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October 24, 2015

'Stranger danger' makes people less empathetic

Being around strangers can cause people stress and, in turn, make them less able to feel others' pain, new research suggests.

October 24, 2015

The health benefits of vitamin D: Are you getting enough?

In recent years, vitamin D has gained a reputation for being a miracle nutrient of sorts— boasting benefits from improving physical and mental wellbeing.

October 24, 2015

Fitness in middle age linked to healthier brain in later years

People who have better aerobic fitness in middle age may ward off decreases in brain volume later in life, potentially preserving memory and other functions, a U.S. study suggests.

October 24, 2015

Overcoming the stigma surrounding postpartum depression

Postpartum depression continues to be misunderstood and misdiagnosed.  Karen Kleiman, a social worker and author of This Isn’t What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression spoke with Dr. Manny Alvarez, senior managing health editor for FoxNews.com, about her experience with depression and how women can deal with their symptoms.

October 24, 2015

Spending time with loved ones wards off depression

It’s easy nowadays to pick up the phone to connect with friends and family, but spending time being physically present with a loved one is more beneficial, found a study published Monday in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

October 24, 2015

How men and women experience depression differently

Depressive disorders are a complex and often confusing family of conditions.

October 24, 2015

High-fructose diet may contribute to anxiety, depression during adolescence

Consuming excess fructose— a sugar commonly added to packaged foods and beverages— may worsen depression and anxiety in teenagers, new research suggests.

October 24, 2015

Researchers track mental illness with Twitter

In a time when sharing thoughts and feelings in the form of a hashtag has become the norm, researchers at Johns Hopkins University have turned to Twitter to gather important information about mental illness.

October 24, 2015

7 foods to calm holiday stress

Holidays are one of the most special— and stressful— times of year.

October 24, 2015

Terminal cancer care should do more to treat depression

Depression could be clouding the last 24 hours of life for a significant number of people with advanced cancer, pointing to a need for better – and earlier - psychological help, according to a large study from Norway.