Long-term exposure to certain components of fine particulate air pollution was associated with a higher risk of developing depression among older adults.

A US study of 23.7M Medicare users found long-term PM2.5 exposure raises depression risk in seniors. Every quartile increase ...

As we age, it’s important to prioritize mental health alongside physical health. Seniors face an increased risk of depression, which is often overlooked as a normal part of aging. However, depression ...

A small cluster of six specific depression symptoms in middle-aged patients has been linked to an increased risk of ...

This story is part of our mental health series. Find out more here. Grief and loss, isolation, chronic health conditions and dementia can lead to mental health issues in older adults. But oftentimes, ...

Depression can have a significant impact on health. Though seniors make up 13 percent of the U.S. population, they represent 18 percent of suicides. Studies also have found that depressed seniors ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older people with low blood levels of vitamin D and high blood levels of parathyroid hormone are more likely to be depressed, Dutch researchers report. But it remains ...

A study of community dwellers estimated that 15% of the elderly showed significant depressive symptoms. A smaller subset (1% to 2%) met criteria for a major depressive disorder. In nursing homes, the ...

Millions of Americans experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, or seasonal depression, in the fall or winter. Even more experience changes in mood and energy levels when days get shorter, regardless of ...

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 ...

It’s important to know that depression can occur at any age, but the geriatric population - individuals 65 years of age and older, face particularly concerning issues. Sometimes referred to as ...

Quality of Life Research, Vol. 30, No. 3 (March 2021), pp. 721-728 (8 pages) Purpose At present, it is not clear about the influence of health-promoting lifestyle, aging perceptions, social support, ...