Depression
How does our mental wellbeing affect our brain health?
Much of my research looks at how mental health and brain health are connected – but first, let’s explore how these two things are different.
Research volunteers help detect poorer memory in those who were more anxious during pandemic
New research suggests older people who were more anxious and depressed during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic had an average decline in their short-term memory equivalent to six years of natural ageing.
New insights link brain injury, depression and PTSD to dementia in women
Neurology: Military- related risk factors in female veterans and risk of dementia Scientists have studied female US military veterans and found that traumatic brain injury (TBI), depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are linked to an increased risk of dementia. The findings are published today (Wednesday 12 December) in the scientific journal, Neurology. The researchers…
I won’t let depression stop me Running Down Dementia
Andy Morris is taking on the Running Down Dementia challenge for the third year, having already run more than 750km and raised more than £5,000 over the past two years.
US study links depression to memory problems
Neurology: Greater depressive symptoms, cognition, and markers of brain aging Scientists in the US have found a link between symptoms of depression and changes in memory. The findings are published today (Wednesday 9 May) in the scientific publication, Neurology. The researchers studied over 1,000 stroke-free volunteers, who completed tests of memory, thinking and depressive symptoms…