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Postmenopausal women who use antidepressant medication or suffer from depression might be more likely to have a higher body mass index (BMI), larger waist circumference and inflammation—all associated with increased risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to a study led by University of Massachusetts Medical School investigator Yunsheng Ma, PhD, MD, MPH, and published in the June 13 issue of the American Journal of Public Health. The UMass Medical School study...

In May 2013, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) formally recognized binge-eating as a type of eating disorder Vienna, VA (PRWEB) June 13, 2013 After more than a decade of research, binge-eating has become officially recognized as an eating disorder in the US. On May 22, 2013, the American Psychiatric Association published the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), which officially classifies binge eating as a recognized medical...

Weight loss experts at 101 Medical Weight Loss offer the following 7 tips to help overcome common psychological road blocks to weight loss. Canoga Park, CA (PRWEB) June 13, 2013 Stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem may all be issues hindering weight loss success for people who have tried countless diets and failed. The downward spiral of emotional eating followed by feelings of shame and embarrassment is a vicious cycle hindering many people from losing weight. According to 101...

In a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded clinical trial, researchers at Emory have discovered that specific patterns of brain activity may indicate whether a depressed patient will or will not respond to treatment with medication or psychotherapy. The study was published June 12, 2013, in JAMA Psychiatry Online First. The choice of medication versus psychotherapy is often based on the preference of the patient or clinician, rather than objective factors. On average, 35-40 percent of...

“On the Battle Field of Depression” by author Jennifer Hume’s is a collection of deep and meaningful poems that summarizes the rise and fall of depression through the Author’s eyes. VICTORIA, Australia (PRWEB) June 11, 2013 Research reveals that one in five people in Australia suffer with Depression. Not all are diagnosed and suffer in silence, and not knowing where to go for help. These are the people who suffer from feelings of despair, misery and guilt. It is crucial that the...

Increasing Internet Use Among Older Americans Could Reduce U.S. Health Costs WASHINGTON, June 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a new study released today entitled Revisiting Internet Use and Depression Among the Elderly, the Phoenix Center again finds that spending time online significantly reduces depression for senior citizens. Updating its prior groundbreaking research on the topic by expanding the dataset and applying statistical methods that assess depression and Internet...

MONTREAL, June 6, 2013 /CNW/ - Abilify® (aripiprazole) has received an additional approval from Health Canada as an adjunct, or add-on, treatment to antidepressants for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults who had an inadequate response to prior antidepressant treatments during the current episode. When used with an antidepressant, Abilify has been shown to improve the symptoms of adults living with MDD who had an inadequate response to at least two trials...

Comprehensive Clinical and Product Information for Patients and Physicians in the European Union and Canada LOS ANGELES, June 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- NeuroSigma, Inc., a California-based medical device company, today announced the launch of www.monarch-etns.com, its dedicated website for the Monarch(TM) eTNS(TM) System. The new site provides a comprehensive resource for those in the European Union and Canada who are considering use of the non-invasive Monarch system to treat their...

redOrbit Staff & Wire Reports - Your Universe Online New research funded by the Mayo Clinic suggests that low doses of a general anesthetic typically used during minor surgeries could be an effective treatment for depression. According to the researchers, medical experts discovered approximately 10 years ago that ketamine had the potential to alleviate severe depression, but since the anesthetic can also have serious psychiatric side effects, they have been searching for a safe way...

Clinical Neuropsychologist Dr. Kenneth Freundlich on the Latest Findings and Implications for the Elderly. Parsippany, NJ (PRWEB) June 04, 2013 June, 2013 – Dementia is not a disease. It is a set of symptoms that might include varying degrees of memory loss, language difficulty, poor judgment, inability to concentrate, and impaired visual perception. Generally dementia is said to be present if two or more of these symptoms are present and severe enough to impair performance of everyday...