Category: depression

Study Confirms Physical Exercise Should Be First Choice for Mental Health Treatment

In a funk? Do you: a) reach for a bag of potato chips, b) call a friend, c) pop an extra anti-depressant, or d) head for the gym to sweat out the sadness? For years, studies have shown that exercise is one of the best ways to treat a range of mental health issues. A…


Depression: 4 Major Symptoms, Treatment, and Natural Therapies (Infographics)

People with depression are sometimes described as “overthinking,” “sentimental,” or having “low stress tolerance.” Even in the modern age when knowledge about depression has become increasingly common, there are still some prejudices or stereotypes about depression. On the other hand, when someone says, “I’ve been feeling down lately,” “I’m not interested in anything,” “I feel…


Exercise More Effective for Depression and Anxiety Than Medication: Study

Exercise is an effective method for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress across numerous populations. While the benefits of exercise are generally recognized for physical health, they are often overlooked in the management of mental health disorders. One out of every eight people worldwide has a mental health disorder. These disorders are commonly treated with antidepressants. For some…


Could Vitamin D Help Save Our Veterans?

Findings from a new study have shown that vitamin D may lower the risk of suicide and suicide attempts in U.S. veterans with low vitamin D levels. The study found that veterans who received vitamin D had a 64 percent lower risk of suicide than those who did not receive supplementation. The study was published…


2 Diets and 6 Supplements That Improve Depression

While depression is a complex condition with a wide range of potential causes and treatments, research has shown that diet can play an important role in both preventing and treating depressive symptoms. Mediterranean Diet and Depression One key area of research in this field has focused on the relationship between diet quality and depression risk….


St. John’s Wort: A Nonaddictive Wonder ‘Antidepressant’ With Fewer Side Effects

St. John’s wort begins to bloom around St. John’s Day on June 24, St. John the Baptist’s birthday, until August—hence its name. There is a myth that St. John’s wort sprouted at the site of the beheading of John the Baptist. It was believed that the plant’s healing and protective properties were so profound that the devil perforated its…


Meditation Increases Healthy Intestinal Bacteria and Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: Study

As a religious practice, meditation has been around for thousands of years in the East. It has also received widespread attention in modern-day medicine for nearly half a century and has gradually become popular in Western society. More and more studies have confirmed the various benefits of meditation on the human body. The latest experimental…


1 Modifiable Condition to Slow Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease takes a long time to progress. Is there any way to intervene at an early stage to slow its progression? In this article, we will discuss one factor for Alzheimer’s disease that can be modified within the first five years of diagnosis, as discovered by researchers. Summary of Key Facts Individuals with steadily…


Why Poor Quality Sleep Can Be the Critical Factor Behind Any Number of Conditions: Part II

How well did you sleep last night? The question goes to the heart of how to measure your sleep quality. If you haven’t already, I invite you to shift your attention away from the number of hours you sleep and instead learn to gauge the quality of your slumber. Once you explore several dimensions of…


Snooze Alert: Sleeping Your Way to Better Mental Health–Part I

Sleep is a very big deal. Yet, despite fantastic scientific and technological achievements in the 21st century, extraordinary advances in the field of sleep medicine are largely unknown, ignored, or discounted by the vast majority of health care professionals. Nowhere is this vacuum in clinical sleep knowledge more evident than in the treatment of mental…