There is so much hype about Vitamin D these days. Learn about the role Vitamin D plays in our bodies, how it affects depression, general body aches and pains, and symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency.What Does Vitamin D Do?Vitamin D has a definitive role in the body. It's main purpose is to regulate the normal blood levels of phosphorus and calcium. Without calcium to keep your bones strong they would
New research made public by the Alzheimer’s society during the Dementia Awareness Week held from the 6th to 12th of July 2008 states that people with high blood pressure are an amazing 600 percent likely to develop dementia. High blood pressure led to a six fold increase in vascular dementia, the second most common form of dementia in the United States and Europe, ranking behind Alzheimer’s d
When a person is experiencing stress (for example, when going to the dentist, parachute jumping, etc.), which does not get to depression, burns huge amounts of energy. Slimming is happening extremely quickly - sometimes even more than a kilo a day. Consequently, the stress - beefing our noble cause of getting rid of extra weight - instantly raises our metabolism and makes us "to push out" the exce
Antidepressants may not work as expected People who have had a stroke and the people who are close to them need more support in order to manage the consequences of stroke. As well as the physical disabilities, the psychological burden is difficult to cope with. It is not only stroke patients who become depressed: their friends and relatives often become depressed too. A review of research on depre
Animal study finds withdrawal effects may continue for days or weeks Scientific evidence has long suggested that moderate drinking offers some protection against heart disease, certain types of stroke and some forms of cancer. But new research shows that stopping drinking - including at moderate levels - may lead to health problems including depression and a reduced capacity of the brain to produc
A significant number of adults with unresolved anxiety, depression, or addiction may actually have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a condition that has been widely considered to resolve in late adolescence. Armed with the correct diagnosis, adult ADHD sufferers could soon be prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin®)-style stimulant medications for a range of mental health problems
Throughout the entire course of our lives, all of us experience various episodes of depression at some or the other time.
You can feel depressed because of many reasons like when you depart from your beloved person, loss of job and many more.
Most of you can easily manage these kinds of stressful events [...]
The psychology instructor had just finished a lecture on mental health and had proceeded to give an oral quiz to the freshman class.
Speaking specifically about manic depression, the instructor asked, “How would you diagnose a patient who walks back and forth screaming at the top of his lungs one minute, then sits in a chair [...]
Heather Locklear’s in an Arizona Treatment facility (A.K.A Rehab) for anxiety and depression.
What is wrong with this girl. Heather Locklear has always had issues. Back in the 90’s she thought she was fat and now she’s depressed with anxiety.
Heather Locklear is clearly one of the hottest Hollywood hotties ever, and she could get any guy [...]
With the systemic problems facing the United States and now being officially in bear market territory, this will be a challenging holiday weekend for many Americans. Already many are planning to curtail any major traveling and are opting to stay at home and possibly doing a barbeque at home because of high fuel costs. [...]Related Posts:■Bipolar Housing: Lessons from the Great Depression: Par
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Pain is the most common physical complaint while depression is the second most debilitating chronic medical condition. The co-occurrence of pain and depression is well known but a detailed understanding of their phenomenology, interrelationship, and effective therapies remains speculative. This book provides a synthetic approach to the evaluation and treatment of patients
Depression leads people to focus mostly on failures and disappointments, to emphasize the negative side of their situations, and to downplay their own capabilities or worth. Someone with severe depression is unable to see the possibility of a good outcome and may believe they will never be happy or things will never go right for them again.
A lot of people who are exerting too much of their brain power usually exhaust not only their physical strength when engaging in various multi-tasking activities, they also tend to over extend their brains up to the point when it plainly needs some good old time for relaxation. A lot of busy people who seem to cannot fathom the idea of relaxing and taking time of from work, as well as their worrie
It is widely accepted that exercise benefits people suffering from depression, but rarely do depressed people feel like donning their lycra outfit and bouncing out the door for a workout. So how do we as friends, loved ones, or sufferers break that downward spiral caused by depression and the lethargy that goes with it?Depression affects one in five people, so chances are either you, or someone cl
A new study published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology has found that antenatal depression can have a negative impact on child development. It is widely accepted that postnatal depression can have a detrimental effect on child development, however few studies have looked at the effect of antenatal depression. This research, a collaboration between the University of t
The efficacy of laser acupuncture as a credible treatment for depression will be investigated in a major new study launched by the Black Dog Institute and the University of New South Wales (UNSW). The study was announced by the Executive Director of the Black Dog Institute, Professor Gordon Parker. "Not all patients do well on current treatments for depression and in some cases people turn to acu
Complementary medicines can help mild depression and premenstrual syndrome. Not all dietary supplements and “alternative” products are harmless though.
German Institute urges consumers to be more critical of health claims.
Many people use “alternative” or complementary products because they see them as a more gentle form of medicine.
The German Institute for Quality and Eff
Depression Can Sap Physical Energy
By: Zinn Jeremiah
Depression is the most common psychological problem in the US. Estimates vary, but it’s generally presumed that twenty percent of US adults are depressed. Though it may not sound like a lot when stated as a percentage, as an actual number twenty percent of the US adult population amounts [...]
So I graduated a few weeks ago, and my life has become a very boring routine.1. Wake up because dog is being inconsiderately loud, and has disturbed my beauty sleep.2. Proceed to take care of dog from 9AM - 1:30PM3. Leave the house to go a) eat b) shopping c) work4. Go home. Do chores.5. Get on computer and play Warcraft III (resulting in a humiliating defeat from EASY-LEVELED computers)6
-The stock market has had the worst June it has had since the Great Depression.-Ambrose Evans-Pritchard is reporting that the Federal Reserve is accused of unleashing an inflation shock that will rock financial markets.-Four UFOs made a dramatic appearance in an Australian town that made quite an impression on a large number of witnesses.-Lastly, an Obama campaign worker is accused of helping to s
Biol Psychiatry. 2008 Jun;doi:10.1016/j.biopsych.2008.05.005 Serum Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, Depression, and Antidepressant Medications: Meta-Analyses and Implications Sen S, Duman R, Sanacora G. Departments of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, Connecticut Mental Health Center, New Haven, Connecticut; Pharmacology , Yale University School of Medicine, Connecticut Mental Hea
Apparently, even celebrities who seem to have all the riches, attention and almost anything that they want in the world are susceptible to bouts of depression.
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Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is characterized by cycling mood changes, with episodes of depression alternating with episodes of mania.
Typically, the switch from one mood extreme to the other is gradual, with each manic or depressive episode lasting for at least several weeks. When depressed, a person with bipolar disorder [...]
Heather Locklear is seeking treatment for psychological issues at an Arizona facility, her publicist confirmed.
According to PEOPLE, "Heather has been dealing with anxiety and depression. She requested an in-depth evaluation of her medication and entered into a medical facility for proper diagnosis and treatment," says Locklear's rep, Cece Yorke. "This is a confidential medical matter and no f
Depression, a mental illness that is often characterized by prolonged periods of sadness and melancholy, experts from the field of psychiatry say.But just because one person is moping around and just generally hating the world around him or her, doesn't mean that it's already depression, but if this kind of behavior, the feeling of emptiness, loss of self-worth and absolutely no hope for happiness
A study suggests that a "smoldering" central nervous system (CNS) infection may play a role in conditions that plague millions of Americans. Kazuhiro Kondo, MD, PhD, of the Jikei University Medical School in Tokyo identified a novel human herpesvirus-6 (HHV-6) protein present in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) patients but not healthy controls that may contribute to psychological symptoms often ass
Depression comes in many forms and arrives at your doorstep with bags packed and looking to stay a while. Surviving long distance relationship depression can be even tougher on you, because of the obvious distance and lack of closeness you feel with your partner. I'm going to cover some tips I found helpful when I was suffering from long distance relationship depression at times in my life. Fail T
The mystery of government is not how Washington works but how to make it stop.
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I always try to tune into “Financial Sense Newshour” with Jim Puplava and John Loeffler every week. During part one of the third hour of the June 21 broadcast, Jim Puplava dropped a bomb with the following statement:
The U.S. economy, [...]
Heather Locklear checked in a medical facility to be treated for anxiety and Depression. She has been dealing with this for some time and decided to enter a medical facility to get proper diagnosis and treatment. But who blames her? She has a hard live. Her husband has drinking problems and her daughter, she's suicidal..No wonder that she is depressed every human being would understand this.
Heather Locklear is seeking treatment for psychological issues at an Arizona facility.
Locklear’s publicist says: “Heather has been dealing with anxiety and depression. She requested an in-depth evaluation of her medication and entered into a medical facility for proper diagnosis and treatment. This is a confidential medical matter and no further statement will be released.”
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Let me first say that I am not a doctor, and that this articles aim is to give you practical suggestion of things you can do to prevent and relieve prenatal and postnatal depression. There really are many things that are right in front of us on a daily basis that can help with this [...]
Whether you realize yourself that something is amiss or you are visiting your physician at the urging of a trusted friend, family member or perhaps caregiver, what to expect when seeking help for elderly depression is most likely on the forefront of your mind. Perhaps no other medical condition is so fraught with stigma and lore as that of depression and thus it is not at all surprising
Always feeling under the weather? Always not in the mood to be around others and have a good time? If you’re suffering from prolonged sadness for quite some time now, you should face these bouts of depression and get yourself diagnosed by a psychiatrist, they’re doctors who can actually help you out with your problem.Depression or prolonged sadness is actually quite common in the United States
Small children who grow up in a family where the mother has psychological distress, the family is exposed to stress or is lacking social support, are at higher risk of developing anxious and depressive symptoms in early adolescence. Girls are more vulnerable than boys, and very timid or short-tempered children are more vulnerable than others to develop emotional problems. This is shown in a new do
Psychiatr News 2008 Jun 20;43(2):20 Jun Yan As an option for patients who don't respond to other interventions, deep brain stimulation is drawing considerable interest. By blocking abnormal electrical signals in the brain, researchers hope to "silence" severe depression. Although deep brain stimulation (DBS) is currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration for Parkinson's disease treatme
Mobile (cell) phones and the internet will soon be used to help up to two million Australians manage their mental health problems. The innovative approach is designed to help people monitor their wellbeing on a day-to-day basis in areas including mood, sleep, activities, medication, physical activity as well as drug and alcohol abuse. The target groups are adolescents and adults at risk of develo
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US house prices continue to drop like the proverbial brick.
One of the most respected house price indexes - S&P/Case-Shiller national index reported house prices fell by 14.1% in the 12 months to April 2008.Why are House Prices falling faster than in Great Depression?Bubble and Bust: Prior to the Great Depression there wasn't really a housing bubble; the housing market was
How do I know if a friend of loved one is experiencing depression? Each person experiences depression differently. Depression generally comes in episodes and the same person will usually experience it similarly with each episode. Symptoms almost always include these three symptoms: - Loss of interest in regular tasks. - Feelings of sadness. - Mood swings. Other symptoms may include a combination
People with depression are simply not able to carry on their lives normally. Without treatment, symptoms can last for weeks, months, or years. When these symptoms become very intense, they start interfering with one’s ability to normally carry out even the daily chores. The person feels unable to do anything about it; other people need to help him out of this depressive situation. Appropriate tr
Depression has become a very common disorder, these days. The condition is very common among people who have to deal with hectic schedule, severe competition and a lot of problems related to daily life. Some people are able to overcome depression easily but others take it to heart and get seriously ill. Once, this disorder takes a serious form, it becomes really difficult to handle. Several treat
If you're currently feeling so out of it, totally out of your normal system and just basically hating and ignoring almost, always everything and anyone that comes along, try to get yourself checked by a psychiatrist because you those little mood swings and erratic Ally McBeal-ish behavior that you're trying to ignore for some long may actually be symptoms of depression. Act fast because if you do,
Middle class Americans are quickly finding out the difference between wants and needs. During an era of financial decadence, many are now finding it difficult to adjust psychologically to the new realities that confront us. There are many examples that we can use to cite this shift in consumer psychology. First, you [...]Related Posts:■The Sham of our Current Unemployment Rate Numbers: Lesso
Persons with treated type 2 diabetes are at increased risk for developing depression, while a more modest association was found between persons with depression and the risk of diabetes, according to a study in the current issue of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association. The prevalence of clinical depression and the presence of elevated depressive symptoms are higher among persons wi
Older people are at high risk for falls and subsequent injuries. Those who have depression have an increased risk of falls and the medications they take for depression increase their risk even more, New Zealand and Australian researchers reported in the open-access journal PLoS ONE. "People with depression and those taking antidepressants, especially SSRIs, are 50% more likely to fall than other o
President Gordon B Hinckley once said:
As each man or woman walks the way of life there come dark seasons of doubt, of discouragement, of disillusionment…(April 2002 General Conference)
It was a dark day for me when I found out I was suffering from depression. I had heard of depression and heard of others in my family [...]
By: Alan B. Densky, CH Clinical depression is a medical condition caused by chemical imbalances in the brain that make someone constantly feel aloof, negative, sad, and unmotivated. Depression can last for weeks, months, or even years. It can result from anxieties, certain situations, or triggered by nothing at all. Depressive disorder can affect people of all ages, including teens and young child
This piece in the Herald Sun (17 June 2008) reports on the Australian Institute of Family Studies research which suggests that many home carers are suffering from depression.The Australian Government's Families Minister, Jenny Macklin is concerned that home carers could be "permanently marginalised" due to social isolation.
With thanks to Jo White who said I think this illustrates perfectly the vast divide between the EU
perception of democracy and the real thing. To the continentals,
it seems inconcievable that it can’t be bought!
Diplomats, who had spent seven years drafting the ill-fated EU
constitution and then the Lisbon Treaty, began to talk of feeling [...]
6. Keep a mood chart. While this is a topic I plan on devoting an entire post to, I highly recommend keeping a mood chart. I did this every day for six years and it was an extraordinarily helpful tool for me. The chart I recommend--my own design--is quite different from anything I've read about. It's kind of a combination journal/mood chart. The purpose is to chart every day and I used my
America’s Medicated Army
by Mark Thompson
Time, June 16, 2008
“While the headline-grabbing weapons in [the] war have been high-tech wonders, like unmanned drones that drop Hellfire missiles on the enemy below, troops like [Sergeant Christopher LeJeune] are going into battle with a different kind of weapon, one so stealthy that few Americans even know of its deployment.
For [...]
If you feel depressed, it's best to do something about it — depression doesn't just go away on its own. In addition to getting help from a doctor or therapist, here are 5 things you can do to feel...
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Everyone feels blue or sad, but these feelings are usually transitory and pass within a couple of days. When a person has a depressive disorder, it interferes with daily life, normal functioning, and causes pain for both the person with the disorder and those who care about him or her. Depression is a common but [...]
I've been visiting some bipolar blogs and notice that a bunch of people are either depressed or manic right now, which is my prompt for this week's posts. The first is a Depression Recovery "To Do" List. I read Nancie's blog and started commenting about what I used to do when I was depressed to try to help it lift. My routine was too long for a comment, so I decided to post about it instead.
For
Known by the brand name Cymbalta, the actual drug contained is known as duloxetine and has long since been associated with not only the treatment of depression and several anxiety disorders, but also has found off-label usage in the treatment of nerve pain associated with a plethora of conditions, but most commonly problems that are found to be indicative of diabetes induced complication
J Psychopharmacol. 2008 May 30;doi:10.1177/0269881108089808 Recurrent relapses of depression in a patient established on sertraline after taking herbal medicinal mixtures - a herb-drug interaction? Prasad KPRC, Tharangani PGD, Samaranayake CN. Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka We describe a patient with depression who was well controlled with
Depression is a medical illness that affects the mind and body. It can affect how a person feels, acts and thinks on a daily basis.
Friends and family members of a person with depression may also feel the impact of the disease. If someone in your life is depressed, you may worry about his or her [...]
Always feeling under the weather? Always not in the mood to be around others and have a good time? If you’re suffering from prolonged sadness for quite some time now, you should face these bouts of depression and get yourself diagnosed by a psychiatrist, they’re doctors who can actually help you out with your problem. Not to mention the various depression treatments, as well as all sorts of de
Is Yoga a cure for depression? How can Yoga stop you from feeling hopeless? Let’s look at how Yoga can help you prevent negative thinking and the resulting damage negative thinking can have on your life.To be honest, Yoga is not a cure fore depression, but Yoga can be an effective solution for some causes of depression and remdies. The hard part is to identify the causes of depression.In order t
“We will not have any more crashes in our time.” - John Maynard Keynes in 1927
“The depression has ended.” - Dr. Julius Klein, Assistant Secretary of Commerce. June 9, 1931
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” - President Roosevelt (March 4, 1933)
“One of my principal tasks is to prevent bankers and [...]
Mayo Clinic research suggests unmarried women living in rural areas have lower self-rated health status than their married counterparts. This lower health status often includes greater instances of self-assessed feelings of depression. The results of the study were recently published in the Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice. They suggest that primary care physicians should take a proactiv
I’m always interested in hearing what the Bank for International Settlements has to say. After all, it’s the bank for central banks. According to the London-based online publication Banking Times on June 9 (hat tip WhatReallyHappened.com):
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), the organisation that fosters cooperation between central banks, has warned that the [...]
Rhode Island Hospital and Brown University researchers are calling on clinicians to adopt a standardized measurement of outcomes when treating depression. Researchers led by Mark Zimmerman, M.D., noted that quantified measurement of outcome is rarely done when treating depression, yet to determine the impact of treatment it is necessary to evaluate outcome. It provides the clinician with a concret
Depression will affect up to 25% of the population at some point in their lives. It also has been shown to have a strong genetic component though, to date, no specific depression genes have been identified. For example, people are 3 to 4 times more likely to develop depression if they have a first-degree relative (parent, sibling) with the disorder. University of Aberdeen researchers and colleague
Apart of Manic Depressive Disorder (also called Bipolar Disorder) the two main known types of depression are Major Depression and Dysthymia. Both types of depression can easily be distinguished from each other although intertype episodes, especially of Major Depression in Dysthymia patients, are commonly experienced. So what are the differences between those two types of depression? Major Depressi
If you are depressed all of the time and don’t know why, then you need to seek medical care and see if you can find a way to get to the bottom of your condition which could be something serious such as depression. Depression strikes more women than men and is often a series of rapid cycling into mania and the deepest and darkest elements of depression. What makes matters worse is that people don
Oh what a tough condition depression is to tackle. It can be very hard to treat depression because there are so many variables. First of all you must recognize that there is even an issue to address and then you must be willing to get professional help to help treat the condition. Then not only must you recognize the problem, and seek treatment but you must be willing to stick with the treatm
Janet Jackson looks very disappointed the way her career in shaping up. Jackson, who once broke chart records with seven U.S. top five hits with one album - Rhythm Nation 1812, has scored only one hit from her new release, Feedback.
And there are no plans to try to top that.In a sad email correspondence to celebrity blogger Perez Hilton, Jackson writes, "We started off with Feedback and the
Millions of people around the world suffer from a depressive illness. They believe that depression is just a normal occurrence in their lives, and will go away after a short while.
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There is a common thread between a dog owner and his/her dog. When there is an interruption in the happiness of the pet, the owner can usually tell something is wrong. One of the most common impacts on a dog’s happiness is boredom. Many owners love their pets but loose sight of the impact boredom can have on an otherwise healthy dog. Whether the dog is a housedog or a yard dog is insignificant.
It is not right that a person should go through their life with depression because it is a draining condition that affects others who are close to the person afflicted; doctors now know there are various forms, each with its own individual characteristics. For someone who hasn’t suffered from the clinical form it must be [...]
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A study in the British Medical Journal found that St. John’s Wort is as effective as conventional medication for mild to moderate depression. Take 300 mg daily (St. John’s Wort 300 mg.). You should notice an improvement within three weeks. Two rules: always tell your doctor if you take it and don’t mix [...]
What can make a woman happier than giving birth to a new baby? But, delivering a baby can potentially trigger women with a jumble of powerful emotions.
These emotions can be anything from excitement and happiness to fear and anxiety.
Apart from these emotions, you can also expect something called “postpartum depression” [...]
Biol Psychiatry. 2008 Jun 15;63(12):1103-10. The FKBP5-Gene in Depression and Treatment Response-an Association Study in the Sequenced Treatment Alternatives to Relieve Depression (STAR*D) Cohort Lekman M, Laje G, Charney D, Rush AJ, Wilson AF, Sorant AJ, Lipsky R, Wisniewski SR, Manji H, McMahon FJ, Paddock S. Department of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden; Genetic Basis of
Here is a random find that’s well worth mentioning. Ben Ratliff is a New York singer/songwriter originally from Austin, Texas. He has recorded under the names Ben Ratliff, Earlwine and most recently as aMerkin. Songs For The New Depression presents and interesting and frequently rewarding variety of blues inflected rock, tasteful electronic work and compelling songwriting. The album bounces back
in adults depression are suffering. Depression is also one of someone or prevent any disease without talking therapy and depression thoughts. Depression rate. antidepressants are receiving attention as well as a depressed or both. medical information changes rapidly and depression medication.
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Kudzu was first grown in the South as a shade plant on porches. In the early 20th century, the U.S. Government paid farmers to plant the vine to control hillside erosion and as feed for cattle. Civilian Conservation Corps workers planted thousands of hectares of kudzu during the Great Depression. To Kill it out….you have [...]
According to CNN Money:
Toll Brothers head says market could fall by 20% and recovery could be up to three years away
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The chief executive of Toll Brothers Inc., the nation’s largest luxury-home builder, said Wednesday the housing industry is in a “depression” and any recovery could be two or three years away.
In candid [...]
A systematic review published by the British National Health Service's (NHS) Health Technology Assessment Programme has assessed The Adolescent Depression Antidepressant and Psychotherapy (ADAPT) trial which compared healthcare outcomes of treatment with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) plus cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) versus SSRI alone in adolescents with major depression. Thi
The modern workplace is often blamed for increased rates of depression and stress. However, new research published in the journal Occupational Medicine, shows that resuming work can actually aid recovery and help depressed employees. But the British Society of Occupational Medicine warns that employers need to be sensitive and consider a range of interventions including changing an employee's task
It is well known that depression results from the combination of many different factors. Environmental effects, such as stressful life events, are a trigger in many patients for the development of major depressive disorder (MDD) and the milder disorder, dysthymia. It is also true that the same major stressors will not produce depressive [...]
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Although one of the most common mental disorders, depression can be an obscure illness. People keep their depression secret, doctors and patients have a hard time recognizing it, the cause is unknown, treatment is viewed with suspicion, and other conditions are given higher priority. However, once you know the right questions to ask and the correct manner in which to ask them
The incidence of depression is higher in women than men, but the reverse pattern is seen with suicide, a new study from Norway has found. In high-income countries, it is known that suicide rates are three to four times higher in men than in women. In contrast, population surveys indicate that the prevalence of depression, suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts are higher in women than in men. Ther
Brain Bioenergetics and Response to Triiodothyronine Augmentation in Major Depressive Disorder Iosifescu DV, Bolo NR, Nierenberg AA, Jensen JE, Fava M, Renshaw PF. Depression Clinical and Research Program, Massachusetts General Hospital, Massachusetts; Brain Imaging Center, McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. Background: Low cerebral bioenergetic metabolism has been r
One of the most disabling of medical conditions is depression because it is not a normal human condition; now after many years of research, medicine has recognized a number of types all with slightly different symptoms. People suffer for different reasons but basically it is a result of having some unresolved issues in their lives; [...]
Depression or prolonged sadness is actually quite common in the United States, around 9.5 percent of the American population actually suffers from this illness, however, not all of them get to be treated, thus, depression and its ill-effects continue to be a burden to some individuals. This illness may seem quite simple to treat but in reality, it takes more than a little cheering up to actually c
Are you feeling depressed? Depression can happen to anybody regardless of status in life, gender, age and race. It happens to me once in a while and I admit it's not a fun feeling. No matter what I do the feeling won't go away in a day or two. In today's lifestyle, it is normal that sometimes we feel stressed about our work, family and relationship. This pressure can lead us to occasional dep
A major review published in the journal Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice indicates people who are obese may be more likely to become depressed, and people who are depressed may be more likely to become obese. To understand the potential links between obesity and depression, researchers led by Sarah M. Markowitz, M.S., examined the correlational data that suggest a connection between the c
By: Roshawn WatsonRecently, the Economist featured an article about how America home prices are falling more quickly now than during The Great Depression. The current S&P/Case-Shiller national house-price index slump was reported as 14.1% whereas in 1932, the (adjusted) index reflected a 10.5% drop. Notwithstanding the fact that the Case-Schiller index is considered flawed (by some) and may ha
