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People Suffering from Mood Disorders at Risk of Getting Hooked to Opioids

Dan — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:53:06 +0000

People with mood disorders and anxiety disorders are found to be at risk of getting addicted to non-prescribed opioids, said by the U.S Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) according to the statistics from National Epidemiological Study on Alcohol and Related Conditions (NESARC). The statistics made good distinction between prescribed and non-prescribed opioids.

Can Antidepressant Worsen Depression in Some Sufferers?

Dan — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:17:59 +0000

A study concluded that up to fifth of patients on antidepressant therapy actually fare worse, and may fare well by just using a placebo. This finding resulted from a study headed by researchers based on the Yale University School of Health.

Is Multitasking Harder for Women?

Dan — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:12:30 +0000

Though the world has placed a lot of emphasis that multitasking is the secret for being productive and satisfied at work, it may not be so according to a study from middle-class families made from 1999 to 2000 where it shows that it had negative effect on female workers.

Bipolar Teens Often Suffer from Distinct Sleep Problems

Dan — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:10:52 +0000

Teens with Bipolar disorders (BD) are found to have unique sleep problems; a combination of long times before falling asleep and increased nighttime awakenings, compared to healthy people. It shows that poor sleep quality and disturbances can be reliable markers for bipolar disorders among young people.

Compulsive Gamblers may have Mental Health Issues?

Dan — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:09:19 +0000

A research based in Spain link gambling problems to psychotic disorders. People who cannot control excessive gambling behavior had a problem called pathologic gambling. It is characterized by compulsiveness, preoccupation, relentless imagination and tolerance (betting more and larger wagers without thinking of losing) to gamble. Such behavior greatly affects work, family and social life, plus it can tempt the person to commit illegal acts just to support the vice.

Injected Meth Users Face Greater Risk of Suicide?

Dan — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:03:59 +0000

A new research concludes that methamphetamine users who inject the drug are likely to attempt suicide compared to cocaine and heroin users. Many factors common among injected methamphetamine users seem to drive the risk, according to researchers of the study who are based from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and British Columbia Center for Excellence in HIV/AIDS.

Female Celiac Disease Sufferers Likely to Suffer From Depression, Disordered Eating?

Dan — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:01:59 +0000

A new study suggests that among celiac disease sufferers, women are more likely to suffer from depression and disordered eating. Celiac disease is a condition wherein the body is intolerable of gluten, a sticky-elastic starch found in grains like wheat, rye and barley. If a celiac sufferer eats gluten-containing food, he or she suffers from abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. The only cure for Celiac disease is to exclude gluten (including wheat) in the diet for life.

Memory Loss in Senior Adults Caused by Silent Strokes?

Dan — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:00:49 +0000

It is likely that memory loss common among seniors are caused by silent strokes, due to latter’s commonality and increasing frequencies today. According to a new study, it is estimated that as many as 25 percent of adults with memory problems actually suffered an episode of silent stroke.

People Living in War Ravaged Countries Risks Having Poor Health, Mental Problems

Dan — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:53:41 +0000

Experts from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Kings College London point out that people living in countries in conflict, like Libya and Afghanistan, are at risk of becoming mentally unhealthy due to several factors. This makes them at risk for alcoholism, tobacco use and obesity, which in turn hikes risk of having non communicable diseases like hypertension, diabetes and cancer.

Tanning a Cure for Depression and SAD? Not Worth the Risks, According to Experts

Dan — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:50:52 +0000

As more and more salon owners are claiming that tanning beds are quick and safe answer to the growing numbers of people having depression, experts are quick to respond that such statements are misleading the public, not mentioning of the risks associated with tanning. Many sun-tanning parlors today, citing that depression could be caused by a bout of SAD (seasonal affective disorder, which is treated by UV light exposure), advertise openly that tanning beds are the best answer and alternative to antidepressants.