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Why Tanning Won’t Cure Your Winter Blues

Why Tanning Won’t Cure Your Winter Blues My friend told me he beats the winter blues by heading to a tanning bed to get his sun. My friend was not diagnosed with Seasonal Affective Disorder, but like most people the short winter days bum him out. Seasonal Affective Disorder is the technical term for the sadness some people ... read more»

Body Image: You Are What You See

Botox, Restilin, facelifts, mole removal, eyelash extensions, lip plumping, the procedures are endless, but for people suffering from Body Dysmorphic Disorder no amount nip and tuck will ever make them feel better. New research found that those suffering with BBD may look at themselves in the mirror differently, because they use a different part of their brain to judge their ... read more»

Happiness May Be A Walk In The Park

Regular exercise is important for everyone, but it's especially important for those of us that live with depression. It's hard to get out and exercise, when you don't even feel like getting out of bed. When I'm feeling depressed, it seems like the last thing I want to do is get up and move, but I make it a priority ... read more»

 
 

New Research: Possible Blood Test For Postpartum Depression

In the future, there may be a blood test to help determine which new moms may develop Postpartum Depression. Many moms mistake PPD for "baby blues" and may not seek medical help. Postpartum Depression is a serious condition and there is help to ease the pain. read more»

Volunteer: How Helping Others Helps You

Want to boost your mood without diet, exercise, or pills? Perhaps, you should consider volunteering. Helping someone else may be just the natural anti-depressant you need to help boost your mood. read more»