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Depression Lifts as Self Esteem Increases, Part 2

Written by Mary Sornberger on November 17, 2009 - 3:47pm

You see, Kathy’s social worker found out during their chat that Kathy loves to sing, but she only sings around the house.

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Anti depressants and Joint Pains? Part 2

Written by Shamir Benji on November 16, 2009 - 6:20am

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Osteoarthritis and the Potential for Depression

Written by Samara Kelly on November 11, 2009 - 7:57am

I could write novels on the medical terminology of osteoarthritis to help you understand the facts of this degenerative disease, but I will spare you the pain of your eyes bleeding because this diseas

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Depression Linked to Obesity and Anorexia, Study Says

Written by Mary Sornberger on November 10, 2009 - 8:21am

In June, 2009, Science Daily reported that “A new study connects abnormalities of the "stress" hormone cortisol with symptoms of depression in obese children, and confirms that obesity and depression often occur together, even in children.”

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Depressed and Pregnant? Flu Shot May Be Needed

November 9, 2009 - 12:07pm

MONDAY, Nov. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women who are depressed may suffer severe symptoms if they catch seasonal flu, a new study suggests.

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Depression, Pain and Memory are Linked

Written by Rheyanne Weaver on November 5, 2009 - 12:08am

Depression, not neuroticism, is found to be more responsible for exaggeration in remembering painful physical symptoms, according to a recent study from the University of Iowa.

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Stimulation Device Offers Relief from Hard-to-Treat Depression

Written by NARSAD on November 3, 2009 - 7:31am

Although great strides have been made in treating depression, those who suffer from treatment-resistant depression have continued to present a serious challenge to doctors seeking a way to help them. Researchers at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston recently broke new ground by using a revolutionary technique that holds promise for the severely depressed: bilateral epidural prefrontal cortical stimulation, a neurosurgical treatment.

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Depression Often Goes Untreated in Working Moms

October 27, 2009 - 10:40am

TUESDAY, Oct. 27 (HealthDay News) -- More than 65 percent of U.S. mothers with depression don't receive adequate treatment, a new study has found.

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Depression and Night Owls

Written by Rheyanne Weaver on October 27, 2009 - 2:15am

Night owls might have to rethink their sleeping schedules due to results from a new depression study.

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Constant Light Linked to Symptoms of Depression

October 23, 2009 - 2:08pm

FRIDAY, Oct. 23 (HealthDay News) -- Exposure to too much light at night may cause depression, suggests a new study.

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