When doctors talk about depression, they mean the medical illness called major depression. Someone with major depression has symptoms like those listed in the box below nearly every day, all day, for 2 weeks or longer.No interest or pleasure in things you used to enjoy, Feeling sad or empty, Crying easily or crying for no reason, Feeling slowed down or feeling restless and unable to sit still, Feeling worthless or guilty. Depression seems to be related to a chemical imbalance in the brain that makes it hard for the cells to communicate with one another. Depression also seems to be genetic (to run in families).

Adrenal crisis is a constellation of symptoms that indicate severe adrenal insufficiency. This may be the result of either previously undiagnosed Addison's disease. Adrenal crisis refers to overwhelming and life-threatening adrenal insufficiency. The most common signs of adrenal crisis are shock (very low blood pressure with a loss of consciousness), dehydration, and an imbalance of sodium and potassium levels in the body.

Condoms are the only form of protection that can both help to stop the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as HIV and prevent pregnancy.

Fats are compounds which are solubel in solvents and insoluble in water. How can you scout the supermarket aisles for products with trans-fats since they're not yet on food labels? Find out below...

Work life balance includes proper prioritizing between the career and ambition on one hand and with pleasure, family on the other hand.