Last reviewed on May 28, 2008
By Howard LeWine, M.D.
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Regular exercise enhances emotional well-being. Medical studies have shown that people who engage in a steady program of physical activity report a more cheerful mood, higher self-esteem, improved sleep and less stress. People who remain active and physically fit are less […]
Entries from October 2008
Treating Depression With Exercise
October 23rd, 2008 · 1 Comment
Tags: Mental Health
St. John’s Wort Relieves Symptoms Of Major Depression, Study Shows
October 19th, 2008 · No Comments
ScienceDaily (Oct. 13, 2008) — New research provides support for the use of St. John’s wort extracts in treating major depression. A Cochrane Systematic Review backs up previous research that showed the plant extract is effective in treating mild to moderate depressive disorders.
“Overall, we found that the St. John’s wort extracts tested in the trials […]
Tags: Mental Health