Cynthia Graf rarely misses an acupuncture treatment. "I usually come in the mornings, and the rest of the day I'm all smiles," she says. Practitioners will tell you that the Chinese have used acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese therapy, but now researchers are saying it's a modern treatment for depression.
More women are fighting postpartum depression by ingesting their placenta. Some women say the placenta is a life-saving organ that is being treated as medical waste. In a time when doctors are better
An ancient prevention is making a big comeback with a growing number of new moms. More women are fighting postpartum depression by ingesting their placenta. **A warning - the video inside is not for the squeamish**
Many women suffer from postpartum depression after they have a baby, and it can be hard for a woman to know whether her "baby blues" really do equal depression or if they're just all part of becoming a new mom.
Many women suffer from postpartum depression after they have a baby, and it can be hard for a woman to know whether her "baby blues" really do equal depression or if they're just all part of becoming a new mom.
Physical and emotional changes sometimes leave new moms feeling depressed. Now research shows if these ‘baby blues' don't go away quickly, the child can be affected in a surprising way.
Physical and emotional changes sometimes leave new moms feeling depressed. Now research shows if these ‘baby blues' don't go away quickly, the child can be affected in a surprising way.
As parents, we all want our children to follow in our footsteps. But for dads who are feeling the blues, this is one experience they may not want to share with their kids.
Depression in mothers is known to hamper a child's school performance and emotional health. But a recent study finds a father's mental state may have a similar impact.
Cleveland Clinic Child Psychologist Dr. Joe Austerman says, "This is the first large-based study that looked at depression in fathers and how it correlates to emotional and behavioral problems in children. And interestingly, in this study, it also looked at the mother's role and found that there was both a high correlation with mother's depression, as well as the father's depression. So, I think this is the first study that really shows that fathers are important and the well-being of the father is very important to the upbringing of the child."
The study suggests children with dads who have depressive symptoms are more likely to have emotional or behavioral problems themselves. And having two parents with depression increases a child's chances of having mental issues by 25 percent. With more fathers more directly involved in parenting, researchers say it's time to pay closer attention to their mental health.
Family members should be on the lookout for signs.
"What you look for is a dad that has been distant from the family, has been irritable, signs of depression," says Dr. Austerman. "Dad's not sleeping anymore, dad's not eating, he's withdrawing from the family. Those are important indicators that something may be going wrong with dad. And males aren't very good self-reporters on depression. It usually takes other people to say, 'Hey there's something wrong with you.'"
Dr. Austerman adds that men tend to hide their feelings and are more likely to discuss physical rather than emotional distress. So if you think a dad is depressed --- urge them to seek professional help.
Every pet owner knows a dog can get into just about anything around the house. One woman found that out the hard way when her dog ate a bunch of grapes! Turns out, that's one of the most dangerous foods
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He used to run a bakery in Douglas, Georgia; but he turned over the mixers and ovens and pie pans to his children so he could pursue his real dream: Inventing.
He used to run a bakery in Douglas, Georgia; but he turned over the mixers and ovens and pie pans to his children so he could pursue his real dream: Inventing.
Mice are one of the most resilient mammals living on the planet. Some people have them as pets, and they're also used in laboratory experiments. If wild mice get inside your house, they can potentially
If wild mice find a way inside your home, they can potentially cause thousands of dollars worth of damage to your drywall and insulation. They can also transmit a harmful disease which can cause death in humans.
If you hear the words "heavy user" or "addict," one of the last things you think about is lip balm. Some people say they just can't stop applying lip balm products, and others claim they can't find a
If you hear the words "heavy user" or "addict," one of the last things you think about is lip balm. Some people say they just can't stop applying lip balm products, and others claim they can't find a brand that works.
Will the human race ever solve the age-old problem of hair loss? America Now Host Bill Rancic sat down with Dr. Robert Leonard, one of the country's top authorities on hair restoration to see what the future may hold.
Will the human race ever solve the age-old problem of hair loss? America Now Host Bill Rancic sat down with Dr. Robert Leonard, one of the country's top authorities on hair restoration to see what science has already done -- and what the future may hold.
Host Lead It's one of the most COMMON nervous habits…but one that can be CAUSE for CONCERN. About 30-percent of children…and 15-percent of adults are NAIL BITERS. This quirk isn't skin deep…for some
It's one of the most common nervous habits, but one that can be cause for concern. About 30 percent of all children and 15 percent of adults are nail biters. But this quirk isn't skin deep -- for some people, it's a sign of a much deeper issue.
