MLB Catcher Mike Marjama Opens Up About Eating Disorder
Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Marjama recently opened up about his battles with an eating disorder, that shedding light on the large amount of men who face eating disorders.
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Study: Acne Linked To Higher Risk Of Depression
If acne or blemished skin has you feeling down, you’re likely not alone. A recent study revealed that those suffering from acne have an increased risk of depression within the first five years of developing it.
The study, conducted by the British Journal of Dermatology, found that people suffering from acne have a 63 percent higher risk for major depression that those who don’t hav
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Understanding Binge Eating Disorder
According to the National Eating Disorders Association, over 20 million women and 10 million men suffer from a clinically significant eating disorder during their lifetime. For far too long, one of the most prevalent eating disorders went under-diagnosed and under-treated as an Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder. Fortunately, Binge eating disorder (BED) was officially recognized as a formal diagnosis in 2013, allowing more funding, research and treatment to be directed toward the disorder and its patients.
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Johnny Manziel Opens Up About His Bipolar Disorder and Depression
Johnny Manziel has had a troublesome last couple of years.
Manziel, the former Heisman Trophy winner and once promising NFL prospect wants to make an NFL comeback but not before he takes care of himself off the field first.
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9 Foods To Help With Depression
Therapy and antidepressant medications are common treatment options for dealing with the effects of depression. In addition to these methods, diet often gets overlooked as a way to manage symptoms of depression. Treatment options may vary from individual to individual, but taking steps to improve your diet may reduce some common effects that depression has.
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Sundowner’s Syndrome: What You Need To Know
If you have a friend or family member suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia, you know how destructive these conditions can be. Individuals gradually lose cognitive skills and functions, resulting in memory loss and the inability to carry out daily tasks. Some patients experience symptoms that increase in severity as nightfall comes, a series of behaviors commonly known as Sundowner’s Syndrome.
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No More Winter Blues | Tips for Easing Seasonal Depression
Got the winter blues? You’re not alone. According to Psychology Today, the appropriately named Seasonal Affective Disorder—also known as SAD—affects an estimated 10 million Americans.
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Anti-Aging Tips for the Brain
We all deal with it at some point. Aging is a natural human process. While we can’t keep our youthful looks forever, youthfulness is not all about our outside appearance. Aging can also have a negative effect on our brains. According to Nobel prize-winning biologist Elizabeth Blackburn, we can take steps to not only maintain our young-looks, we can also preserve cognitive function and keep a stronger immune system through five steps.
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