Depression Stalks Families

Depression is never inevitable, even for families with a history of the disease

Monday, August 15, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Depression Can Stalk Families Through Generations People whose parents and grandparents suffered from depression are at much higher risk of developing the illness, a new study suggests. The research found that if a person's grandparent... Read more ...  News Brain Relies on Two Timekeepers for Sleep Both an internal 'clock' and an internal 'hourglass' affect how different parts of your brain respond to sleep deprivation, a new study shows. The Belgian researchers said these findings could... Read more ... Would Weaker Beer Help Reduce Alcohol's Harms? Lowering the alcohol content in beer and other drinks may help reduce their harmful health effects, researchers say. Alcohol causes substantial disability and death worldwide. Nearly a quarter of... Read more ... Giving Brings a Health Dividend When older people devote time and effort in volunteering, better health may be their reward, new research suggests. In a large British study, among those 40 and older, volunteering was... Read more ... Health Tip: Meditating at Bedtime A busy mind can keep you from a good night's sleep. And a relaxing meditation ritual may be just what you need to wind down. The National Sleep Foundation suggests: Consider mindfulness... Read more ... Depression Center MedicineNet's Depression Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind. Get access to various depression topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. Depression is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. It affects how one eats and sleeps, the way one feels about oneself, and the way one thinks about things. The main types of depression are major depression, dysthymia, and bipolar disease (also called manic-depressive disease). Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home