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Depression has become one of the most widely increased diagnosed disorders in this country over the past few years. Things like the falling economy causing a decrease in personal finances, in addition to life’s daily stresses and worries have caused many Americans to become depressed. You may have seen the recently advertised television commercials offering depression testing. Depression not only saddens an individual’s state of mind, but also causes symptoms like fatigue, anxiety and loss of motivation, even in the simplest of daily activities. People who are depressed are not temporarily moody or sad. The condition is unfortunately, long-term and negatively affects the way a person feels, thinks and behaves. Depression is a genuine medical condition that can be treated, but the help has to be sought out. That in itself can often times be a difficult task for someone experiencing this ailment. A Depression Test is important because depression is a disease that requires attention and m

The subtle symptoms of chronic mild depression, called dysthymia, may be so woven into people's lives they will be unaware that they have a mental health problem.       When being irritable, uninterested in life or feeling miserable goes on for years, they begin to think it's just their nature. Often it isn't.       Now a report in the American Journal of Psychiatry adds to the evidence that antidepressants offer some relief, even for people who have had symptoms for 30 years or more.       Doctors at eight university medical centers treated more than 400 patients with either Zoloft or Tofranil. Patients ranged in age from 25 to 65, and their symptoms started about age 12, on average.       After 12 weeks of treatment, about half of the patients achieved complete remission. They saw improvements in family relationships, social and work life, and the overall quality of their lives. Prozac has also been effective.       Often a near life-long pattern of behavior resultin

10 Top Meditation Benefits: How Does Meditation Help the Human Body? By Suzanne Glover Meditation benefits are numerous, but what are the ones that really help us feel great mentally, emotionally and physically? These ten benefits of  meditation  top the list for mental, emotional and physical well-being. TOP BENEFIT #1: STRESS RELIEF BY LOWERING "STRESS" CHEMICAL One of the best  meditation  benefits is reducing the well-known stress hormone Cortisol. In fact, Cortisol does significant damage to our bodies. With today's fast-paced society, it is common for many people to have too much cortisol surging through their bodies. High levels of cortisol have been found to increase heart attacks, increase undesirable cholesterol, lower bone density, increase blood pressure, cause hyperglycemia, suppress healthy thyroid and lower immunity all around. Regular  meditation  significantly lowers cortisol levels and thus reduces the risk for these diseases. TOP BENEFIT #2: ELIMINA