antidepressant – anthrophysics

Pulling a sleepless night works like an antidepressant: Northwest study

November 3, 2023 by David Jones

According to a new study, even one night's worth of sleep deprivation saw lingering antidepressant effects that lasted for days, plus increased neuroplasticity.

Students, rejoice, your sleepless nights may have more benefits than earning you an A. That all-too-familiar feeling of “tension but fatigue” from not getting enough sleep for just one night may actually have antidepressant effects, according to a study led by a team at Northwestern University. Although chronic sleep deprivation has been studied extensively, scientists … Read more

Amitriptyline, a common antidepressant, also relieves the painful symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

October 17, 2023 by David Jones

LEEDS, United Kingdom — An antidepressant may also ease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in patients receiving care from a general practitioner (GP). British researchers conducted the study in primary care settings, where general practitioners prescribed amitriptyline, whose brands include Elavil and Vanatrip. Patients adjusted their doses based on the severity of their symptoms … Read more