Depression Articles

Smoke More, Sleep Less - Posted by Sander Bel.

Cigarette smoking has been associated with a high prevalence of sleep-related complaints. However, its effects on sleep architecture have not been fully examined. The primary objective of this investigation was to assess the impact of cigarette smoking on sleep architecture.

Alcoholism and Other Addictions - Posted by Sander Bel.

Alcoholism is a disease in which a person craves alcohol, is unable to limit his or her drinking, needs to drink greater amounts to get the same effect, and has withdrawal symptoms after stopping alcohol use.

Restless Legs Syndrome in Adults - Posted by Sander Bel.

Restless Legs Syndrome is a neurologic movement disorder characterized by unusual, uncomfortable sensations (paresthesias/dysesthesias) deep within the calves and/or thighs, resulting in an irresistible urge to move the legs, and motor restlessness in response to or in an effort to alleviate discomfort.

Omega 3 Supplements and Depression - Posted by Sander Bel.

Omega-3 fatty acids are a family of polyunsaturated fatty acids which have in common a carbon-carbon double bond in the ω−3 position. The omega-3 fatty acid may be available in fish at large amount.

Eating Disorders Cause and Symptoms - Posted by Sander Bel.

Eating disorders afflict millions of people, thousands of which will die from them yearly. There is good news though, eating disorders can be beaten. This causes dramatic weight fluctuation, interferes with normal daily life, and damages vital body functions.

Hypersensitivities The Princess and the Pea Syndrome - Posted by Sander Bel.

Hypersensitivity refers to undesirable (damaging, discomfort-producing and sometimes fatal) reactions produced by the normal immune system. Hypersensitivity is a state of altered reactivity in which the body reacts with an exaggerated immune response to a foreign agent; allergy is a synonym for hypersensitivity.

New Treatment for Fibromyalgia (FMS) - Posted by Sander Bel.

Fibromyalgia is also called as FMS. Fibromyalgia is a disorder classified by the presence of chronic widespread pain and tactile allodynia. The disorder is not directly life-threatening.

Teens need 8½ to more than 9 hours of sleep a night. One complete sleep cycle lasts about 90 to 100 minutes. So during an averag - Posted by Sander Bel.

Teens need 8½ to more than 9 hours of sleep a night. One complete sleep cycle lasts about 90 to 100 minutes. So during an average night's sleep, a person will experience about four or five cycles of sleep.

Information on Child ADHD - Posted by Sander Bel.

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the name of a group of behaviors found in many children and adults. This is mostly occur in boys than in girls.

Light on Adult ADHD - Posted by Sander Bel.

Adult ADHD is also called as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. An overwhelming majority (92%) of adults diagnosed with ADHD. The ADHD affects on school performance.