When discussing depression as a symptom, a feeling of hopelessness is the most often described sensation, and teenage girls who are born weighing less than 2,500 grams (about 5.5 pounds) may be more likely to develop depression between ages 13 to 16 than those born at a normal weight, while the same does not appear to be true for boys, reported in a study.
Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fatty fish like salmon, are associated with increased grey matter volume in areas of the brain commonly linked to mood and behavior according to a University of Pittsburgh study.
British Nutrition Foundation 40th Anniversary Conference addresses the links between diet, appetite, mood and behaviour.
More than half of American women (60%) say they only get a good night?s sleep a few nights per week or less and 67% say they frequently experience a sleep problem. Additionally, 43% say that daytime sleepiness interferes with their daily activities, according to a new poll released today by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF).
A woman?s breast cancer diagnosis can wreak as much havoc on her emotions as it does on her physical health. Mothers who experience bouts of depression during their battles with breast cancer may find that the effects reach beyond their own psyches to those of their children.
A new study examined the relationship between physical appearance concerns and psychological distress (depression and anxiety) in patients with RA and lupus.
New research conducted in the Department of Psychology at the University of Haifa that examined the behavior patterns of laboratory rats revealed that exposure to stress at a young age increases the likelihood of developing mood and anxiety disorders in adulthood.
A Georgetown medical professor cuts through hype surrounding weight-loss supplements with new science-based guide.
Overly anxious and driven people are susceptible to irritable bowel syndrome, usually known as IBS, indicates research published ahead of print in the journal Gut.
A report of the American Psychological Association (APA) released today found evidence that the proliferation of sexualized images of girls and young women in advertising, merchandising, and media is harmful to girls’ self-image and healthy development.