Laughter Truly is the Best Medicine

Laughter Truly is the Best Medicine

Studies on the beneficial effects of laughter have been going on for years. Laughter equates with good health: this much we know. It’s been found that laughing during a funny movie, for instance, can elevate the pain threshold and assist in breaking the cycle between...
Military Spouses Face Higher Pregnancy Depression Risk

Military Spouses Face Higher Pregnancy Depression Risk

A new study appearing in the Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps reveals that having a partner on deployment increases the chance of psychological issues in pregnant women. Specifically, women whose spouses or partners are away on military deployment are at a...
When Typical Depression Treatment Doesn’t Work

When Typical Depression Treatment Doesn’t Work

Major Depressive Disorder, the most commonly diagnosed form of depression, affects 16 million adults in the United States and is the leading cause of disability among people between the ages of 15 and 44, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America....