Yoga can help treat depression

Hatha yoga is a gentle, introductory form of basic yoga that promotes relaxation. Studies have showed it can ease symptoms of major depression after patients engaged in a practice for about three to six months, a new study says. The research team randomly split volunteers who were taking antidepressants into two groups. Half started taking classes

Depression is the No. 1 cause of illness and disability worldwide: WHO report

The World Health Organization has two words for anyone who’s “Sad!”: “Let’s talk.” Depression is the no. 1 cause of illness and disability worldwide, the UN’s public health arm said Thursday. An 18% spike from 2005 to 2015 puts the most recent estimate at more than 300 million people. The WHO’s “Depression: Let’s Talk” campaign,