USA Today recently reported that prescription drug ads prompt nearly one-third of Americans to ask their doctors about the advertised medicine. Some wonder if the government should regulate the drug companies and their advertisements. My opinion is these ads are one more way for consumers to become educated about their healthcare.Research suggests... Read more
In Part I and Part II of this SharePost, I wrote about the emotional challenges that can be present when you are living with or caring for someone with a chronic illness. No doubt about it, if you find yourself in either of these places, you are at an increased risk for depression. But, just like in other aspects of life, challenges are... Read more
Last week, I wrote about the often unrecognized occurrence of depression in an individual with chronic illness. This week, I introduce you to the all too silent crisis of caregiver depression. Not everyone who provides care will experience depression. However, there is evidence to suggest that taking care of another person can... Read more
Read Part II of the Series Here Read Part III of the Series Here Last week, a reader wrote to report that she was getting ready for a surgical procedure which she hoped would improve her acid reflux. She asked if it was common to be depressed before the operation. The answer is that depression is one of the most common, and... Read more
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