Depression - Original Articles

Follow these tips to help reduce the likelihood of a manic episode.

For students, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can present a host of unique challenges and opportunities.

Learn how to spot the warning signs and break the vicious cycle.

Get the top eight signs, and learn how to break the cycle.

It's common for seniors to experience sadness and grief, but when these feelings are persistent, they may be a sign of depression.

Learn how to find the middle ground between being accommodating and being stepped on.

While the most popular reason men and women seek out this procedure is to look younger, there is another side to Botox. Men may use it to address excessive sweating or even to relieve an enlarged prostate. Here's why Botox is big news for men.

You've probably heard you should "forgive and forget." But new research shows old standard is flawed logic. Here's a better way to process your emotions.

Although depression is treatable, some patients, especially those with more severe cases, can suffer a relapse.

Caregiving expert Jackie Pinkowitz discusses the difference between age-related memory problems and Alzheimer's disease.

An estimated 5.7 million Americans suffer from bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression. Here's one man's story of despair, diagnosis, treatment, and hope.

Study shows that preparedness makes all the difference when it comes to caregiving.

Not so black and white: study concludes bipolar disease is more of a spectrum disorder.

Some things that sap your energy are no surprise, like being awake all night with a sick child or eating a heavy meal, but there are other energy depleters that are less obvious.

Some believe that dreams hold the key to solving nagging problems and triggering creative energy. Here are tips on how to delve into your subconscious sleeping mind.

When you're sleep-deprived, you're more likely to take chances and make reckless decisions. What do brain scans reveal about being overtired?

This supplement is a widely recommended alternative to prescription and over-the-counter sleep medications, but some studies show it's not effective. So should you try it?

Approximately two-thirds of adults watch TV in the hour before they go to bed. If you have ongoing sleep problems, ask yourself if you're one of them.

Don't expect to lose 10 pounds overnight, but you can take steps to help your body rid itself of bloating while you sleep, which could result in a flatter tummy the next morning.

Hypnotherapy or hypnosis works by training your body to relax and your thoughts to focus. This deeply relaxed state can leave you open to changing your usual behavior.

Studies demonstrate that proper napping techniques can relax your mind and focus your thoughts. What's the right way to catch some z's?

Strange, wild, passionate, frightening. Your dreams may provide insight into who you really are.

Persevering through trying times may have long-term benefits, new research suggests. What can you reap from life's difficulties?

Mind over matter: You've heard it so many times, it may seem meaningless. But new research shows how emotional therapy helps to make pain symptoms easier to bear.

While some disobedience is a normal part of a child's development, overly troubling behavior is not. Watch out for these signs.

Bringing a pet into your home is a big commitment, but it can come with serious rewards including a potential reduction of your pain.

Balancing office and home life can create conflicts between demands and stress from both sides. But there may also be healthy benefits to working outside the home.

What do the experts say about using medicinal marijuana to alleviate symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD)?

If you have a "sweet tooth," research suggests this preference could actually affect your personality. But does it make you sweeter or does it make you sour?

Depression related lethargy is frustrating and can interfere in your daily activities. Here are simple steps you can take to lessen the impact.