Depression

Maternal Depression Can Stress Child’s Health

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

A new report finds maternal depression can worsen asthma symptoms in their children. Researchers from Johns Hopkins Children's Center analyzed data from ...

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Meditation Reduces Stress in College Students

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

A new study suggests meditation may be an effective modality to mitigate blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and anger among at-risk ...

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Opioid Use Among Those with Depression

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Experts are concerned with a finding that suggests chronic pain patients with a history of depression are much more likely ...

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Depression as Deadly as Smoking

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

A Norwegian study has found that the risk of dying from depression is analogous to morbidity from smoking. Interestingly, if an individual displays anxiety along with depression, then the risk of dying is less than ...

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Telephonic Depression Care After Heart Surgery

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Depression is a common diagnosis associated with heart disease and a dangerous sequel after cardiac surgery. A new study finds that telemedicine consultations can reduce depression and improve quality of life after a coronary artery ...

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Schizophrenia Profile Consistent Worldwide

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

A wide-reaching study of people with schizophrenia discovered amazing similarities in symptoms, medication, employment and sexual problems. The ...

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Thoughtful Words Reduce Stress of Marital Conflict

Monday, November 16th, 2009

A professor of biobehavioral health suggests the use of thoughtful words during relationship conflicts ...

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Teen Mental Health Linked to Educational Success

Friday, November 13th, 2009

An award winning new study from a health economics professor examines the effects of adolescent health on educational outcomes. Queen's ...

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Team Sports May Be Detrimental

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

For decades, parents have encouraged their children to participate in team sports. Parents believed the experience of associating with peers toward ...

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