Author Archives: Jeslin Reddy

Is it Safe to Take Antidepressants During Pregnancy?

It is natural for expecting mothers to do whatever they can in their power to make sure their newborn babies have the best start to life. Women suffering from major depression undergo an additional obstacle of deciding whether to continue … Continue reading

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Depression in Kids Linked to Later Development of Cardiac Disease

We know from past studies that depression in adults is linked to heart disease and risk of serious complications. New studies have found that teens who were depressed as children are more likely to suffer from obesity, increased likelihood of … Continue reading

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Changing Maladaptive Thoughts “Cures” Loneliness

Loneliness has been found to significantly affect ones mental and physical health both in the short and long term. Three major findings include: 1.Loneliness adversely affects how one behaves and it increases the resistance of blood flow through the cardiovascular … Continue reading

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How is Neurotransmitter Hypocretin linked to Happiness?

Researchers discovered that the peptide tied to the neurotransmitter hypocretin increased in people when they were happy and decreased when they were sad. This is related to increased alertness and mood in humans. The groundbreaking discovery gives direction for future … Continue reading

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Under Diagnosed Mental Health Conditions Among Sleep Walkers

French scientists find that sleep walking is an under diagnosed condition, known to affect 4% of adults, which take a serious toll on quality of life and daytime moods when compared to a control group. The condition arises when part … Continue reading

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