Thursday, February 22, 2007

Simple Test Distinguishes Between Bipolar Disorder And Depression 



Type II bipolar disorder patients are difficult to diagnose since their manic episodes are not very marked and they are usually diagnosed as depression patients. Choosing an incorrect treatment can be counterproductive. A study led by IDIBAPS, with the participation of PSYNCRO, 10 hospital centers and the support of GSK, demonstrates how the HCL-32 test identifies bipolar depression in a simple ...
Source: www.sciencedaily.com

Food-mood Connection: The Sad Are Twice As Likely To Eat Comfort Food 
People feeling sad tend to eat more of less-healthy comfort foods than when they feel happy, finds a new study co-authored by Cornell's Brian Wansink. However, when nutritional information is available, those same sad people curb their hedonistic consumption, but happier people don't.
Source: www.sciencedaily.com

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