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Having Depression Increases Risk for Heart Disease November 30, 2008 . 11 Comments
It has long been known that depression increases the risk of heart disease by as much as 50%. A new study of veterans in San Francisco indicates that the reason for this may be surprisingly ... Read More
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Research Report: Depression and Premature Birth October 24, 2008 . 14 Comments
A new study in the Journal Human Reproduction reports that depression is a measurable risk factor for pregnant women and their infants, leading to higher rates of premature birth. “Depression ... Read More
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Research Report: Gender Differences in Antidepressant Treatment September 6, 2008 . 8 Comments
A new study examining the effects of the common antidepressant Citalopram (brand name: Celexa) has found clinically significant differences in how the genders respond to its use in treating ... Read More
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What’s the Big, Fat Deal About Body Image? January 30, 2008 . 6 Comments
When you look at your body in the mirror, two things occur. First, you see the body’s physical structure; its size, shape, texture, curves, and nuances–great and small. Then comes ... Read More