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Researchers have identified several gene variants that can under mind your body’s ability to metabolize the P450 enzyme-making antidepressants less effective. When to consider testing: Gene tests may help if you’ve been on several antidepressants for months or years and … Read More »
If you’re depressed, planned engagement in activities you now avoid, like exercise, can ease the condition along with cognitive behavioral therapy, researchers in Britain say, Ask for a referral to a therapist trained in behavioral activation therapy. Source: Consumer Reports … Read More »
Is there anything I can do, along with taking medication, to lift depression? Physical activity may help, and you might not need a vigorous workout. In one study published in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, of 122 people whose depression … Read More »
Reviews of studies examining the antidepressant effects of exercise in people with depression have found that it can be just as effective as medications or talk therapy. Even short or one-time bouts of exercise can temporarily elevate your mood. Major … Read More »
High blood pressure, obesity and smoking raise the risk of heart disease. Now a panel of experts convened by The American Heart Association suggests that depression should be added to the list. In a review of studies, most found that … Read More »
Memory Loss DHA doesn’t seem to slow Alzheimer’s disease or the usual cognitive decline that occurs as healthy people age, but few studies have been done. Depression The largest trial done so far was an industry-funded one of 432 people … Read More »
If you’re a java junkie-you drink 4 or more cups of coffee a day-you’re about 10% less likely to be depressed than someone who has never stepped inside a Starbucks, says a new study from the National Institute of Health … Read More »
Although grief and depression both entail feeling sad, they are different. Grief is usually the result of a specific event, such as a death of a loved one. The sadness comes in waves, is usually temporary and resolves without treatment. … Read More »
In a study of 278 adults age 60 and older, those with depression had a lower intake of fruit and vegetables (the main food sources of antioxidants) and of dietary antioxidants overall compared with those who weren’t depressed. Source: Consumer … Read More »
Help Your Heart: Pets don’t just steal your heart, they can actually strengthen it. Owning a dog, for example, makes a daily walk non- negotiable, and petting an animal can lower heart rate, blood pressure and cortisol levels, says Sandra … Read More »
Even if you feel fine, check in with your primary-care doctor at least once a year. “This is the chance to get the complete picture of your health, as well as to track your progress over time.” says Judith Volkar, … Read More »
Talk to your doctor if you experience the following: Presistent sad, anxious or “empty feelings” Feelings of hopelessness Trouble eating Irritability Loss of interest in activities you usually enjoy Fatique Difficulty concentrating Trouble sleeping Thoughts of suicide Persistent aches and … Read More »
Given the responsibilities that come with diabetes–the monitoring, the medications, the constant self-control–it’s not surprising that people who have the condition are twice as likely to suffer from depression as those who don’t. “It’s a 24-hour disease,” explains John Anderson, … Read More »
High sugar intake and depression go hand in hand, instead try these. HONEY It contains traces of B vitamins, folate, iron, and manganese, in addition to 181 different bioactive compounds such as quercetin and caffeic acid, which boost energy production … Read More »
About Depression Until recently, it was believed that children did not experience depression. We now know that even infants can suffer from depression. While many factors can trigger depression, such as stressful or traumatic events or an inherited vulnerability, researchers … Read More »
In Infants and Toddlers Too little or too much crying, excessive whining Little motor activity Lack of pressure in developmentally appropriate activities Failure to grow and thrive In Adolescents Any of the symptoms for school-aged children or any of the … Read More »
Many people are concerned about a possible connection between stress and heart disease. Many studies do report a connection for both women and men. Fior example, the most commonly reported “trigger” for a heart attack is an emotionally upsetting event, … Read More »
