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Does Depression Contribute to the Aging Process?

Telomeres are protective caps on the ends of chromosomes and are indicators of aging, as they naturally shorten over time. However, telomeres are also highly susceptible to stress and depression, both of which have repeatedly been linked [...]

Posted On : Feb, 22 2012 | Comments : 0

Psychiatric 'bible' may classify the bereaved as mentally il...

One of the world's most influential medical journals is warning that normal human grief could soon be classified a mental illness and routinely treated with antidepressant drugs. The Lancet, in a lead editorial published Thursday, say [...]

Posted On : Feb, 17 2012 | Comments : 0

Greece’s depression could prove worst in modern history

How badly is Greece hurting from its debt woes and onslaught of austerity? One World Bank official tells the paper Ekathimerini that the country is on pace to suffer the worst economic contraction in the postwar era. “On the current [...]

Posted On : Feb, 16 2012 | Comments : 0

Taking depression to heart

Heart attack patients who also suffer from depression are more likely to be readmitted for cardiac events and chest pains in the future, and have 14 percent more days of hospitalization than their happier counterparts, says researcher Vic [...]

Posted On : Feb, 15 2012 | Comments : 0

Depressed over wife’s attempt to suicide, man ends life

A security guard allegedly committed suicide owing to depression over his wife’s attempt to commit suicide. The deceased is identified as Umesh, 30, a resident of Third Cross, Vivekananda Nagar in Hongasandra, and a native of Anekal [...]

Posted On : Feb, 13 2012 | Comments : 0

Depression forecasts difficulties with peers in middle child...

Children who have difficult relationships with their peers can experience more psychological dysfunction, such as depression. But does the depression lead to youths' relationship problems, or do difficulties in the relationships provo [...]

Posted On : Feb, 08 2012 | Comments : 0

Grieving May Soon Be Classified As Form Of Depression

Grieving the loss of a friend, family or loved one may soon be considered a form of depression. While many doctors acknowledge that grief is a very normal part of losing someone close to us, they also acknowledge that it’s important [...]

Posted On : Jan, 25 2012 | Comments : 0

SOS over depression

PEOPLE who battle severe depression should seek professional help to manage stress and prevent extreme acts such as suicide, said a leading clinical psychologist. It follows the suicide of Bahraini Badriya Ali, who died last week after po [...]

Posted On : Jan, 21 2012 | Comments : 0

Treating depression lowers risk

A past suicide attempt is the best predictor of a future attempt, says psychiatrist and director of the Ottawa Psychopharmacology Clinic Dr. David Bakish. In addition, he says, "the risk of suicide is higher in someone who has a fami [...]

Posted On : Jan, 19 2012 | Comments : 0

Healthy Eating Index Scores Associated With Depression in Di...

The goal of diabetes management is to achieve glycemic control or the control of glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels. The American Diabetes Association recommends HbA1c levels of less than 7 percent as the treatment goal. Diet is on [...]

Posted On : Dec, 28 2011 | Comments : 0

Elderly Depression

Depression in older adults is relatively common. Yet, the causes and symptoms in this population tend to be misunderstood and too often overlooked. Medication interactions, life circumstances, and simple aging can make depress [...]

Posted On : Dec, 23 2011 | Comments : 0

Seminar Examines Depression Treatments For Patients

Is deep-brain stimulation the answer for depression patients? A new seminar being released by researchers at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center looks at depression in a new light. For years, depression was seen as a symptom of many d [...]

Posted On : Dec, 21 2011 | Comments : 0

Reduce holiday stress & depression

Guam - According to the Mayo Clinic, being realistic, planning ahead and seeking support can help ward-off stress and depression and help you enjoy the holidays. With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it's easy to get bogged down [...]

Posted On : Dec, 20 2011 | Comments : 0

Depression and Democracy

It’s time to start calling the current situation what it is: a depression. True, it’s not a full replay of the Great Depression, but that’s cold comfort. Unemployment in both America and Europe remains disastrously high. [...]