Feelings of depression can make that long and winding road seem even longer and more winding.

With growing concern about sudden death of young athletes, there is a push to start screening athletes using electro-cardiograms. New research suggests that screening for electrical activity in the heart does not prevent sudden death.

The common belief is that drinking less liquids will help you avoid bladder control problems. However, findings from a new study show that the amount of fluids you drink has no effect on the risk of developing overactive bladder.

Like the big shrimp they are trying to avoid, vegan mainstream is becoming a new oxymoron. Even boxer Mike Tyson came out as a pigeon loving vegan this year, landing him a gig on The Animal Planet TV show.

After a breast cancer diagnosis, survivors should increase their recovery chances by keeping their weight in check. While most women do not gain a great deal of weight after a breast cancer diagnosis, the ones that do are increasing their risk for a reoccurence.

Research has already shown that drugs for treating depression can help people recover after a stroke. Now, a new study shows that stroke patients not only have a better recovery when taking antidepressants, but they also continue to recover after they stop taking mental health medications.

How we tolerate our hot flashes and mood swings during our midlife change often depends on how we have approached the challenges presented to us throughout other times in our life.

It is already known that being overweight or obese can increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease. New research shows that it is possible to predict a teenager's risk by looking at their Body Mass Index (BMI) - a measure of body fat based on height and weight.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful and potentially crippling disease. While managing the pain can be a difficult task, exercise is one of the best ways to prevent arthritis, control pain, and improve function.

Depression is known to increase the risk of heart disease. Now, a new study shows that antidepressant drugs - separate from the effects of the disease itself - may have an effect on heart health.