Everyone knows that if you sprain your ankle or have a headache, you can take acetaminophen to relieve the pain. After all, it is one of the most popular over-the-counter drugs for physical pain relief. But what if it could … Read More
My friend told me he beats the winter blues by heading to a tanning bed to get his sun. My friend was not diagnosed with Seasonal Affective Disorder, but like most people the short winter days bum him out.
Seasonal Affective Disorder is the technical term for the sadness some people experience in relationship to the changing of the seasons. One of the most effective ways to treat S.A.D. is with light therapy
Mother nature shuts off the lights earlier in winter and for millions of people darker days bring a bout of depression called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). If you’re experiencing the blues this winter, it might be time to get a … Read More
The upper class, with their money, Ivy League colleges and privilege, seemingly has everything. But perhaps they are lacking in a key way that their less educated, poorer counterparts aren’t. A collection of research psychologists recently published a research report … Read More
You’ve heard that laughter is the best medicine, right? Well now there is a study to back up that old adage. Researchers found that women age 60 and over can ward of depression with healthy doses of the giggles and … Read More
Are you impulsive, depressed, anxious or feel like you just can’t get on an exercise schedule you can adhere to? If you are one of the 68 percent of Americans who are overweight or obese, and can relate to any … Read More
It’s National Coffee Day! And there are many healthy reasons to reach for that daily cup of coffee. Coffee may curb depression symptoms in women, a recent Harvard Medical School study found. The researchers used data from 50,739 American women … Read More
Walter Payton is the subject of a new book coming out chronicling his life as a football player called Sweetness: The Enigmatic Life of Walter Payton written by Jeff Pearlman, a former “Sports Illustrated” senior writer. The book not only … Read More
Alzheimer’s is certainly one of the most frightening diseases. While early diagnosis and treatment can have an impact on several types of cancer, Alzheimer’s disease continues to resist the efforts of researchers to find effective treatments. There is, however, a “but” … Read More
Mental illness was found to affect 38 percent of Europeans. That’s a shockingly high number. The research team arrived at the surprising figure after analyzing data from previous studies involving more than 500 million people in 27 European countries, in … Read More
While you may claim to have a pretty decent knowledge of your city’s culture, when was the last time you went to a play? While you may be blissfully unaware of what your city has to offer, take into account … Read More
