Articles About Clinical Depression

1. 10 Biggest Depression Triggers -- and How to Turn Them Off

   Article - Depression is a risk for many Americans. Learn depression's common causes, and how to prevent a down mood from turning into debilitating depression.

2. 5 Foods to Eat When You're Depressed

   Article - When you're feeling depressed, ignore those chips and sweets and try these 5 foods, whose effects on the brain and body can help boost your mood.

3. How to Help Someone With Depression

   Article - When someone is struggling with depression, here's what you can -- and can't -- do to help.

4. 8 Types of Good Lighting Your Loved One With Depression Needs

   Article - Well-lit rooms can help reduce depression in people with dementia, and may even slow the progress of the disease. Know 8 lighting sources to check.

5. Symptoms of Depression for Caregivers

   Article - Just as depression endangers your care receiver's recovery, it also endangers your health and well-being as a caregiver.

6. 11 Warning Signs of Depression

   Article - Is it depression or just the blues? Read about the warning signs of depression and when to seek help.

7. Senior Depression: The Facts

   Article - The Declaration of Independence states that we all have certain inalienable rights, among which are “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” And yet, just a few centuries after the declaration was written, we seem to be a highly dissatisfied nation. According to Pew Research Center, only a thi third of adults in this country say they’re very happy...

8. Can't Get a Good Night's Sleep? 5 Surprising Reasons

   Article - Insomnia and sleeping problems are common, yet some of their causes aren't well known. Learn five factors that might be behind your poor sleep.

9. 3 Conditions That Can Masquerade as "Dementia Getting Worse"

   Article - It's easy, but a mistake, to believe that every new physical, cognitive, or behavioral change is caused by worsening dementia. After all, Alzheimer's is a progressive disease. These changes can have many causes. Consider these three:

10. Women: What Your Sex Life Says About Your Health

    Article - 7 unsexy scenes that can be clues to an underlying medical issue

11. How to Deal With Post Heart Attack Depression

    Article - Understanding the emotional aftermath of a heart attack, including the warning signs of depression and what you can do to help.

12. What to Do When Someone Experiences Depression After a Stroke

    Article - Understanding the emotional aftermath of a stroke, including the warning signs of depression and what you can do to help.

13. 5 Most Surprising Reasons to Drink Coffee

    Article - Coffee lovers may worry about how much they're drinking. But recent research indicates many good reasons to reach for a daily cup -- or cups.

14. Inflammation: The Hidden Time Bomb Within You

    Article - Inflammation is one of the most important health factors affecting us. Know when inflammation is good, when it's bad, and how you can help manage it.

15. 10 Signs of Parkinson's Disease

    Article - The early symptoms of Parkinson's disease can be easy to overlook. Know the main signs of Parkinson's, and when to see a doctor if you have concerns.

16. 8 Red Flags That an Alzheimer's Caregiver Needs a Break

    Article - How to tell if you're bound for burnout

17. When One Older Adult Is Caring for the Other

    Article - If one of your friend or relatives is caring for another older adult, your involvement is essential to help her avoid burnout.

18. What Is Parkinson's Disease?

    Article - This guide to Parkinson's disease will help you understand a patient's diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment options.

19. Mental and Emotional Health Care for Someone With Alzheimer's Disease

    Article - People with dementia often have emotional symptoms such as depression and anxiety. These symptoms may be a direct result of the neurological changes caused by the illness. They can also be the person’s reaction to the awareness of change in his ability to function as he once cou...

20. Managing Type 2 Diabetes: How to Help an Older Adult Deal With Denial and Depression

    Article - Help older adults with type 2 diabetes deal with denial and depression.