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According to a new government report, more than 13% of American adults were treated for mental illness in 2010. People aged 18 to 25 were more than twice as likely to experience problems or undergo treatment than those aged 50 and older. Women were also...
According to a new government report, more than 13% of American adults were treated for mental illness in 2010. People aged 18 to 25 were more than twice as likely to experience problems or undergo treatment than those aged 50 and older. Women were also...
Overall costs for the top 10 causes of death in the United States topped $1.1 trillion in 2007, which is the most recent year for which a full report is available. 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the causes to determine how much each one is costing. Here is some...
Low levels of vitamin D have been linked to depression in a new, large study. The findings suggest that screening for vitamin D levels in depressed patients -- and perhaps screening for depression in people with low vitamin D levels -- might be useful...
During times of stress, many people start eating fatty or sugary foods. But little is understood about how those foods affect your emotions. According to a new study, hormones in your stomach may communicate directly with your brain. While most research...
During times of stress, many people start eating fatty or sugary foods. But little is understood about how those foods affect your emotions. According to a new study, hormones in your stomach may communicate directly with your brain. While most research...
New research shows that healthy young people who consumed more omega-3 fats showed a marked reduction both in inflammation and, somewhat surprisingly, also in anxiety. Omega-3’s such as EPA and DHA have long been considered positive additives to the diet...
Consumption of trans fats can increase your risk of depression, according to new research. However, healthier fats may actually reduce your risk. The study looked at over 12,000 volunteers, and found that participants with the highest level of trans fat...
A recent study evaluated the effect of omega-3 fats on the rate of muscle protein synthesis in older adults. Omega-3's are known to stimulate protein anabolism in animals. The study examined 16 healthy, older adults. They were randomly assigned to receive...
Omega-3 fats could help teenage boys feel less depressed, according to a new study. Omega-3 fats, such as EPA and DHA, are thought to play a role in brain function, and many researchers have wondered whether increased consumption could lower the risk...
Depression is an established risk factor for the development of coronary heart disease (CHD). Dietary factors resulting in lower levels of omega–3 fats not only increase CHD risk, but may also cause depression. Investigators measured red blood cell levels...
Every year, thousands of people seek emergency treatment for unexplained chest pains. Common factors among those affected include stress at work, anxiety, depression and a sedentary lifestyle. Unexplained chest pain cannot be linked to biomedical factors...
People with chronic pain report more intense pain and related disability if they are also experiencing depression, anxiety, or both. Left untreated, these conditions can have a devastating and profoundly negative impact on people with chronic pain. In...
New research suggests that antidepressant medication for those with bipolar disorder is no more effective than a sugar pill placebo. Bipolar disorder, a mental illness characterized by severe mood swings, is usually treated with mood-stabilizing drugs...
In spite of all the evidence on hand that demonstrates how commonly antidepressants increase a youngster's risk of suicide , a new study in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association cautions against stiffer warnings , arguing the benefits...
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