Showing posts with label depression. Show all posts
Showing posts with label depression. Show all posts

Friday, December 5, 2008

Exercise Work-Outs: a Prescription for Depression?

Exercise is a powerful healer. We know that physical activity is vital for a healthy body and disease prevention. Exercise improves most physical states. Some of its benefits include:
* Improves sleep
* Weight control
* Better digestion
* More energy
* Enhanced focus and alertness
* Faster metabolism
* Disease prevention
* Decreased blood pressure

But do you know...?
Its mental health benefits are profound! One research study showed how exercise can alleviate depression. But...Not So Fast!...
If a doctor prescribes exercise to a patient diagnosed with depression, will it work as effectively as these research participants' programs did?

Read this controversial article for yourself-

http://ezinearticles.com/?Exercise-is-Medicine---Can-Regular-Exercise-Work-Outs-Be-Prescribed-For-Depression?&id=1742221

What do you think? Are Exercise Prescriptions the answer to depression? Will they be a viable treatment option? Will people stick to exercise programs and feel happier?
Share your thoughts with us.

Friday, October 24, 2008

Depression and magnetic brain stimulation

Yes, Americans have been struggling with extreme financial stress in the past few months. But on a larger scale, depression is a world-wide problem.

Scientists have been tapping into magnetic fields to stimulate the brains of people suffering from depression. Discover how this fascinating new technique works:


Some people with depressive disorders are able to step out of the pain and darkness. Improved sleep, increased energy, and of course, elevated mood and mood regulation are all positive affects of the treatments.