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Biorhythms are how our bodies respond to the regular phases of the sun, moon, and seasons

Wednesday, August 24, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Biorhythms: Learn the Definition Biologic rhythms, or biorhythms, are how our bodies respond to the regular phases of the sun, moon, and seasons. For example, as night turns into day, vital body functions, including heart... Read more ...  News Veterans' Painkiller Abuse Can Raise Odds for Heroin Use Veterans who misuse narcotic painkillers may be at high risk for heroin use, a new study cautions. The research included nearly 3,400 U.S. veterans who had never misused painkillers... Read more ... Unhappy at Work in Your 20s, Unhealthy in Your 40s? Millennials, take heed: Job dissatisfaction in your 20s or 30s can undermine your health by mid-life, new research suggests. But really rewarding work may pay health dividends. 'Those who are, on... Read more ... Don't Lose Sleep Over Screentime at Night Daytime exposure to bright light may reduce the sleep-disrupting effects of blue light from smartphones and tablet computers, a new study suggests. Previous research has shown... Read more ... U.S. College Kids Drink More, Smoke Less Than Others Their Age There's good news and bad news on America's college kids: They smoke less than other young adults, but they drink more. So finds data from a 2014 -- the latest year available -- federal... 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