Buffy and Ernie Goodban watched helplessly for months as a mood disorder took control of their 14-year-old daughter Andrea. In March, she flooded the family’s North Carolina home, causing more than $40,000 in damage. But more importantly, her mother said,…
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Depressed? Blame Your Diet
The connection between your food and your mood has been the focus of occasional scientific inquiry over the past couple of decades. Your diet can have a pronounced biochemical effect on your mental health, but the reverse is also true—your…
Read MoreSleep Apnea the Cause of Many Serious Health Problems
Sleep apnea is a common problem, affecting as many as 53 percent of men and 26 percent of women. Apnea is a Greek word that means “breathe.” Sleep apnea is the inability to breathe properly, or the limitation of breath…
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