Depression can contribute to obesity

“Depression can contribute to obesity,”
“It’s hard to stop smoking when you’re depressed. Depression keeps people out of the workplace in huge numbers, reduces productivity at school and work, and has tremendous ramifications for our economy.” People who suffer from depression are nearly 28 times more likely to miss work because of emotional disability.

Depression touches on issues fundamental to public health, such as mental health parity: who gets access to mental health care, when and how? Depression underscores racial and ethnic differences in health. African-American women, for example, have a significantly lower depression rate than white women, and overall, fewer blacks than whites commit suicide. At the same time, African Americans are less likely than whites to seek outpatient care for depression.

Socioeconomically disadvantaged populations are often at greater risk for depression.Social context shapes mental health, residents of so-called “bad” neighborhoods—neighborhoods with poor physical infrastructure, indoors and out, and high levels of income inequality—are more likely to suffer depression, “independent of individual characteristics,”

“So what that means is if you take me, and you put exactly me—the same person—in one environment versus another environment, I am more likely to be depressed if the environment is poor than if the environment is good.”

Deep in to Depression

“Depression destroys families. It ruins careers. It ages patients prematurely,”
“Depression is debilitating, progressive and relentless in its downhill course, as tough and worthy an opponent as any a doctor might choose to combat.”
Increasingly, though, it’s not just doctors who are battling this scourge. Once an ordeal suffered in private and often in shame, depression is now a major public health issue. Some would argue it’s the major public health issue of this century.

Not long ago, society viewed depression as a moral weakness, not a physical disease, and people kept it a secret. Insurers paid little or nothing for treatment. Combined, these two factors—stigma and cost—kept people out of care.

“Over half the costs in mental health today are due to depression,” What’s more, depressed people are more likely to do damage to themselves or others and more likely to suffer from chronic diseases, and the fact that they have depression intensifies chronic ailments.

“More than any other health condition,” says School of Public Health Assistant Professor Daniel Eisenberg, whose research focuses on mental health interventions for the young, “depression represents a person’s overall well-being. In that sense, treating depression gets directly at public health’s most important outcome.”

Anti Depression

The experience belongs to millions.

For Styron, it began with gnawing perception that all was not right in his world. Gradually it evolved into full-blown pain, at once unfocused and unbearable, he says.

For others, depression descends like a fog. They withdraw, become fatigued, sleep too little (or too much), shun food (or overeat), lose interest in friends, family, life itself. Their voices flatten. In late stages of the disease they take on what psychiatrist Peter Kramer, author of Against Depression, calls a “typical look. Blank stare, downcast eyes, knitted brow. Head supported by a hand, or face masked by one. This expression is one that artists have depicted for centuries, what doctors call the facies of the illness.”

Between 18 and 20 million Americans—17 percent of the population—suffer from depression, women more than men. Worldwide, depressive illnesses account for 75 to 85 percent of all suicides. Uni-polar, or clinical, depression is one of the top five leading causes of disability on our planet. Together with bipolar disorder, or manic depression, it is costlier and more burdensome than any other ailment except cardiovascular disease.

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Only 17% of women are likely to have an orgasm during sex (Durex Global Sex Survey).

According to a survey of sex shop owners, cherry is the most popular flavor of edible underwear.

A man will ejaculate approximately 18 quarts of semen, containing half a trillion sperm, in his lifetime.

48% of 9,100 men polled on an online dating site say they too have faked an orgasm.

In ancient Greece and Rome dildos were carved out of everything they could get their hands on from wood, glass, leather, gold, silver and even animal horns.

The left testicle usually hangs lower than the right for right-handed men. The opposite is true for lefties.

A female orgasm is a powerful painkiller (because of the release of endorphins), so headaches are in fact a bad excuse not to have sex.

John Harvey Kellogg invented corn flakes as a meatless breakfast food, designed to reduce the sexual drive.

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Sex is an instant cure for mild depression. It releases endorphins into the bloodstream, producing a sense of euphoria and leaving you with a feeling of well-being

A lot of lovemaking can unblock a stuffy nose. Sex is a natural antihistamine. It can help combat asthma and hay fever.

The earliest known illustration of a man using a condom during sexual intercourse is painted on the wall of a cave in France. It is dated between 12,000 and 15,000 years old.

The first condoms in the US were made from vulcanized rubber in the 1870s. They were expensive and annoyingly thick and meant to be reused.

In Texas it is illegal to sell a vibrator as anything other than a ‘novelty’.

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4+4 healthy skincare guidelines...
Nourish and protect your skin
With proper nutrition, adequate exercise and other lifestyle changes, you can improve the condition of your skin and your overall health.

Exercise regularly

Exercise is important to keep your body fit, but it's also great for your skin. Cardiovascular exercise keeps nutrients circulating through your blood stream so that can repair and nourish your skin. Exercise regularly to help improve the appearance and health of your skin. Also eat a balanced diet of lean meat, whole grains, fruits, vegetables and good fat to keep your skin and body healthy.

Drink plenty of water

Most people know about the benefits of drinking water on your general health. Water also is also a crucial part of keeping your skin hydrated and healthy. If your skin is dry and dull, try increasing your intake of water as well as using a regular moisturizer. If you exercise a lot or live in dry climate, you may need more than the recommended 8 glasses of water per day. Limit your intake of caffeine and alcohol, which can leave you dehydrated.

Use healthy skincare products

Your skin is the body's primary protector against toxins and germs. If your skin is healthy, then it's able to provide better protection. It's important that you use caution when using skincare and haircare products because many of them are not good for your skin. Detergents, petrochemicals, fragrances and other ingredients can clog pores, cause irritation and damage your skin. Look for cleansers, moisturizers, cosmetics and other skincare products that use natural and botanical ingredients rather than harsh chemicals.

Protect yourself from the sun

The UV rays of the sun can cause premature aging, wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, discolorations and even skin cancer. Protect your skin with a sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher. If you are going to be in direct sunlight for long period of time, wear a hat and sunglasses to protect your scalp and eyes as well.

Eat foods rich in essential fatty acids
Essential fatty acids (EFA's) are very important in maintaining skin's health. They support skin structure and reduce inflammation. Most Americans get plenty of Omega-6 (found in processed food, red meat and eggs) but not enough Omega-3 (found in cold water fish, such as salmon, sardines and tuna, as well as flaxseed and nuts). Try to integrate foods rich in Omega-3 into your regular diet.

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6. Protect our troops.
Today the government issues "Support our Troops" paraphernalia; however government-issued brochures and videos featured a slightly different slogan during the WWII era – "Don't forget – Put it on before you put it in." During the Second World War, many soldiers returned home with venereal diseases, costing the government millions of dollars in medical expenses.

7. Work it.
Hate the gym? You burn about 200 calories during 30 minutes of active sex.

8. What a tease!
Burlesque costumes are the epitome of sexy – think Dita Von Teese and lingerie; however, a few centuries ago, the outfits had a slightly different purpose. According to the Museum of Sex, merkins (the bottom half of burlesque costumes) were originally created as "pubic wigs" for 15th century prostitutes. The designs helped hide pubic lice and syphilis symptoms. Make sure to share this information with your boyfriend the next time he heads to Vegas with the boys.

9. Justice is served.
In Hong Kong, adulterous husbands get more than a steep monthly alimony payment – a betrayed wife is legally allowed to kill her husband if he cheats on her – but she may only do so with her bare hands.

10. Whatever happened to Southern comfort?
The sale of sex toys and vibrators is banned in Alabama and Mississippi.

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What's the average size of a guy's equipment?

Where can't you buy "marital aids" -- and speaking of sex toys, why do some Japanese ones have happy faces on them? Get answers to these and seven more sexy questions you probably never thought to ask here!

Here are some little-known sex facts that may surprise you – or at least give you ammunition for a fascinating dinner conversation!

1. The best medicine...

According to the Museum of Sex, the vibrator was originally used as a medicinal treatment for female "hysteria" during the 19th century. The vibrator-induced orgasms helped doctors dissipate hysteria's anxiety-related symptoms.

2. Say cheese!

Semen contains zinc and calcium, both of which are proven to prevent tooth decay.

3. Hop to it.

The iconic "Rabbit" is renowned for two things: excellent results and an odd smiley face on its tip. Women's Health tells us the smiley face was actually a result of conservative Japanese customs. Apparently, Japanese consumers frown upon "the production of sex toys that too closely resemble phalluses," so the smiley face was added.

4. Does he measure up?

The average size of an erect penis is 5 inches, and the average flaccid penis measures about 3 inches.

5. The sad truth.

While this fact is neither entertaining nor humorous, it’s shocking to note that homosexuality remained on the American Psychiatric Association's list of mental illnesses until 1973.

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