As antidepressants only help one-third of patients suffering from depression, there is strong consumer demand for a new antidepressant. New drugs like saredutant, an antidepressant that works differently then those commonly prescribed, have been in clinical trials. Marketed as an antidepressant and

You need only to adjust the dial on your car radio while observing your child in the backseat to realize that music has an affect on children. For years scientists have been trying to figure out just what kind of an affect. Today, the consensus is that music affects children in profound ways, most o

Conflict affects the way the mind functions when it is under stress and the body undergoes some significant changes as well.

Water is tested for a number of things in a lab, however in most cases people are testing for the purity of their water. Though pure (distilled) water is drinkable, in most cases people are testing tap water or well water and this is never totally pure. Tests are for values within acceptable limits;

Finding the time to stay healthy can be tough, but getting exercise has a lot of benefits. It keeps your heart healthy, and a lower body weight prevents stress on joints. A variety of activities will help you stay healthy. To prevent boredom with your exercise routine, try mixing these various activ

Holistic remedies are possible health cures that lie outside the bounds of traditional Western medicine. These are generally all-natural herbs and fruit that can be found in most vitamin supplement shops. If you are undergoing prostate exams or may possibly have prostate cancer you may want to try s

Dermovate contains the active ingredient clobetasol propionate, a topical corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation and itching. Dermovate is available in various forms including cream, foam, lotion and ointment. Doctors prescribe Dermovate to treat psoriasis, eczema and other skin disorders.

Storage Tankgaz tank image by Steve Pelletier from Fotolia.comOSHA mandates safe storage of flammable liquids, which are liquids with flashpoints below 100 degrees F. (Flashpoint is the lowest temperature at which the liquid gives off enough vapor to ignite.) OSHA Subpart H, Hazardous...

A monocot is a plant that produces one seed leaf, as opposed to a dicot which is a plant that produces two leaf seeds. A plant that is a monocot may be a flowering plant, or may include some food plants as well. Monocots comprise more than 25 percent of all flowering plants in the...

A raw food diet is one in which you eat foods that are not heated above 42 degrees Celsius or 118 degrees Fahrenheit. In other words, you primarily eat raw fruits and vegetables along with some nuts and seeds. When eating raw, you do not have to eat 100 percent raw foods--many who follow the diet ai

Modafinil is a generic drug prescribed to people experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness, such as those with narcolepsy, sleep apnea and shift work sleep disorder. Prescribed under brand names such as Provigil and Alertec, modafinil is less likely than amphetamines to cause jittery feelings or anx

Proper hygiene is important for good health.washing hands image by JASON WINTER from Fotolia.comHand washing is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infections, according to Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. People can spread microorganism that cause...

A balanced diet is a diet consisting of the proper amounts of foods from the food groupings. The food groupings consist of breads and cereals; fruits and vegetables; meats; dairy; and sweets and fats. Anyone who is willing to eat a proper balanced diet can live a longer, healthier life.

With all the new strains of flu and other virus sweeping the population, maintaining clean hands is more important than ever. Most people wash their hands before eating, after sneezing and after using the restroom, but what they fail to put consideration into is how to dry their hands. According to

Female hormonal health involves a delicate balancing act. Too much estrogen, too little progesterone, too much testosterone--too much or too little of any hormone can send your body into a tailspin that has both physical and emotional effects that can destroy quality of life. Age is a factor as we

Oils provide energy and essential fatty acids, and are an important part of a well-balanced diet. However, some oils are better for you than others, and unfortunately for corn oil lovers, it is not one of the healthiest choices.

Fish oil is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids that can help protect the body against a number of ailments. Fish oil can be consumed by eating fish or taking supplements.

Sardines are a familiar ingredient in Mediterranean and Scandinavian cuisines, but those not familiar with sardines are perhaps bewildered by those rounded rectangular cans stacked above the canned tuna on the supermarket shelves and wonder just what to do with them. Health experts have begun to pro