New research has revealed that having mentally healthy friends can help someone recover from depression or even remain mentally healthy in the first place.
Some depressed patients may be hoping for answers from their therapists, but a new study suggests questions may be the key.
Do you eat junk food regularly? A new study found consuming high carbohydrate foods (those with a high glycemic index) increased the risk of experiencing depression.
Do you drink fresh vegetable juices? Did you try it and stopped doing it because of the hassle (cleaning the machine)? I’ve been juicing fairly regularly for several decades, and when I stop, I wonder why I did. It is one of the healthiest things I do.
A new study by neuropsychiatric researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago gives insight into the relationship between depression and dementia. The study is published in the July 30, 2014, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Self-love is not only seen as core component of our emotional well-being, it is also as a protective factor that contributes to better health and positive social behavior. It protects against the impact of negative influences. It is seen to actively promote healthy functioning as reflected in life aspects such as achievements, success, satisfaction, and the ability to cope with diseases like cancer and heart disease.
Millions of Americans are living with anxiety, and even more around the globe. I was recently interviewed about natural approaches to dealing with anxiety. Here’s my interview, and make sure you see the full article below.
I believe one of the most significant and ongoing ignored aspects of medical treatment is our failure, as physicians and other health care professionals to help our patients manage stress. It is one of the leading risk factors and contributors to the development of chronic diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, cancer, stroke, high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and many more.