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Got the blues? Depression is something as many as one in three older adults deal with.

Depression is not a normal part of aging, but is more common in folks who have health conditions like heart disease or cancer, have limited mobility, or have sleep problems — all circumstances associated with advancing age.

The good news is that a wholesome treat can lift older folks’ spirits, a new study suggests.

Older adults are at higher risk of depression. Chanelle Malambo/peopleimages.com – stock.adobe.com

An easy boost for the blues may be blueberries, new research suggests.

Researchers in Boston found that eating blueberry powder for three months resulted in improvement of depressive symptoms.

Here’s what they think is at play.

Brightening up with blueberries

This pilot study looked at 18 participants, aged 65 and older, with depressive symptoms.

They were split into two groups — one group ate 48 grams (about 2 cups) of freeze-dried blueberry powder a day…