Those who suffer from depression should not expect massage to magically lift away their condition.Is massage good for anxiety and depression? Compared to many Eastern cultures, massage therapy is relatively new in the United States. For example, in China massage has been heavily utilized for over 3,000 years. Practitioners manipulate muscles and soft tissues to loosen tension, provide relief, and enhance function.  In more recent times, however, the … [Read more...]
Dementia, Depression, and Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
From wrinkles to graying hair, no part of the body escapes the aging process.From wrinkles to graying hair, no part of the body escapes the aging process. While the mind is no exception, there is a critical difference between the normal cognitive effects of aging and more serious cognitive decline, including depression, delirium, and dementia.Geriatric depressionAccording to the CDC, estimates of depression in older adults requiring home healthcare or … [Read more...]