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Electroconvulsive Therapy
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is commonly called shock treatment. It has received bad press, in part for its potential memory-depleting effect. Since its introduction in the 1930s, ECT has been significantly refined, and is now considered an effective and safe treatment for severe depression in the appropriate situation. It is especially effective for patients who have not been helped by medication and those with severe depression who experience...
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How to lose the antidepressant weight gain
Almost everyone who takes antidepressants gains at least 15 pounds. Add mood stabilizers to the mix of medications and weight can shoot up... Read more »
Anti-depressants by the pound
Imagine this scenario. Your therapist is writing a prescription for an antidepressant. She asks you, "Which would you prefer? An... Read more »
"Which antidepressants are least likely to cause me to gain weight?"...
In part one of this series on weight gain and antidepressants we talked about which medications are most likely to make you gain weight. ... Read more »
When Your Antidepressant Makes You Gain Weight
Recently, I received an email from a man who described his wife's frustration at her weight gain. She had worked very hard at losing weight... Read more »
Can You Imagine a World with No Antidepressants?
"It's easy if you try" might sing John Lennon if he were alive today. But actually I am having a very difficult time imagining such a... Read more »
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Top 10 diet and exercise excuses
Celebrity trainer Jillian Michaels, known for her role on the NBC reality program "The Biggest Loser" says that she hears the same 10 diet and... Read more »
Brazilian Diet Pills Contain Addictive Antidepressants, Sedati...
The so-called "natural" diet supplement known as Brazilian diet pills contains potentially addictive antidepressants, tranquilizers, and... Read more »
Side Effects of Antidepressants
Antidepressants are often prescribed to help patients with anxiety. As with all medications, antidepressants have certain side effects people should... Read more »
Heart Risks May Outweigh Diet's Benefits
A strong cardiovascular system in young adulthood may boost brainpower, making for better school grades and more overall success later in life, new... Read more »
Exercise and children, fitness plan: MyDietExercise
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Alternative NamesChildren and exerciseInformationChildren should have many chances to run, bike, and play sports during the day. Experts recommend... Read more »
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