Major Depression : Prevention
Print
Email
SaveHealthline's Premium Tools
Healthline Part D Plan Selector
Medicare's drug plans are subsidized by the US federal government and offered through insurers.
Advertisement
Marketplace
Prevention could include:
-
Avoid Substance Use
-
Good Sleep Habits
-
Maintain Social Activities
-
Reduce caffeine intake
 |
Some episodes of depression can be avoided by: Learning how to relax and manage stress; Avoiding alcohol, drugs, and caffeine; Exercising regularly; Maintaining good sleep habits. Counseling may help you through times of grief, stress, or low mood...
|
 |
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a condition characterized by a long-lasting depressed mood or marked loss of interest or pleasure (anhedonia) in all or nearly all activities. Children and adolescents with MDD may be irritable instead of sad. Th...
|
 |
Depression, also known as depressive disorders or unipolar depression, is a mental illness characterized by a profound and persistent feeling of sadness or despair and/or a loss of interest in things that once were pleasurable. Disturbance in slee...
|
|
Abstinence is the act of refraining from engaging in a positively reinforced, or pleasurable, behavior. It is typically a voluntary act, but it can also be imposed, and it typically occurs when an individual experiences a sense of decreased personal control over a behavior (e.
|
|
Detailed information on healthy sleep habits of children
|
|
Detailed information on healthy sleep habits of children
|
|
Insomnia, trouble falling asleep or trouble sleeping, is a growing problem in the United States.
|
|
Children of different ages have different sleep needs—from 10 hours for younger kids to 8-/12 or more for teens.
|
|
Researchers say "moderate" caffeine intake doesn't pose a significant health risk, even for people 65 and older. But the experts are talking about people who don't have a special health problem, such as heart disease or high blood pressure. And "moderate" means 300 milligrams a day.
|
 |
Losing weight with exercise.
|
 |
Exercise is any activity requiring physical exertion done for the sake of health. Activities range from walking and yoga to lifting weights and martial arts .
|
|
Detailed information on finding the right exercise program and the right preparation
|
|
Methodical and repetitive physical activity benefiting a person ' s health. Traditionally, exercise has been a concern of adults, the reasoning being that children are naturally active and do not need any structured program of physical activity.
|
|
You know it's important to stay active but still find yourself falling back on old habits. What can you do? Planning for exercise isn't hard if you make it a priority.
|
|
Stretching is an easy thing you can do to improve your health, yet it's often the most neglected part of people's fitness regimens. Stretching can reduce your injury risk and help you become more limber, regardless of your age and physical condition.
|
|
Detailed information on children and exercise
|
|
Detailed information on teenagers and children and exercise, including the benefits of exercise
|
|
Detailed information on finding the right exercise program and the right preparation
|
 |
Exercise is physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive for the purpose of conditioning the body. Exercise consists of cardiovascular conditioning, strength and resistance training, and flexibility.
|
|
The best reason for you to exercise as an older adult is to improve your quality of life and help you maintain your independence.
|
 |
Exercise is physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive for the purpose of conditioning any part of the body. Exercise is utilized to improve health, maintain fitness and is important as a means of physical rehabilitation .
|
|
Several studies support the idea that adding activity that burns calories to your daily routine can help improve your health, maintain your mobility as you age, and prolong your life.
|
|
Moderate exercise, once thought to be inferior to more strenuous aerobic exercise, is now understood to confer similar health benefits, primarily reduced risk of heart disease and other illnesses, along with added life expectancy.
|
|
Exercise is physical activity that is undertaken in order to improve one ' s health. Physicians, physical therapists, and researchers have found that exercise plays an important role in the maintenance of brain, nerve, and muscle function in the human body.
|
 |
Exercise is physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive for the purpose of conditioning any part of the body or to improve performance in a specific task. Exercise is utilized to improve health, maintain fitness, and is important as a means of physical rehabilitation.
|
 |
The Surgeon General of the United States defines exercise as physical activity that involves planned, structured, and repetitive bodily movements in order to improve or maintain physical fitness. As an element of health, exercise involves both strength training of the muscles and cardiovascular fitness, with stretching activities for flexibility.
|
 |
More than 28 percent of Americans are completely sedentary (they engage in no physical activity), with an additional 60 percent being inadequately active (engaging in less than 30 minutes of activity per day). For those who strive to achieve and maintain a high quality of health, it must be recognized that physical activity is vital to optimal health.
|
|
Researchers aren't sure why, but exercise can lower overall levels of inflammation in the body.
|
|
Regular exercise may prevent a recurrence of breast or colorectal cancer, or may decrease the risk of dying from the disease. But the reasons for the benefits are unclear.
|
|
This report helps guide you through starting and maintaining an exercise program that suits your abilities and lifestyle. You'll find answers to your questions on how much and what kind of physical activity you need, and advice on fitness products.
|
 |
Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. See also: Stress in childhood
|
|
It’s not the job that creates stress, it’s the way a person responds to the urgencies and demands of each workplace environment that makes them stressed or energized.
|
|
Use these techniques throughout your workday to manage your stress, feel better and get more done.
|
|
Working in a high-stress environment can take a toll on your mental and physical health. It can also take the joy out of life—if you let it.
|
|
Although there are several ways to manage runaway stress, none is as enjoyable and effective as a regular exercise routine.
|
|
Even as demand for data skyrockets, the supply of information -- particularly that available on the Internet -- is outpacing demand. Anyone who works in an office or answers e-mail can experience information overload.
|
|
By consciously learning to be present and mindful, you can transform your inattention to attention and your stress into solutions.
|
|
Stress is one of the biggest reasons people smoke. But you can let go of stress without lighting up.
|
|
These suggestions will help you enjoy the holiday season to its fullest with a minimum of stress.
|
|
In this report you'll learn about a multitude of techniques that can help reduce stress, including breath focus, progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, yoga, massage, and more.
|
 |
 |
Home | About | Health Experts | Careers | Site Map | Feedback | Help | Health Tools | Tell a Friend
Advertise | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Advertise | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2005 - 2008 Healthline Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.