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Common Symptoms of Depression

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Depression is a very real problem that many people go through without even realizing it. A study made by the National Library of Medicine revealed that 20 million people suffer from depression in the United States alone.

Depression can happen to anyone – male, female, young or old. In fact, about 26.2 percent of Americans from ages 18 and up can suffer from a mental disorder that can be diagnosable. That’s one in four adults. Depression can be diagnosed and if you know the symptoms of depression, you can identify if you or a loved one is suffering from it.

Here are some of the more common symptoms of depression. [Read more…]

Originally posted on April 20, 2012 @ 4:13 pm

Heads that Ache…….. Really!

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headacheEveryday, millions of people suffer from the dreaded headache sending you to grab that pill you oh so love to take away the pain. The fast paced lifestyle we all engage in doesn’t help and the stresses of the day just keep piling up leaving us weak and fatigued. Readily available OTC drugs may offer relief but that may not be the best solution for the dreaded headache. Your lifestyle may be the primary cause adding the stress you go through each and everyday, might be the culprit.

Men are less likely to suffer from chronic pain due to extreme activities than men due to the hormone testosterone which has been shown to help lessen the damage to muscles and tissue, thus leaving women to suffer more. Statistically, women suffer an average of 15 episodes that can lead to depression due to their biology, having them experience fluctuations in their hormonal levels each menstrual cycle.

Headaches, if they are persistent enough should be consulted to a health professional for it may be a sign of underlying disease, or it may just be you drinking too much coffee through the day to keep you awake at your boring desk job!?!

Originally posted on February 4, 2009 @ 11:52 pm