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depression

Are you a Secret Santa or a Grinch?

Brain scans may tell the tale as research suggests there's a 'Christmas spirit' nerve network in our noggins.

Want happy, healthy kids? Be involved

Regardless of income and family makeup, kids do better in neighborhoods where trusted people are involved in their lives.

Having trouble sleeping?

If your restless nights are leading to long and dreary days, it's long past time to change your routine.

Selfie-obsessed? Could be low self-esteem

Some people look at social media photos so much that it lowers their satisfaction with life and self.

Can dads get the baby blues?

Yes, they can—it's called paternal postnatal depression, and some fathers are at increased risk.

The sweetness of sound

Research shows sound therapy can balance brain signals. Could it be a new prescription for high blood pressure and migraines?

Know the warning signs of suicidal thoughts

Family members, friends often in the best position to save a life.

Are you singing the (baby) blues?

And do you know the difference between the baby blues and postpartum depression?

Depression can stalk families through generations

People whose parents, grandparents had the illness are three times as likely to get it themselves.

DNA linked to depression

Finding these genes may point researchers toward novel treatment strategies.

‘Love hormone’ gene may be key to social life

Early research ties low levels of oxytocin to relationship quality.

Are ‘workaholics’ prone to OCD, anxiety?

Study suggests a link, but it's not clear how overwork, mental issues may be connected.