...

Scientists at Karolinska Institutet have found that duloxetine, a commonly used antidepressant, may also have benefits for memory and thinking abilities in older adults. Their findings, published in ...

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.

A new study finds that staying up late, known as having an “evening chronotype,” is associated with a higher risk of ...

Depression and anxiety affect approximately 40% of adults with chronic pain, according to a massive new systematic review and ...

The blues and the jitters are very common among people battling chronic pain, a new evidence review says.About 40% of ...