Mental Health
Eating to Beat Stress and Depression
Macaroni and cheese, chocolate chip cookies, fried chicken, ice cream—these are some of the foods women turn to for comfort when we're feeling emotionally strained, depleted or depressed.
Is it common to experience mood swings and depression during the years leading into menopause and immediately after?
The Depression and Body Weight Connection
Does obesity lead to depression or does depression lead to weight gain? It's a chicken and egg relationship.
The mind-body connection is often complex, with our thoughts, memories and emotions influencing physical conditions and vice versa. This is certainly true when it comes to weight issues. Researchers have yet to definitively say whether one causes the other, but study after study supports a link.
'What's Bad for the Heart Also Bad for the Brain'
Smoking, diabetes, other things that harm physical health linked to poorer mental function, study says.
THURSDAY, May 2 (HealthDay News) -- Heart disease risk factors can lead to a decline in brain function in both younger and older adults, Dutch researchers report.
Tuesday, Feb 26th 2013
Get Some R&R: 5 Free Ideas
This weekend I plan to treat myself to a little R&R after a long and busy few months. How often do you reward yourself for working hard? Are you worried about leaving your responsibilities and deserting those who rely on you? Well, I’ve got news for you—when you nourish your own body and soul, you’re much more capable of being a source of strength and happiness for others.
Right Amount of Exercise Can Boost Mental Health: Study
But too much time spent working out can have psychological downside, experts warn
FRIDAY, Oct. 26 (HealthDay News) -- People who exercise 2.5 to 7.5 hours a week have better mental health, but more than that is associated with poorer mental health, a new study suggests.
Researchers compared mental health to exercise by analyzing self-reported data from more than 7,600 adults who took part in a U.S. national survey.
Depression Stigma May Be Fading: Survey
In poll released to coincide with National Depression Screening Day, most said they would seek treatment if needed
THURSDAY, Oct. 11 (HealthDay News) -- Most Americans know what depression is and believe there is no shame in seeking treatment for the mental health condition, a new survey shows.
Positive Outlook Boosts Likelihood of Healthier Lifestyle
Better diet, fitness reported among those who feel in control of their destiny
SATURDAY, Sept. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Personality and attitude seem to matter when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle, with a brighter outlook on life leading to healthier choices, Australian researchers say.
Where You Live May Boost Your Sense of Well-Being
Mental health improved when families moved from very poor neighborhoods, study found
By Serena Gordon
HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Sept. 20 (HealthDay News) -- When families were given vouchers to move from impoverished neighborhoods to ones that were less poor, the adults in those families experienced lasting improvements in mental health and well-being, new research says.
Putting Your Mental Health in Order
Experts suggest steps to de-stress and find a more balanced life
By Serena Gordon
HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, Sept. 14 (HealthDay News) -- Living without stress may seem nearly impossible these days. Technology beckons at all hours for you to read just one more tweet or text. Politics are polarizing. Costs are rising, but salaries not so much.
