The 6 Best Foods For Better Mental Health
What is serotonin? This naturally-produced chemical is believed to contribute to feelings of well-being and happiness. Fluctuating levels of serotonin can have a very negative…
Depression
Michelle Williams: “Depression Isn’t OK, But It’s OK To Get Help”
Michelle Williams once had difficulty just getting out of bed. “I’ve dealt with depression,” says the 32-year-old singer and actress, who shot to fame as…
The Side Effects Of Being Online
You’re on your computer all day at work. If you’re like most people, you’re constantly monitoring your smartphone as you type on your computer. Then,…
The 12 Most Common Senior Health Problems
Thanks to new medications and surgical techniques, people are living longer. However, a 35-year-old body will be a very different body than a 75-year-old one.…
8 Ways To Unwind After Work
The last thing you want to do when you get home from a long day of work is to do more work. Some days are…
What Depression Looks Like In Men
Clinical depression—in women or men—can cause sadness and a loss of interest in once pleasurable activities. But depression can sometimes manifest in different ways in…
Postpartum Depression: What Every Black Mom Needs To Know
Just had a baby? Feeling sad or depressed? Don’t worry…you are not alone. One in 8 women is affected by postpartum depression (PPD) within the…
7 Surprising Habits That Cause Depression
Many things can cause depression, such as financial trouble, the loss of a loved one or an illness. In addition, there may not be a…
Black Suicide: The Truth Behind The Stigma
Don Cornelius. Junior Seau. Chris Lighty. Now Kansas City Chiefs starting linebacker Jovan Belcher. Once again, the spotlight has been brought back to an issue that deserves,…
Jesse Jackson Jr. Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder
U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-IL) is being treated for bipolar disorder, according to a statement issued by the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. READ: 10…
A Natural Remedy For Depression?
What should someone do if they want to adopt some natural remedies for their depression? There are new reports that some cases of depression can…
Is Jesse Jackson Jr. Suffering From Depression?
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.’s doctor recently announced that the Illinois Democrat has been absent from Congress in order to receive treatment for a mood disorder.…
From Junior Seau To Don Cornelius: The Black Suicide Stigma
It was recently reported that ex-NFL player Junior Seau and Soul Train legend Don Cornelius’ deaths were the result of suicide. While the cause of…
Coping With Loss On Mother’s Day
If you’ve lost your mother to either a sudden or a long-term illness or accident, your Mother’s Day may be especially painful. Even if you…
Could It Be…Thyroid Disease?
Always cold or hot? Heart racing a mile a minute? Whether underactive or overactive, thyroid disease symptoms can make your body feel out of whack.…
5 Lies To NEVER Tell Your Doctor
About a third of men and women in the United States admit to lying to their doctors, according to a 2010 survey. But keeping secrets…
