Tag: depression
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Depression Meds and Heart Health
Read more: Depression Meds and Heart HealthA study of a set of psych meds (SSRIs) shows a side effect you may actually be interested in–improved heart health. “There is clear evidence that depressed patients have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, and we want to eliminate that. Since depression can be treated with an SSRI, maybe the cardiovascular disease risk can…
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Stress, Depression, and Asthma
Read more: Stress, Depression, and AsthmaA study looks at how a depression and stress combo can trigger asthma symptoms in children. If your child has asthma and is experiencing symptoms of depression, you may want to reconsider buying advanced tickets to the Twilight’s Eclipse. New research shows asthmatic children with depression are 50 percent more likely to have an…
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Depression, Anxiety, Addiction and Indoor Tanning
Read more: Depression, Anxiety, Addiction and Indoor TanningA study finds problems–depression, anxiety, addiction, and substance abuse–associated with frequent indoor tanning. Researchers believe individuals who have used indoor tanning facilities may meet criteria for addiction, and may also be more prone to anxiety symptoms and substance use…
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Depression in Seniors
Read more: Depression in SeniorsThe Los Angeles Times takes look at depression in seniors. When dealing with her older patients, [Dr. Laura] Mosqueda tries to avoid using the term depression — or any others that might indicate a mental problem. People in their 70s, 80s and 90s are intimidated by those words, she says. “I’ll say to them,…
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Online CBT for Panic and Depression
Read more: Online CBT for Panic and DepressionA doctoral thesis out of Stockholm gives a boost to the growing practice of online therapy.