Articles for Tag: "depression"

How menopause affects sleep and aging 
How menopause affects sleep and aging
Hot flashes and night sweats are two common symptoms for women going through this natural life stage, but recent research reveals there may be more unwelcome news.
An upsetting trend for children who don’t get enough sleep 
An upsetting trend for children who don’t get enough sleep
A new study reveals that inadequate sleep can lead to emotional disorders like anxiety and depression. Learn more.
Chronic stress may be changing the structure of your brain 
Chronic stress may be changing the structure of your brain
New research shows that an experimental drug may help prevent changes in the amygdala, which controls emotions. Learn more.
New concerns for workaholics 
New concerns for workaholics
A recent study indicates a link between long hours at the office and cases of ADHD, OCD and depression.
Can “magic mushrooms” treat depression? 
Can “magic mushrooms” treat depression?
A hallucinogenic drug is found to lift the spirits of those with clinical depression. Learn more.
Women who attend religious services have lower risk of death 
Women who attend religious services have lower risk of death
The more often a woman attends church, the lower her risk of death. What’s the connection?
Loneliness may trigger heart disease, stroke  Featured
Loneliness may trigger heart disease, stroke
A new study finds that social isolation can increase the risk of these conditions by 30 percent.