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Depression and obesity link goes both ways

Depression and obesity link goes both ways

Posted on 10. Aug, 2010 by .

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People who are  have an increased risk of becoming obese. The trouble is, people who are obese are at an increased risk of developing depression. Researchers at Leiden University Medical Centre in the Netherlands undertook an analysis of 15 studies in an attempt to determine the link between obesity and depression. They found that obesity [...]

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Food and depression

Food and depression

Posted on 15. Jun, 2010 by .

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What you eat can have an impact on both your mental and physical health. By eating a diet rich in whole foods (i.e. unprocessed foods such as fruit and vegetables) a person lowers their risk of . These are the findings of a University College London study which gathered data on the diets of 3,500 [...]

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Bedtimes and depression in adolescents

Bedtimes and depression in adolescents

Posted on 06. Apr, 2010 by .

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An association has been found between the time a child goes to bed and feelings of  and suicide. 15,000 young people were surveyed by researchers at Columbia University to discover when parents sent their children to bed. They also completed depression questionnaires and were asked about thoughts of suicide. Children sent to bed before 10 [...]

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Mental health problems and unhealthy habits

Mental health problems and unhealthy habits

Posted on 08. Apr, 2008 by .

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Recent research has found an association between both  and  and smoking,  and obesity. People with a history of depression were 60% more likely to be obese and twice as likely to smoke, compared to those with no such history. Anxiety sufferers were 30% more likely to be obese and twice as likely to smoke compared [...]

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Stress and depression

Stress and depression

Posted on 11. Nov, 2007 by .

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Workers who are in jobs which are highly stressful may be at an increased risk of suffering from . This is according to a study of over 24,000 working adults in Canada. Of the 24,000, 5% had experienced episodes of depression. For men, having a demanding job coupled with limited decision making opportunities made them [...]

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Diabetes and depression

Diabetes and depression

Posted on 25. Oct, 2007 by .

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Having  has a negative impact on the glycemic levels of people with type 2 diabetes. By providing treatment through drug therapy for their depression, patients saw alleviation in their depression symptoms, which predicted improved glucose control six months later. Participants in the study also had better management of their diabetes and lost weight. The anti-depressant [...]

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Work and depression

Work and depression

Posted on 23. Oct, 2007 by .

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A US study has highlighted certain groups of workers were more likely to suffer from  than others. Above average rates of depression were found amongst personal care workers, food preparation workers and those working in community and social services. Engineering professions were least likely to suffer from a depressive episode. Depression is characterised by low [...]

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Sleep apnoea linked with depression

Sleep apnoea linked with depression

Posted on 21. May, 2007 by .

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A strong link has been found between the sleeping disorder  and the development of . Sleep apnoea is where the person stops breathing for a short time during sleep. The conclusions are a result of over 3200 sleep studies carried out as part of the Wisconsin Sleep Cohort Study which began in 1988. It was [...]

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Depression and men

Depression and men

Posted on 03. Jan, 2007 by .

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A study of older men has shown men are less likely to recognise symptoms of  and as such do not seek out treatment. They also tended to conceal their symptoms and regarded depression as not being masculine and associated it with severe mental illness. The research was conducted at the University of California-Davis School of [...]

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Dolphins alleviate depression

Dolphins alleviate depression

Posted on 18. Apr, 2006 by .

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People suffering from mild to moderate levels of  were found to have improved mental health when they went swimming with dolphins. The study took place in Honduras and groups of people either went snorkelling alone or in the presence of dolphins. Although there was improvement in both groups, greater mental health was found amongst those [...]

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