Depression

There’s Something About Sauerkraut

Feb 27, 2024 · · Depression
The Folklore. “Sauerkraut” is simply the German word for sour cabbage. Although sauerkraut is considered to be a national dish of Germany, and has been a staple of the German diet since the 1600s, it didn’t originate in Germany. It is believed to have originated in China and was then … Read More

How to Recognize and Respond to a Panic Attack

Jan 22, 2024 · · Depression
Your heart starts racing. You’re having trouble catching your breath. Something seems very wrong. When these sensations come on suddenly, you might first think you’re having a heart attack. But for millions of people, those are symp­toms of a panic attack, an event experienced by about one in 10 adults … Read More

Resistance to New Experiences

Jan 22, 2024 · · Depression
Q: I have noticed my mother, who is in her early 80s, becoming noticeably less interested in trying new things or breaking with her daily routine. Is this normal or is there something else going on? A: As people get older, they can feel they have less control in their … Read More

Ask the Doctor January 2024

Dec 20, 2023 · · Depression
Q: Is short-term memory the same as work­ing memory? A: Because aspects of working memory and short-term memory overlap, they are sometimes used interchangeably. But, generally, they are thought of as two distinct types of memory. Short-term memory is, as the term implies, information that is held on to for … Read More

Seek Out the Spice of Life

Dec 19, 2023 · · Depression
We know the importance of herbs and spices for enhancing flavors, but do you know how they can enhance your health as well? They have been used for centuries for both culinary and medicinal purposes. Herbs like basil, oregano, and cilantro are the leaves of the plant and spices like … Read More

Treating Seasonal Affective Disorder

Nov 29, 2023 · · Depression
Q: Other than light therapy, are there any effective ways to reduce the impact of seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? A: An estimated 5 to 7 percent of U.S. adults experience SAD, though the actual numbers may be higher. Using a light therapy box is often a first-line treatment, but there … Read More

News Briefs December 2023

Nov 29, 2023 · · Depression
Even Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution May Raise Risk of Stroke While previous studies have established a link between long-term exposure to various types of air pollution and reduced brain health, recent research suggests that just five days of exposure to air pollutants may raise the risk of stroke. The … Read More

Saliva-Based DNA Tests for Depression Medications

Nov 29, 2023 · · Depression
For people with depression, finding the right medication often requires trial and error to find the most effective medication and its correct dosage. But that’s starting to change. A developing field called pharmacogenomics seeks to understand how an individual’s genetic makeup affects their response to drugs, and to use this … Read More

Battle Winter Depression by Seeing the Light

Nov 29, 2023 · · Depression
Now that the clocks have fallen back to standard time, are you feeling moody, anxious, and lethargic? Many people report feeling this way once the nights start drawing in and the warm, bright days of summer seem like a distant memory. The phenomenon is colloquially known as the “winter blues,” … Read More

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