• Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 26th, 2014
How Going for a Run Keeps You Safe from Depression

How Going for a Run Keeps You Safe from Depression

Scientists explain how and why regular physical exercise keeps depression resulting from stress at bay

  • Music
  • By Dragos Rusu
  • September 25th, 2014
Robin Thicke Depressed About Divorce, Drinks Himself to Sleep Every Night

Robin Thicke Depressed About Divorce, Drinks Himself to Sleep Every Night

Things haven't exactly worked out for Robin lately

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 18th, 2014
Blood Test Diagnoses Depression, Predicts Response to Therapy

Blood Test Diagnoses Depression, Predicts Response to Therapy

The test, created by Northwestern University researchers, promises to change the way mental illnesses are diagnosed

Mariah Carey Hitting the Bottle Hard After Split from Nick Cannon

Mariah Carey Hitting the Bottle Hard After Split from Nick Cannon

The diva is said to be downing bottles of champagne every night to drown her sorrows

Watch: The Ins and Outs of Depression, as Explained by Science

Watch: The Ins and Outs of Depression, as Explained by Science

Depression is an actual disease, people can't simply snap out of it

Robin Williams Is Dead or How Being Funny Is Not the Same as Being Happy

Robin Williams Is Dead or How Being Funny Is Not the Same as Being Happy

In fact, some say that comedians are more vulnerable to depression than regular folks are

Robin Williams' Depression Caused Him to Sleep Up to 18 Hours a Day

Robin Williams' Depression Caused Him to Sleep Up to 18 Hours a Day

The actor spent most of the last part of his life in his bedroom

Robin Williams Had “Serious Money Troubles” Before Death, Friend Reveals

Robin Williams Had “Serious Money Troubles” Before Death, Friend Reveals

It was these financial woes that could have deepened his depression and led him to suicide

How Depression Must Have Led Robin Williams to Suicide

How Depression Must Have Led Robin Williams to Suicide

The actor had battled a lifelong depression, drug addiction and alcoholism

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 23rd, 2014
Depressed Folks Smoke More, Have a Harder Time Kicking the Habit

Depressed Folks Smoke More, Have a Harder Time Kicking the Habit

Investigation finds mental health influences an individual's smoking behavior

Julia Roberts Blamed by Step-Sister for Driving Her to Suicide in Death Note

Julia Roberts Blamed by Step-Sister for Driving Her to Suicide in Death Note

Nancy Motes points the blaming finger to her famous actress sister in her final message

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 9th, 2014
Something as Simple as a Tiny Molecule Might Help Treat Depression

Something as Simple as a Tiny Molecule Might Help Treat Depression

Study finds depressed individuals have low levels of this molecule in their brain

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 23rd, 2014
Mental Illnesses Found to Cut Life Expectancy by 10 to 20 Years

Mental Illnesses Found to Cut Life Expectancy by 10 to 20 Years

This makes them about as harmful as heavy smoking, researchers warn

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 1st, 2014
Yoga Found to Reduce Anxiety, Depression Risk in Pregnant Women

Yoga Found to Reduce Anxiety, Depression Risk in Pregnant Women

Stress during pregnancy has been linked to several complications, researchers say

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 30th, 2014
A Simple Blood Test Could One Day Diagnose Depression, Scientists Say

A Simple Blood Test Could One Day Diagnose Depression, Scientists Say

Evidence indicates that it is possible to use blood tests to diagnose mental illnesses

Marital Stress Can Make People More Vulnerable to Depression, Study Finds

Marital Stress Can Make People More Vulnerable to Depression, Study Finds

Folks who experience chronic marital stress are more likely to display depression symptoms

Internet Alleviates Depression Symptoms in Seniors

Internet Alleviates Depression Symptoms in Seniors

Just a few hours of Internet usage daily has significant effects

 
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