Entries tagged as depression

Depending on who you ask, depression is sometimes viewed as a temporary condition while others consider it a very serious disorder. Some say that depression only happens during puberty, others say it is the condition that defines midlife crisis, and still for some, it is a condition that only affects women.

The truth of the matter is, depression is not gender-selective. Depression affects men equally as it affects women. The problem is that male depression is seldom diagnosed. And because it is not brought to the attention of qualified professionals who can help, there is a trend for fatalities resulting from depression to be higher among men.   Continue reading...

More and more, science is finding connections between behavior and diet. Recent studies have introduced dietary questions as compared to those previously done which focused mostly on emotions. This new technique is beginning to yield important new clues about the immune system.

One of the most significant studies done in recent years suggest that diets supplemented with omega-3 helps to decrease the risk of the onset of depression. Omega-3 are are polyunsaturated fatty acid which can be converted into eicosapentanoic acid (EPA) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA). They are found in plants and abundantly in fish that swim in the deepest and coldest oceans like salmon or trout. But there is nothing fishy about how omega-3 helps in fighting depression.   Continue reading...

One of the most common consequence of being in a state of midlife crisis is depression. Depression can be described as a general feeling of deep sadness. More often than not, it interferes with the daily activities of a person.

Some people become depressed for only a short time. This kind of condition may not even be depression per se but just a state of "feeling low". This may be due to the death of a close friend or a pet.

Others experience depression over an extended period of time. To make matters worse, these people may not even be able to explain exactly why they are feeling this way. Here are some signs that may help you out in case you or someone you know appear to fall into this category.   Continue reading...