Testosterone Therapy Shown to Ease Depression in Men Articles>Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNJuly 9, 2013Testosterone is a hormone that plays a vital role in aspects of male health including the production of sperm and red blood cells, the accumulation and maintenance of muscle strength and muscle mass, and the typical distribution of body fat. Testosterone also appears to play a role in decreasing male risks for developing depression. In… Details
Spicy Food Lovers More Likely to Suffer from Alcoholism Articles>Addiction ResearchBy The Ranch TNJuly 8, 2013Do you love hot and spicy foods? Given the choice at a restaurant, do you ask for more heat, not less, in your order? If so, it could be that you are also more prone to alcohol abuse. A study conducted through South Korea’s Busan National University found that key ingredients in spicy foods work… Details
Recognizing the Signs of Anorexia Articles>Early RecoveryBy The Ranch TNJuly 7, 2013An estimated eight million Americans are dealing with an eating disorder. Although it is a problem which affects boys, girls, men and women, for young women the condition can be deadly. Anorexia, for example, claims more women’s lives (12 times more) than any other cause of death between the ages of 15 and 24. Anorexia… Details
The Link Between Depression, Dementia, and Alzheimers Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNJuly 7, 2013Depression is common among older adults, who may experience symptoms as they enter retirement and experience other significant changes to their lifestyles. The loss of a spouse, lack of support from family and friends and the increasing physical challenges may contribute to the development of depression symptoms.
Does PTSD Make It Difficult to Get a Job? Articles>Trauma and PTSDBy The Ranch TNJuly 6, 2013Veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan find it difficult to return to everyday life for multiple reasons. They must become reacquainted with family and friends, adjust to sleeping at home again, and find their way through a day that is considered “normal” by those who have never been abroad. The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates… Details
Men Abused By Their Fathers More Likely to Get Into Bar Fights Articles>Addiction ResearchBy The Ranch TNJuly 6, 2013Aggression and assault are both highly associated with alcohol consumption, in particular when the alcohol is consumed in heavy doses. Bar fights are sometimes the results of this association, with young men tussling after consuming too many beers.
Punishment Increases Impulsivity in OCD, Study Finds Articles>Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNJuly 5, 2013When met with punishment or negative feedback for our actions, some of us may change the way we behave. Others may resent the feedback and still others may express increased impulsive actions. For those with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), the latter is most likely.
Signs That Your Child Has an Eating Disorder Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNJuly 5, 2013Experts do not have a definitive answer regarding precisely what causes eating disorders in children. They do, however, agree that there are things parents can do to catch the problem early. Informed parents know how to spot the signs of distress and can act early to intervene before an eating disorder has time to take… Details
Depressed People With High Level of Fear, Anger, Worry at Greater Risk of Suicide Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNJuly 5, 2013Major depressive disorder is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorders. Those who suffer from depression are also at an increased risk for disorders such as substance use disorder and anxiety. In addition, those with depression are also at a higher risk for suicidal ideation.
Increased Brain Activity Predicts Who Will Fall Prey to Substance Abuse Articles>Addiction ResearchBy The Ranch TNJuly 4, 2013Identifying which teens might be at the highest risk for developing a substance use disorder is dependent on a combination of genetic and environmental factors. However, if such a strategy could be implemented, high risk teens could be targeted for specialized education and early intervention programs.
