Its striking to me the number of diseases and conditions that researchers are proving to have a strong genetic component. The results of a recent research study were published today highlighting the newly discovered genetic component to seasonal affective disorder, more commonly known as SADS. Seasonal depression disorder is a poorly understood condition, in which [...] Read the full article
Stress And The Economy
I can only speculate, but I’d bet that pretty much everyone is stressed out about the economy these days. At least, everyone I talk to is. With the stock market jumping around like a wooden roller coaster and job security a concern for many, its not much of a surprise that this on everyone’s minds. [...] Read the full article
Do Antidepressants Really Work?
To alleviate boredom while travelling, often times the only thing to do is read. During the course of a recent business trip, I encountered an article calling into question whether antidepressants work as advertised. The findings suggest that SSRI and SNRI type antidepressants may not work much better than a placebo at alleviating the symptoms of [...] Read the full article
