There are so many ways to say that you just don’t feel up to facing the day: sad, lonely, upset, down-and-out, no energy, lethargic, bummed out, etc. However, the one word that many people are afraid to say out loud about their condition, especially those that feel this way almost every day…

If you are like millions of people in the United States, you may wake up feeling blue morning after morning. The problem is, you start to notice that there have been a lot of mornings now that you don’t want to get out of bed. You drag to get dressed and head…

If asked, probably every single parent around the world would cringe at the thought of their children smoking. Seeing a cigarette in the lips of our offspring brings images of a lost youth and a short future. However, many of those very same parents can’t seem to kick the smoking habit themselves.…

Depression can be a debilitating illness for millions of Americans. Sufferers often report crippling feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, chronic fatigue, erratic sleep patterns and disinterest in life in general. Although depression is very common in America and around the world, many people still ask: “Why Am I Depressed?” In this article, we…

Within seconds of entering your bloodstream through tobacco, nicotine has raced through your system and set off an intense adrenaline-induced burst of energy. Because it is an addictive drug, nicotine reprograms your brain to make you want to use it more and more. Its nearly instant satisfaction payoff makes nicotine intake through…

Winter is a time for skiing, enjoying good coffee in front of a fireplace and wearing wooly sweaters. It’s also a time for shorter days and longer nights – not a good combination for those with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). In this article, we’ll discuss SAD, its symptoms and popular treatments for…

It’s not unusual for moods to dim during winter months. The days are shorter and the weather is typically worse, keeping many of us indoors. If your mood continues to stay dark, you may have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). If misery loves company, sufferers of SAD are far from lonely. The National…

There’s no arguing about the convenience of the nicotine patch. It’s small, sticks to your skin and provides a steady dose of nicotine into your system. Just slap it on and you’re good-to-go. But is the nicotine patch your best bet for quitting smoking? In this article, we’ll discuss the pros and…

Becoming a mother should set off celebrations. Emotions typically run the gamut from exhilaration and delight to panic and distress. Because we’re all wired differently though, many mothers fall victim to depression. Medical researchers estimate that approximately one in every seven new mothers will experience postpartum depression. In this article, we’ll define…

Far too many new mothers are having their joy and bliss robbed by postpartum depression (PPD), a dark and painfully debilitating condition. Medical researchers tell us that approximately one in every seven new mothers will experience this form of depression rather than enjoying the celebrations that typically accompany the arrival of a…