‘The Pill’ is a revolutionary drug that has changed the lives of millions of people around the world. The right combination of progesterone and estrogen can not only prevent pregnancy with great effectiveness, but can also be used to treat acne, menstrual pain, migraines, and endometriosis symptoms. However, like any medication, oral contraceptive pills have … Read more
Most of us know that healthy habits, such as a nutritious diet and regular exercise, can improve physical health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. A study published on September 11 in Nature Mental Healthdiscovers that these habits also have a powerful effect on our minds. Analyzing data … Read more
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Nearly one in five U.S. counties has no psychiatrists or Internet service, making it difficult for an estimated 10.5 million Americans to find mental health care, a report shows. new study. The counties examined in the study were more likely to be in rural areas, to have higher … Read more
Depression affects about one in five American adults, according to CDC data. Healthy habits, like getting enough sleep, were linked to a lower risk of depression in one study. The study that lifestyle choices may have a greater impact than genes in preventing depression. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite … Read more
One night while they were hanging out, a woman recorded what she thought would be a cool video capturing her friend’s personality. She was smiling, dancing, laughing and seemed to be enjoying the company of her friends. Any stranger would believe that the woman was one of the happiest people in the world. 12 hours … Read more
IIf you’ve paid attention to the science of mental health, you’ve probably heard the theory that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. Since the 1990s, the common symptoms of low mood, loss of interest and pleasure, changes in sleep and appetite have been said to arise from a lack of a … Read more
A depressed employee is sitting in his office. Getty High functioning depression is often overlooked because it is common in people who are successful in their careers. According to Talkspace, high-functioning depression is not a clinical term or a diagnosis. Rather, it’s a descriptor for a type of depression with specific symptoms, says the Talkspace … Read more