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How to Deal With the Side Effects of Antidepressants

Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

By Catherine Winters, Special to Lifescript If you’re depressed, the right medication can change your outlook on life. But for some people, the side effects of antidepressants can be unpleasant or even intolerable. Find out what drawbacks you might expect and how to keep them from ruining your recovery... For the 19 million Americans who develop depression each year, antidepressants can be a huge help. About 11% of American women now take them, either on their own or to enhance...

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7 Reasons Women Experience Depression

Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

By The National Institute of Mental Health Depression affects both men and women, but more women are diagnosed every year. Here are 7 common reasons why – from genetics, hormones, stress, other illnesses and more. Plus, get expert tips for spotting depression signs, where to go for help and natural ways to ease symptoms... Everyone occasionally feels blue or sad, but these feelings are usually fleeting and pass within a couple of days. But when a woman has a depressive disorder, it...

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High Heart Rate Heralds Obesity and Diabetes

Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

By The LifeScript Editorial Staff People with above-normal resting heart rates are more likely to be obese and develop diabetes, according to a study at Kurume University School of Medicine in Japan. Researchers studied 620 people from 1979-1999, and found that a heart rate of 80 beats per minute or higher at the beginning of the study significantly predicted obesity, insulin resistance and diabetes 20 years later. The participants were divided into four groups based on resting heart rates:...

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Top 15 Heartburn Remedies

Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

By Jill Weisenberger, M.S., R.D., C.D.E., Lifescript Nutrition Expert Just because heartburn is common doesn’t mean you have to suffer with it. Left untreated, frequent acid reflux can develop into more serious health problems. Here are the top 15 heartburn remedies... Despite humorous commercials touting heartburn remedies with funny words like “plop-plop” and “fizz-fizz,” heartburn is no joke. More than 60 million Americans suffer from it at least occasionally, according to the...

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11 Myths About Your Monthly Cycle

Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

By Victoria Clayton, Special to Lifescript Craving chocolate? Feeling fat? Turning down your partner for sex? Turns out, you can’t blame your period after all. Read on for 11 monthly cycle myths… Women deal with periods for so much of their lives, you’d think they’d completely understand them. Yet we accept many myths and slumber-party rumors as fact. Some of the most common: If you’re on your period, you can’t swim, take gym class or perm your hair. Now we know those aren’t true, but...

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10 Tools to Ease Joint Pain

Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

By Dorothy Foltz-Gray, Special to Lifescript Are your joints so sore you can’t put on clothes, stand in the shower or open doors or kitchen appliances? Arthritis can rob of you of the most basic everyday functions. But you don’t have to let the pain steal your freedom. We’ve gathered 10 handy tools and made it easy for you to find them... In a recent New Yorker cartoon, a woman introduces her new love to a girlfriend: “This is Russell,” she says. “Russell opens all my jars.” When you have...

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Insulin May Trigger Weight Gain

Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

By The Lifescript Editorial Staff Is your insulin treatment causing weight gain? If so, you’re not alone. It’s fairly common for diabetics to gain weight after starting insulin therapy. Insulin is a hormone that helps your body process the food you eat. Besides keeping your blood sugar down, it also increases your ability to store fat. Your excess weight could also be related to other medications you're taking, such as antipsychotics. Don’t scrap your insulin therapy in hopes of losing those...

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How to Avoid 5 Serious Diabetes Complications

Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

By Nancy Wride, Special to Lifescript A diabetes diagnosis comes with a host of worries beyond controlling blood sugar levels and watching your diet. Potential diabetes complications include heart trouble, blindness, nerve damage, foot problems and kidney failure. Experts explain what people with diabetes can do to sidestep these risks... Even if you’re the healthiest of diabetics, you’re probably still worried about the long-term complications of the metabolic disease. “The major concern...

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Eat More Brown Rice to Lower Diabetes Risk

Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

By the National Institutes of Health Advances in diabetes research bring some promising news. Learn how rice could lower your diabetes risk and get an update on an oral drug used to treat diabetes in youth and a blood test that could predict diabetes... Type of Rice Linked to Diabetes Risk Summary: People who eat more white rice are at increased type 2 diabetes risk, and those who eat more brown rice have less risk, according to a large diabetes study conducted by Harvard School...

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A New Cause of Osteoarthritis Symptoms?

Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

By Diane Wedner, Lifescript Medical Detective Got achy joints? New research from Stanford University has uncovered a likely hidden cause of your osteoarthritis symptoms. Read on to find out what this means for future osteoarthritis treatment and prevention... Most people, including doctors, believe that osteoarthritis – the most common form of arthritis – is caused by joint wear and tear. But new Stanford University research has uncovered surprising evidence that low-grade...

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