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Depression in Young Children

By Yvette Marie

Childhood depression is not the same as the normal, every day emotions your child experiences as he develops. Just because a child is sad or seems "blue" does not mean that he is depressed. However, real depression does affect five percent of children in the general population. So how do you know if your child is just "going through a phase" or if it's time to seek...

Effects of Sugar on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

By Dennie Ho

Sugar has a long had a bad reputation, especially when it comes to diet. Research abounds with sugar's ability to effect concentration, behavior, activity levels and focus. When afflicted with a disorder that already has an adverse influence on these biochemical processes, such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), then the effects of sugar can be notable cause for concern....

Seasonal Affective Disorder and Eating Disorders

By Michael O. Smathers

Seasonal Affective Disorder is a disease that comes from the changes in ambient light due to the changing of seasons. It's commonly called the winter blues, because winter causes sufferers of SAD to be less cheerful than during the summer. Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, cause an irrational fear of food and eating, as well as an unhealthy obsession with body...