Exercise. Both aerobic exercise and resistance training can help provide some improvement in mood symptoms for patients with depression.. Aerobic workouts can raise chemicals in the brain, such as endorphins, adrenaline, serotonin, and dopamine that produce the so-called runner's high. Yoga practice, which involves rhythmic stretching movements and breathing, may help improve and stabilize mood. Meditation may also be helpful.
The Many Flavors of Sad There should be more words to describe the endless varieties and subtleties of depression. As a life long... Read more »
Variability is the law of life, and as no two faces are the same, so no two bodies are alike, and no two individuals react alike and behave... Read more »
I began a “Mind, Body, and Spirit” series last week where we are discussing ways to improve your mental health by making changes to... Read more »
So what did I learn from my recent search for a new therapist? Quite a lot, actually. I didn't realize how much I didn't know. After all... Read more »
On Anxiety Connection I wrote about anxious personality types and it got me to wondering if there are personality types which are more... Read more »
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Depression is a treatable illness, with many therapeutic options available including psychotherapy, antidepressants, or both. In general, the... Read more »
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Diagnosing the cause of persistent daily headache can be difficult. People who visit the emergency room with disabling headache may be misdiagnosed... Read more »
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Most everyone knows narcotic pain killers like morphine, Percocet, and Vicodin are powerful. Doctors prescribe them with caution because although... Read more »
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Depression - major; Unipolar depression; Major depressive disorder Treatment In general, treatments for depression include: ... Read more »
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A snapping hip can cause deep groin pain, burning in the groin, or a popping/snapping sensation that can be quite painful. It often doesn't respond... Read more »