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Seasonal Depression

Seasonal DepressionEvery winter, when the days get shorter, people with seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD, experience depression. Learn how light can help chase away the winter blues.

Keywords: Seasonal affective disorder, S.A.D, SAD, winter blues, holiday blues, Winter SAD, Light therapy, light box therapy, psychotherapy, cognitive therapy, dawn simulation, negative air ionization, melatonin, serotonin, antidepressants, sunlight, depression, winter depression, fatigue, oversleep, increased sleep, hypersomnia, sleep, irritability, anxiety, increased appetite, low energy, mood changes, suicidal thoughts, weight gain, difficulty concentrating, social withdrawal, decreased sex drive, Personal Inventory for Depression and SAD,

Depression Differs

Depression DiffersHow do you know if you have depression? Learn what's involved in diagnosing the problem, and if your depression is the result of a biological cause, or something else.

Keywords: Depression, clinical depression, major depression, bipolar disorder, bi-polar disorder, manic depressive illness, mania, mood swings.

Epilepsy and Depression

Epilepsy and DepressionMany people with epilepsy also experience depression. What can you do?

Keywords: depression, epilepsy, seizures, psychiatric conditions, psychiatry, phychiatrists, physcologists, episode, link, uni-directional, bi-directional, relationship, depressive disorder, anti-seizure medication, anti-convulsant medication, isolation, isolating behavior, irritability, poor frustration tolerance, severe depression, suicide, suicidal behavior, hospitalization, psychotic symptoms, psychosis, antidepressant medcations, quality of life,

Sleep and Depression

Sleep and DepressionWe all know that when we're low or anxious it's hard to sleep. But did you know that sleep problems may also induce depression? Listen to experts talk about the link between sleep and depression and what you can do about it.

Keywords: Sleep, insomnia, benzodiazepines, non benzodiazepines, Ambien, Zolpidem, Sonata, Zaleplon, Valium, Diazepam, Librium, Chlordiazepoxide, sleep deprivation, hormones, depression, mood disorders, REM, REM sleep, rapid eye movements, insomnia, antidepressants, Prozac, Wellbutrin, stimulus control, sleep hygiene, hypnotic medications

What Is Depression?

What Is Depression?How do you know if your bad mood represents something more serious? Learn how to recognize the various types of depression, and what you can do to get professional help.

Keywords: Depression, clinical depression, major depression, bipolar disorder, bi-polar disorder, manic depressive illness, mania, mood swings.

Is Your Child Depressed?

Is Your Child Depressed?Depression is usually thought of as a "grown-up" problem, but studies have shown that up to 2.5 percent of young children and 8.3 percent of adolescents in the U.S. suffer from this emotional condition. Left untreated, it can lead to difficulty in school, social problems, and even violence or suicide. How do you know if your child is suffering from depression? What should you do if you're concerned? Tune in to learn what every parent should know about childhood depression.

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Treating Major Depression

Treating Major DepressionMajor depression is more than just suffering from a bad mood. It can affect just about everything you do, from how you sleep at night to how well you perform your job. Learn how you can feel better.

Keywords: Depression, clinical depression, major depression, bipolar disorder, bi-polar disorder, manic-depressive illness, mania, mood swings. Depression treatments, major depression treatments

Allergy Season

Allergy SeasonWhat time of the year is allergy season? Actually, it's all year long for some allergy sufferers. Learn the difference between seasonal and year-round allergies, and the treatments available for both.

Keywords: allergy, antihistamine, Sudafed, hay fever, seasonal allergy, chronic allergy, pollen, antibody, IgE antibody, sneezing, sniffling, watery eyes, runny nose, congestion, dust mite, animal dander, cockroach, mold, cats, grass, steroid nasal sprays, Nasalcrom, Benadryl, Chlor-Trimeton, Dimetapp, Allegra, fexofenadine, Claritin, loratadine, Clarinex, desloratadine, Zyrtec, cetirizine, sedating antihistamines, non-sedating antihistamines

Flu Prevention

Flu PreventionOur parents told us to cover our mouths when we cough. But that might not be the best strategy for flu prevention. Listen to an infection control expert discuss the new cough etiquette.

Keywords: flu, virus, cold, colds, flu vaccine, flu prevention, influenza, infection, sneezing, sneeze, cough, fever, chills, sanitizer, infection control, antibacterial soap,

Poor Sleep's Effect on Weight

Poor Sleep's Effect on WeightToo tired to exercise? Craving carbs? You may want to sleep on it. Listen to what experts have to say about the link between sleep problems and your weight.

Keywords: Sleep, insomnia, stress, hormone levels, stress hormone, cortisol, leptin, insulin, diabetes, diet, obesity, overweight, fat, fat cells, calories, carbohydrates, overeating, metabolism, glucose, glucose metabolism, glucose levels, body weight, depression, exercise, sleep hygiene, benzodiazepines, non benzodiazepines, sleep aids, sleeping pills, sleep disorders, sleep apnea

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