Internet-Based CBT for Anxiety and Depression By MariaLisa Itzoe, DO, MPH Anxiety and depression are two conditions that pervade our population. According to data collected from CDC gathered self-reports of US adults (over age 18) between April 2020-April 2023, on average about 30% reported experiencing symptoms of an anxiety disorder. During that same time period, …
Is an Amazonian Plant the Future for Treatment-Resistant Depression? By Amanda Johnson The prevalence of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) has continued to increase and has become a significant health concern, especially among young adults. While many outstanding advancements in the treatment of depression have been made in recent years, including the combination of drug therapy …
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Can Optimism Help You Live Longer? By Jill Horn Evidence from longevity research studies suggests that optimism may be key factor influencing healthy aging and lifespan, independent of lifestyle factors and gender. Importantly, recent studies have focused on investigating the role of optimism on lifespan in racially and ethnically diverse cohorts, given that previous studies …
Depression and The Gut Microbiome – The Unresolved Chicken and Egg Question? By Emeran Mayer, MD Depression is one of the most common mental disorders experienced worldwide with an average lifetime prevalence of 11–15%. As I discussed in The Gut Immune Connection, about 160 million people suffered from major depressive disorder in 2017, young people …
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Risk of Depression Decreases with Physical Activity By E. Dylan Mayer Whether it be walking around the neighborhood for 30 minutes per day or running for miles on end every weekend, we have often heard that moderate, but regular exercise is a key factor in prolonging a healthy, disease-free life. I wrote an article a …
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