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Can a Cup of Coffee a Day Keep the Blues Away?
Posted on October 5, 2011
By Kristin Sidorov
Attention coffee lovers: your daily pick-me-up may have a whole new meaning. According to a new study, women who drink caffeinated coffee are less likely to suffer from depression. Not only that, but the more you drink, the lower the risk. Before you race to your local Starbucks, get the facts.
Barbecue Your Way to Health and Happiness
Posted on May 12, 2011
Barbecuing is an essential summer ritual that sums up the very best in outdoor fun. But is it good for you, too? According to a recent study, barbecues are actually beneficial to our mental health.
16 Signs You Are Entering Menopause
Posted on October 12, 2010
Diminishing ovarian function, one of the early stages of menopause, can lead to some very real physical symptoms that can last for years, as hormone levels fall and fluctuate. The severity of these symptoms often depends on how gradual or sudden the changes are. Check out the list below to learn more. From Before Your Time: The Early Menopause Survival Guide by Evelina Weidman Sterling, Ph.D., and Angie Best-Boss
Are Your Expectations Out of Line With Reality?
Posted on May 10, 2010
Depressed people often have unrealistic expectations of others, often without any basis other than mistaking their own fears for truth. Here’s how to revise these expectations. From Depression Is Contagious by Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D.
4 Ways to Preempt Emotional Eating
Posted on March 23, 2010
Do you eat in response to stress or other emotional triggers? Stop that habit with help from Drs. Susan Mitchell and Catherine Christie, authors of Fat Is Not Your Fate: Outsmart Your Genes and Lose the Weight Forever.
The Social Lives of Depressed People
Posted on March 18, 2010
What you find in others, no matter what your background might be, will ultimately be a reflection of you. From Depression Is Contagious by Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D.
Top 10 Happiness Strategies: Scientifically-Documented Ways to Improve Your Mood
Posted on February 16, 2010
Happy people are physically healthier, they live longer, and they enjoy a higher quality of life. You can be happy, too. Here, 10 concrete steps you can take to improve your mood, from Dr. Kelly Traver, author of The Program: The Brain-Smart Approach to the Healthiest You.
Are You Depressed?
Posted on February 5, 2010
Depressed people, and those most at risk for depression, tend to view other people negatively. Do any of the following statements describe you? From Depression Is Contagious by Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D.
Is Depression Contagious?
Posted on May 5, 2009The latest research in neuroscience, social psychology, epidemiology, and genetics provides overwhelming support that moods so spread through social conditions. From Depression Is Contagious by Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D.
