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What Are You So Depressed About?

Thursday, February 8th, 2007
It's the unthinking question millions of people ask each day to a friend, a significant other, a family member. The answer may be surprising because it doesn't make sense. When a person is suffering from ...  Read more... »

Inhaled Anesthetics Bring Alzheimer’s Risk

Thursday, February 8th, 2007
Experts recently have shed light on the link between general anesthetics and cognitive problems. Anesthetics have been thought to cause cognitive dysfunction for a long time — the link was first highlighted in the 1950s. But ...  Read more... »

What is Depression if not a Mental Illness?

Thursday, February 1st, 2007
Sometimes you might hear a person talking about mental disorders like depression or bipolar disorder without really understanding what they mean. What is depression? What is bipolar disorder? Why do we refer to ...  Read more... »

Depression and Premenstrual Syndromes

Wednesday, January 24th, 2007
Most women have some symptoms, whether physical or emotional, related to their periods. Symptoms are present during the five days before a woman gets her period and then disappear within a day or two of ...  Read more... »

Get Ready To Diet

Wednesday, January 24th, 2007
Being ready to lose weight involves many things. There is definite preparation to be done, and without the right kind of preparation, it is unlikely that you will be able to maintain your weight-loss effort. ...  Read more... »

ADHD and Sleep

Wednesday, January 24th, 2007
Children with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to have sleep difficulties. ADHD is a neurological condition characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Three subtypes of ADHD generally are recognized by professionals: ...  Read more... »

Accepting the Truth about Ourselves

Wednesday, January 24th, 2007
Another Session in Confession Considering the amount of time I spend confessing my mistakes and shortcomings in therapy, I often think the doc missed his true calling. And therapy would definitely be easier if I could ...  Read more... »

Folic Acid Supplements Could Prevent Dementia

Wednesday, January 24th, 2007
Folic acid supplementation could effectively prevent dementia in some people, recent research suggests. The possibility that low folic acid is a modifiable risk factor for dementia has been extensively studied. Dementia is linked to the ...  Read more... »

An Overview of Depression

Monday, January 22nd, 2007
If you fail an important examination, lose a loved one or a job, or get dumped in a relationship, it is normal to feel depressed. But if you remain depressed for more than two weeks, ...  Read more... »

Coping with Work Issues and Bipolar Disorder

Sunday, January 21st, 2007
Table of Contents Preparing for job applications and interviews Enforcement of nondiscrimination laws The Federal Rehabilitation Act Medical leave Help with getting a job Career choices Off-limits occupation...  Read more... »

Herbs for Bipolar Disorder

Sunday, January 21st, 2007
There are many herbal remedies you should investigate for bipolar disorder (manic depression). Although the glossy, new veneer of today's supplements may make them look attractive, it's just as important to be a smart ...  Read more... »

Vitamins for Bipolar Disorder

Sunday, January 21st, 2007
A varied, healthy diet is your best source of vitamins. Some researchers believe that people with bipolar disorders may metabolize certain vitamins differently, and therefore require either careful intake via food or supplementation. If you plan ...  Read more... »

Minerals for Bipolar Disorder

Sunday, January 21st, 2007
Minerals are naturally occurring substances that are basic building blocks for cells and chemical processes in the body. Most of them are needed in relatively small amounts, amounts that are covered through the combination of ...  Read more... »

Nutritional Supplements for Bipolar Disorder

Sunday, January 21st, 2007
If it's not an herb, vitamin, or mineral, you can simply call it a nutritional supplement. That means the manufacturer agrees not to market it as a drug, and the FDA agrees to consider it ...  Read more... »

Children and Bipolar Disorder

Sunday, January 21st, 2007
It is very rare for a child to be diagnosed with bipolar disorder as a preschooler. However, if your child falls into this category, or if she has another disabling condition that emerges in early ...  Read more... »
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