The brain is still one of the least understood parts of the human body, and as such, mental health remains a major point of scientific interest. Studies surrounding depression and its causes have pointed to a possible relationship between inflammation and the development of depression. In this article, we’ll go over some of the points …
New research has shown that long term depression can be an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease on the same risk level as smoking. It can lead to diabetes, strokes, obesity, high blood pressure, and even heart attacks. There are two main reasons as to why depression can result in instances like the ones described …
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If you think you are suffering from depression, do not fear since you are not alone. More than 15 million Americans are currently in the same situation as you are. Unfortunately, detecting this disease is not as easy some might think. The symptoms are subtle and may be confused with other disorders or diseases. A …
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All children feel anxiousness from time to time. The kind of anxieties they face in their childhood change with age. However, if they cannot outgrow these fears or if they go on for longer periods they will develop an anxiety disorder. Children suffering from anxiety disorders will act angry or irritable and will have difficulty …
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Vitamins play an important part in the functioning of the human body. Vitamin D, in specific, helps your body absorb calcium – a vitamin that’s important for your bones’ health. If you’re not getting enough vitamin D children may develop rickets while adults develop osteomalacia and seniors develop osteoporosis – all are conditions in which …
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If you don’t wake up naturally without an alarm feeling alert and well-rested (without the help of caffeine), you may need to learn how to sleep better. This is something that sleep experts have been working on for years now. In doing so they’ve constructed some very useful tips. Wake up at the Same Time …
Whether you struggle with being emotionally close to people or you suffer from anxiety, you can still find a date today thanks to online dating. Today there is no shame in doing so as this is the new standard for meeting potential partners. In fact, according to the Pew Research Center one in ten Americans …
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Oftentimes the word “depression” gets tossed around lightly in our conversations. This is because we easily confuse this feeling with sadness – one of its many symptoms, which makes it more challenging to differentiate between the two. Herein lies a major issue because when you can’t differentiate between them, you’re more likely to neglect taking …
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