While pregnancy can be one of the more exciting times in a woman's life, studies have shown that one out of every ten pregnant women exhibits signs of depression.  The hormonal changes that accompany...

Do you think you might be suffering from post partum depression? If you suspect that you are, it's important to make sure you tell your doctor or midwife immediately. There is no shame in...

The winter weather makes everyone feel a bit down. It's the combination of those gray and dreary skies, the cold seeping into your bones, and the trapped feeling you get when the weather is...

Although being female does not necessarily increase your chances of developing Type 2 Diabetes, it may affect both the progression of the disease as well as how your body reacts to it. If you are...

Once the Christmas tree begins to add luster to your compost pile and the radio stations have stopped the endless canned holiday music, it's easy to wonder where the heck someone came up with,...

Haven't gotten a good night's sleep in a while?  Here's a reason to make sure you get your much needed rest.  Lack of sleep can cause havoc with your emotions, which in turn can...

Depression is a form of mental illness that is often taken too lightly by both the medical community and the general population as a whole. However, it is a very real and serious condition...

Affecting millions of people worldwide, depression can be a debilitating affliction. For some, depression may only be temporary, experienced after losing a loved one, ending a relationship, or moving away from family and friends. For others,...