A new study shows that about half of adolescents who recovered from major depression became depressed again within five years. But the study also found that girls were more likely to have another major depression. It surprised researchers because, as adults, women have not been considered more likely to have depression recurrence than men.
Previously, researchers found that those receiving the Prozac and cognitive therapy combination recovered faster from the first depression. That’s why, they expected those youths who received the therapy should be less prone to another depression. But although there was improvement after 36 weeks and complete recovery by two years, by five years, 47 percent patients suffered another major depression.
According to Dr. John Curry, a psychologist in the psychiatry department at the Duke University School of Medicine, there seem to be no treatment yet that really prevents depression recurrence, and that they have no indicator of how protected the person was against recurrence, while they were still in treatment. He also said that while girls are known to be more prone to initial depression, it was unclear why 57 percent of girls who recovered became depressed again, compared with 33 percent of boys. “Maybe it has to do with something in girls around the particular age that this is going on, stressful life events or the way people cope with stress,” said Dr. Curry. While according to Dr. Aradhana Bela Sood, medical director of the Virginia Treatment Center for Children, it might be related to hormonal changes or that “women tend to brood more, so the slightest stress is multiplied many times.” Read more of The Chance of Depression Sequel after Female Youths
The trend of hair coloring has become significant these days. There are various brands of hair-dye can be easily found in the nearest supermarket. From dark to blonde, red or brunette, changing hair colors at home is no longer impossible. You can do it yourself without standing in a long line at your favorite hair salon.
But have you ever notice whether the hair coloring product you bought is safe or not? Despite of the brand, the price, or the place where you bought it, and the possible effect of hair damage (especially if you don’t give extra care to your dyed hair), should there be any other bad sides of using hair-dye? What’s the worst could possibly happen?
Rachel Dowley a nineteen year old girl from Essex, UK, had almost got herself killed for using a brand of hair-dye, even after doing a patch test. She ended up on a hospital drip after her face swelled twice to its size, leaving her with permanent scarring.
She said after 46 hours of the patch test, there was no reaction shown, so she applied the rest of the bottle to her hair. But the next day, her scalp became itchy and her face began to swell.
She was later hospitalized, given painkillers, steroids, antibiotics, anti-inflammatories and hydrocortisone cream. Read more of Hair-dye Product that Almost Killed
Acne is thought to be initiated by the effect of masculinising hormones called androgens on oil glands that, during puberty, enlarge and become increasingly sensitive. Androgens are produced by both men and women, can cause the sebaceous glands to produce more sebum (oil). When the sebum mixes with dead skin cells the pores can become clogged. This clog is what allows acne to form.
Both males and females have androgen and estrogen. It just so happens that males have more naturally occurring androgen while females have more naturally occurring estrogen. Oftentimes, women who suffer from acne have more free androgens in their blood. Hormonal imbalances caused by the androgen factor of the hormone testosterone can contribute to acne. Natural cycles such as menstruation, pregnancy and menopause disturb hormone balance, causing acne in women.
The goal of hormone treatment is to decrease these free flowing androgens. Because once androgen makes contact with the oil producing glands, the overproduction of oil takes place immediately. Taking oral contraceptives for long periods of time can increase the risk of women developing blood clots or experiencing a heart attack or stroke. While natural hormone therapy means using natural medicines, food and methods, not synthesized drugs, to regulate your body’s hormone levels. Read more of Hormone Therapy for Acne
Hypnobirthing is a method used to cope with the pain of labor and delivery without drug intervention. Hypnobirthing provides women to use their natural instincts to bring about a safer, easier, more comfortable birthing.
The techniques used were frequently mind numbing and altering, and that’s if you were awake. This total relaxation of the body can help alleviate fear, tension and therefore pain. Many childbirth classes believe in the same theory on this level, called the Pain-Tension-Fear cycle. When we are afraid, our body diverts blood and oxygen from non-essential defense organs to large muscle groups in our extremities. In a fearful situation, the body, unfortunately, considers the uterus to be a non-essential organ.
HypnoBirthing explores the myth that pain is a necessary accompaniment to a normal birthing. When a birthing woman’s mind is free of fear, the muscles in her body – including her uterine muscles – relax, thus facilitating an easier, stress free birthing.
The hypnobirthing techniques teaches the mother-to-be, to undergo childbirth without fear. There was nothing to be afraid of. The other women around them, encouraged them and soothed them down. Even if they did undergo some pain, there were no drugs to ease it. Thus ,women considered the pain to be a part of childbirth and they bore it with a smile. Read more of Baby Birth With Hypnobirthing Techniques
Many people want a perfectly straight smile and will go to any lengths to achieve it. Some choose to wear braces and go for several painful treatments to finally get a better smile. In order to reach your goals you need to take care of the dental braces in between dentist visits so that your time, money and pain are minimized. Care and maintenance of your braces will add extra time to your at home dental care regime, but it is imperative that the task is carried out at least twice a day.
Orthodontists recommend cleaning braces after every meal. Food particles are more easily trapped in the mechanisms of dental braces and can then fall through and become lodged between the teeth. While wearing braces, most of the foods you like can still be eaten if you cut them into small pieces that can be easily chewed. There are certain foods, however, that can break or loosen your braces and should be avoided, such as:
1. Hard or tough-to-bite foods, such as apples or bagels
2. Chewy foods, such as taffy or caramels
3. Corn on the cob
4. Hard pretzels, popcorn, nuts, and carrots. In addition to foods, do not chew ice or bubble gum. Read more of Care for Your Braces
Disease is the leading cause of death of breast cancer that often occurs in women. How to recognize and prevent breast cancer?
Here’s how to prevent breast cancer with natural and healthier include:
1. Exercise regularly.
Research shows that in line with the increasing activity, the risk of breast cancer will be reduced. Exercising will derive estrogen levels produced by the body thus reducing
breast cancer risk.
2. Reduce the fat.
You sure I can often hear the disagreement about the relationship between breast cancer with fatty foods. Some research suggests that low-fat diet help prevent breast cancer. Even more important is the type of fat is not the amount of fat consumed. Read more of Tips to Prevent Breast Cancer in Women
Emotional Eating or compulsive eating often become a major cause weight soaring to result in obesity. How to control these bad habits?
Not a few people who vent their anger or emotions through food. Even when not feeling hungry, the desire to eat often arise with a sudden when emotions are not stable. Such conditions are categorized as emotional eating or compulsive eating, namely, the circumstances in which a person has an addiction or obsession with something related to food. Patients with emotional eating actually aware that her eating pattern is abnormal. But they do not seek help, because they are regarded as being greedy.
The cause of emotional eating or compulsive eating a variety of dependent conditions, including:
1. Psychological factors Read more of Controlling Emotional Eating
Many people are not satisfied with the form of her stomach. Even those who already lean often complained that her stomach feel full, “bloated” and are sometimes looks bubble. Most abdominal distention is caused because of diet and lifestyle.
Here are some ways to flatten your stomach:
1. Drinking Water
This will dilute the concentration of sodium in the body thereby increasing the amount of water coming out of the system. Drinking more water also ensures effective biliary function to remove waste products. Do not change water intake when dieting because there are many materials that are difficult to digest and can cause abdominal distention.
2. Do not eat too Fast Read more of Beautiful is Lean… How to Get it??


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