depression

A new study from the National Institutes of Health has found that drinking artificially sweetened beverages can increase your chances of falling into a depression. The study monitored the beverage consumption of approximately 264,000 adults between the ages of 50 and 71 from 1995 until 1996, and found that drinks sweetened with aspartame led to […]

S.S.R.I.’s have been linked to various problems during pregnancy and after birth. At one time, the medical community considered that antidepressant use might be linked to an increased risk of stillbirths or infant mortality rates. However, new findings from a Swedish study reveal that a pregnant woman using antidepressants—such as Prozac or S.S.R.I.’s (selective serotonin […]

Having untreated depression can put your life on hold for months, if not years. Major depressive disorder can also lead to thoughts of suicide. If you experience one or more of these symptoms, talk to your doctor.

Depression is more than feeling sad. Clinical depression is a mood disorder that affects both mental and physical health. The cause of depression can be genetic, caused by a stressful event, or could have no specific reason. There are a number of different types of depression — no matter what form, there are some easy natural remedies you can try.

With the recent tragedy in Newtown, there have been questions asked about post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, and if these poor children are at risk. PTSD is known as an anxiety disorder and can affect anyone who has seen or experienced a traumatic event. The common causes of PTSD include war, rape, terrorism, physical assault, and […]

A Michigan State University study is cautioning against using multiple forms of media at the same time as it may lead to social anxiety and depression! The study surveyed 319 participants on their weekly multi-media (which includes a mixture of television, music, cell phones, text messaging, computer and video games, and web surfing) consumption and […]