Tag Archive for 'depression'

The Reality of Antidepressants

An antidepressant is a psychiatric medication or other substance (nutrient or herb) used for alleviating depression or dysthymia (’milder’ depression). Drug groups known as MAOIs, tricyclics, and SSRIs are particularly associated with the term. These medications are now amongst the drugs most commonly prescribed by psychiatrists and as well as other physicians, and their effectiveness [...]

Vitamin D Found to Help Raise Brain Power

Higher levels of vitamin D, synthesized in the skin after being exposed to the sun and located in oily fish, are linked with increased brain power among middle-aged men, according to a British study.  The connection between increased vitamin D and rapid information processing “was more major in men aged over 60 years old, although [...]

TEVA Pharmaceuticals Begins Marketing of Pfizer’s Generic “Zoloft” Brand

Patent expiration and competition from generic drug makers have the greatest impact on pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. With more than $20 billion in drug sales going off patent as of 2005 and a total of $100 billion expected to go off patent in the next five years. Pfizer’s Zoloft (Sertraline) brand sales over the years [...]

How to Deal with Depression

Depression – the dreaded fear of everyone living under stress today. More often than not, we do tend to come across someone who is suffering from depression. Depression can change not only your life, but the lives of people around you. It will affect your loved ones as well as your near and dear ones. [...]