Movement for Mood: Exercise as a Treatment for Depression

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"Melancholia Minus Its Charms"Depression — not to be confused with normal sadness — has been called many things since Hippocrates first described the disease back in the 5th century BC. In fact, it may have been Hippocrates himself who first coined the term melancholy, which literally translates as "black bile." He believed the feelings of sadness, emptiness and hopelessness associated More…

Alternative Treatments for Depression: What Works and What Doesn’t

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Helen Keller once wrote, "Although the world is full of suffering, it More…

10 E-Z Tips for Active Aging

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10 E-Z Tips for Active Aging Are you a baby boomer, older adult or More…

3 Berries – all 100 calorie portions – Can you guess which has the most Dietary Fiber and the lowest amount of calories from sugars?

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The strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries are all shown in 100 More…

Sleep Apnea: Symptoms, Types and Treatment Methods

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What Is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a disorder that affects breathing More…

Oxysterols and Alzheimer’s Disease

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In the search for the cause and the cure for Alzheimer's Disease, a More…

6 Easy Ways to Cross-Train Your Noggin

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How many times have we aimlessly walked around the parking garage? More…