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By Margaret Mastrangelo A startling 1 in 5 people over 65 who undergo hip fracture surgery will die within a year according to the Centers for Disease Control. Certainly, a fractured hip doesn't kill outright - rather it's the slow healing time that makes a person susceptible to other problems...
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Author: Jason Anderson Unlike illnesses like measles or the common cold, someone suffering from depression rarely show physical changes that can be easily spotted. Instead it's their actions in everyday life that begin to change. Friends of the sufferer who don't know much about depression can...
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Author: Jason Anderson When people talk about depression, they usually mean a person who is feeling down and lethargic, and who has generally lost interest in life. Most people don't realize that there are many different types of depression a person can be suffering from, with each type often showing...
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Author: Brenda Williams Many people suffer from bi-polar disorder, and unfortunately it is oftentimes undiagnosed. Some people suffer for years before they finally get the correct help while some never get help at all and end up suicidal. When it is diagnosed, it takes specific medication modification...
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By Gabriela Cora, M.D. MBA Many feel gloomy with concerns about the current economy, increasing gas prices, the war, foreclosures, and the challenges of doing more with less. Everyone talks about recession depression. Many worry as they now restrict their expenses including starting the morning at Starbucks...
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Author: John Hubert Clinical depression is a form of illness that affects us just like any other illness. It can't be cured simply by willing it, nor can it be cured by positive thoughts alone. Whilst creating and maintaining a positive attitude and outlook towards life is a crucial step in overcoming...
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Author: Mike Shery People with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) go through the day filled with exaggerated worry and tension, even though there is little or nothing to provoke it. They anticipate disaster and are overly concerned about health issues, money, family problems, or difficulties at work...
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By: Simon Volk I write this article in hope that it can help some one else in a similar situation. Within the past six months I was diagnosed with mild depression. It is nothing to be ashamed of, just a fact of our fast paced, stressed out lives. I was in a situation where my life had gotten out of balance...
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Author: David Lee Buster Those who suffer from signs of depression and related disorders may know the warning signs symptoms of depression all too well. They also know that these disorders tend to manifest themselves as repeated episodes of the depressive condition with the typical patient having many...
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The cycle that involves, teenagers, marijuana, and depression can be a vicious one, and once it is set in motion, the results can be long-term and even more severe than once believed. It has long been known that some teens turn to marijuana because of depression, but new information suggests that marijuana...
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By Norman Barlow Here is some real world practical advice that may help you overcome or manage episodes of depression in your life. 1. Consider turning off the news in the morning or at night before you go to bed. Hearing about or watching tragic events taking place in their community or globally can...
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Article Friendly | Postpartum Depression: A Secret Shame By: Britt Michaelian When a woman has a baby, it is often assumed that she will be happy and joyous at the arrival of her newborn child and everything will be just wonderful. Some women may find this to be the case, but for others, the reality...
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Addiction and Depression by Bertil Hjert Experts believe that addiction & depression take place simultaneously. Most often the addict may feel depressed when he starts using alcohol or drugs. This initial depression often results in adverse stage as the addiction progresses. Depression can be termed...
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Author: Tim F Clark Treating depression involves a combination of therapy and antidepressant medication. Even then, depression is difficult to treat, especially in younger (children and adolescents) and older (the elderly) patients, as well as in those with histories of chronic disease. There are many...
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By Cheryl Tidball It is estimated that between twenty to fifty percent of asthmatic children also struggle with anxiety and/or depressive disorders, more than twice what is seen in non-asthmatic children. In the 1920's and 1930's, it was felt depression and anxiety caused asthma and that a child's...