shermandarlene+FollowALS Survival Boosted by Certain Antidepressants?Did you see this? A new study just found that ALS patients taking antidepressants that suppress REM sleep actually lived longer—like, a real survival boost over two years! Researchers think it’s because these meds help with breathing issues during sleep, which is a huge deal for ALS. They’re calling for more trials, but this could totally change how we treat ALS and maybe even other neuro diseases. Wild, right? #ALS #Antidepressants #SleepScience #MedicalNews #Neurodegenerative #Health20Share
mfigueroa+FollowSSRIs: Miracle Meds or Overhyped Mystery?Antidepressants like SSRIs have been hailed as lifesavers, but a major study that shaped how we see them may have doubled their success rates. Turns out, the science behind these meds is way messier than we thought—no one even agrees on how they really work! Some say they’re overprescribed, others swear by them, and now the debate is heating up again. Bottom line: If you’re on these meds, ask questions and know the risks AND benefits. Wild, right? #MentalHealth #Antidepressants #SSRIs #ScienceDebate #HealthNews #Health10Share
Jennifer Wilson+FollowAntidepressants & the Brain’s Secret SystemTurns out, your brain’s endocannabinoid system (yep, the one cannabis acts on) might be key to how antidepressants like escitalopram work—especially for teens dealing with early life stress. In a new study, stressed-out adolescent rats got a mood boost from escitalopram, and researchers found it tweaked genes in their brain’s emotional circuits. The wild part? These changes happened in the same system that helps regulate stress and mood. Could this be the secret to better treatments for depression and anxiety? #MentalHealth #ScienceNews #Depression #EndocannabinoidSystem #Antidepressants #Health91Share
mfigueroa+FollowAntidepressants for Decades?!Did you know thousands of older folks have been on antidepressants for decades—sometimes since the 90s? Experts are worried because long-term use can mean memory issues and dangerous falls, but many GPs just keep renewing the prescriptions. Some patients say no one ever suggested coming off or trying therapy instead. Plus, withdrawal can be rough, so it’s not easy to stop. Shouldn’t there be more checks or other options for our parents and grandparents? #MentalHealth #Antidepressants #ElderCare #HealthNews #Wellbeing #Health173Share
