Tag: Depression
Using Many Social Media Sites Tied to Depression
Use of multiple platforms is more strongly associated with depression and anxiety among young adults, the University of Pittsburgh Center for Research on Media,...
Depression in teens affects the stomach, anxiety the skin
Mental disorders and physical diseases frequently go hand in hand. For the first time, psychologists at the University of Basel and Ruhr University Bochum...
Depression: Let’s talk
World Health Day, celebrated on 7 April every year to mark the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization, provides us with...
The root of depression linked to not receiving rewards
Understanding of the physical root of depression has been advanced, thanks to new research. Researchers have identified the lateral orbitofrontal cortex as the area...
Depression goes hand in hand with unemployment
Unemployment has long been associated with depression, but now a new survey shows that the longer a person stays out of job, the more...
Social Media Can Tell If You Are Sick
Social media has the power to connect people, spread news faster than anything else, raise awareness about various issues and… diagnose diseases. Scientists recently...
6 Reasons Why Depression in Women is More Common
Scientists say that women are almost twice as likely to suffer from a major depressive disorder as men. In the past, the common explanation...
Average age of death in MENA has Increased by 30...
A recent report has unveiled the changes the Middle East and Africa (MENA) region has undergone in the healthcare industry over the past 20...
Depression No Longer Just a Women’s Disease
Traditionally, women are believed to be suffering from depression more often than men. But a new study revealed that the condition may be more...
Weight Loss Counseling Lifts Depression, Study
Women struggling with clinical depression and obesity should consider a comprehensive weight loss program to significantly boost their mood, according to new research...
Parenting: Over Protecting Causes Depression
Most parents, in particularly in Dubai, often try to do anything to help their children be happy and succeed with their education and professional...
10 budget-friendly ways to improve your health and fitness
10 cheap shortcuts to good health
If you think getting fit and healthy will blow your budget, it may be time to think again. Luckily,...
Promising new therapy for depression discussed
More than 6,000 healthcare professionals gathered at the 24th European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) Congress in Paris to discuss new data on Agomelatine, a...
Recession or Depression?
A recession is defined to be a period of two quarters of negative GDP growth. By definition is a national or world event and...