as in bleak
causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer
the depressive story about a struggling artist
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Many people fall short of their ALA needs despite its role in elevating melatonin levels, decreasing depressive symptoms, and fighting inflammation.24
Chia seed pudding is simple to make.
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 30 Sep. 2024
The large study of more than 393,000 adult participants, published Wednesday in the journal Neurology, found a 15% higher risk of a composite brain health outcome — including dementia, stroke and late-life depression — defined as a depressive episode first diagnosed at or after age 60.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 25 Sep. 2024
The researchers found that both treatment groups showed a significant reduction in depressive symptoms up to six months after treatment.
—New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2024
The oldest Sardinians report high levels of psychological well-being and low levels of depressive symptoms, thanks in part to their resilience and social ties.
—Raeleen D'agostino Mautner, Contributor, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2024
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 30 Sep. 2024
The large study of more than 393,000 adult participants, published Wednesday in the journal Neurology, found a 15% higher risk of a composite brain health outcome — including dementia, stroke and late-life depression — defined as a depressive episode first diagnosed at or after age 60.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 25 Sep. 2024
The researchers found that both treatment groups showed a significant reduction in depressive symptoms up to six months after treatment.
—New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2024
The oldest Sardinians report high levels of psychological well-being and low levels of depressive symptoms, thanks in part to their resilience and social ties.
—Raeleen D'agostino Mautner, Contributor, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2024
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“Depressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depressive. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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