Study Points Way to Finding Genes Affecting Depression Risk
In a key advance for the study of depression, a comprehensive scan of human DNA has turned up the apparent hiding places of more than a dozen genes linked to the disorder. "This is a jumping-off point" for further work to reveal the biological underpinnings of depression, which in turn can guide development of new drugs, said Ashley Winslow, an author of a paper on the work. Experts said the result is important not only for its specific findings, but also for its demonstratio
Lack of sleep increases a child's risk for emotional disorders later
NIH-funded study reveals long-term emotional effects of poor sleep When asked how lack of sleep affects emotions, common responses are usually grumpy, foggy and short-tempered. While many jokes are made about how sleep deprivation turns the nicest of people into a Jekyll and Hyde, not getting enough shut-eye can lead to far more serious consequences than irritability, difficulty concentrating and impatience. Candice Alfano, a clinical psychologist and associate psychology pro
World Suicide Prevention Day
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How Exercise Can Help Postpartum Depression
When we talk about postpartum depression and exercise, the first thing that comes to mind is the aspect of engaging in physical activities, perhaps getting back in shape. But even now that many parents live far away from their families, raising a child still takes a village, and the connections that we get from social media is simply not enough. Sure, a sleep consultant, a nanny, or lactation consultant may help. But interacting #IRL with other women who are experiencing or h
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