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According to a new survey, nearly 65% of American women report some sort of eating disorder.  The most common disorders are anorexia and bulimia.  Binge eating disorders receives less attention than anorexia or bulimia, but they are also viewed as a genuine health…

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Most people tread a little lighter when the sun is out, and find it easier to sleep through their alarm when it’s cloudy and cold outside.

The 4-6 percent of the population that suffers from seasonal affective disorder (SAD)…

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It could be the winter weather, work, kids, bills – anything! Whatever it is that has you feeling blue, you need to get happy. Experts say that when stress crops up frequently or lasts too long, it can have negative effects.…

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Cheers to research about the positive role of exercise in our lives! Like anyone, I suppose I am biased towards studies that show proof of something I have always intuitively believed. Now, Chris Gajilan, CNN’s Senior Medical Producer, has looked at…

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It’s cold. It’s snowing. Did we say it’s cold? It is tough to get out there and exercise in the winter, especially when the best exercise sounds like a hot chocolate, pajama’s and warm blankets triathlon. But the following are a…

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It is estimated that one in ten American adults suffers from depression each year - and twice as many of those afflicted with depression are women. Dr. Gabe Mirkin reviews studies that suggest abnormal hormone levels may be at the…

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Last week, we introduced you to Margaret and Amy, two women with very different stories about their struggles with clinical depression – an illness that affects millions each year. Both chose medication to address their condition, but are there other options? And…

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If you’ve struggled with clinical depression, you may be at a greater risk for developing osteoporosis, according to a new study by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) released on Monday.

The study found that women with depression…

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Yesterday, senior writer Shannon Martin offered insight into the causes and symptoms of SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder. Today, she gives the facts on treatment.

The good news is that there are many ways to treat and prevent…

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The days are getting shorter, and for many women, that can mean the onset of SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder. In Part I of a series on this health issue, which strikes between 4 to 6 percent of Americans each…

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Often, injuries carry an aggravating side effect: pain. More and more frequently, pain is not just a temporary result that will go away, but becomes a permanent factor that affects people’s lives. Jane E. Brody of the New York Times…

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New research shows that depression is more just hard on your mind, but on your body too. In fact, the World Health Organization is urging anyone facing depression to address the illness, as it can worsen chronic disease and cause serious…

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Research suggests that exercise may be one of the most effective tools against depression. 

A recent study conducted by Dr, Alessandra Pilu and a team from the University of Cagliari in Italy followed a group of women who had been…

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You already know that having a high level of stress in your life is not beneficial. Not only does it make sticking with your diet harder but it also makes you more prone to illness as your immune system stops functioning as efficiently.

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If you’ve ever spent a night going from staring wide-eyed at the ceiling to tugging the sheets and glaring at your alarm clock, you know the agony of restless sleep. While deep breathing and a mug of tea usually do the trick, chronic sleeplessness…

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