Depression is a mood disorder that affects more than 14 million Americans each year, according to the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. It is characterized by sadness, loss of interest in regular activities and despair.

Vitamin B-12 can be good for anxiety if you have a B-12 deficiency. If you have a poor diet, are a vegetarian, are older than 50, or if you have celiac disease or Crohn’s disease, you are more likely to have a B-12 deficiency than the rest of the population.

Klonipin, or clonazepam, is a benzodiazepine, used to treat panic attacks and other anxiety disorders, as well as several neurological conditions. Prozac, or fluoxetine, is a serotonin specific reuptake inhibitor, or SSRI.

Shoulder shrugs target your upper trapezius muscles, also known as the traps. In colloquial gym language, well-developed upper traps are often called a yoke.

That stress can knock your immune system off the top of its game isn't shocking, but you may surprised to learn that undergoing emotional and mental stress can actually create physical reactions, including allergic reactions. Sometimes these reactions become severe, especially if they last more than one day.

While drug addiction in pregnant women can affect fetal development, drug addiction in fathers doesn't normally affect the baby at the time of birth. Addiction can affect sperm quality and development, but these defects usually cause early miscarriage rather than birth defects.

Serotonin is a hormone made between the brain and digestive tract that also works as a neurotransmitter. Its primary role is to help you feel calm, promote sleep and cause blood vessels to narrow. People with low serotonin levels suffer from insomnia, depression or both.

In a time when obesity rates go up every year and product manufacturers keep coming up with more products that keep us from having to move our bodies, it doesn't seem like there could be such a thing as too much exercise. However, there is.

While there is significant disagreement amongst psychologists and psychiatrists about whether a child can be diagnosed as a sociopath, there are early warning signs that signal when a child is deeply troubled.

Lexapro, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, treats depression and anxiety disorders. While this medication may interact negatively with a variety of other medications or supplements, the only known food interaction is with alcohol.

Abuse in relationships can take many forms, including physical, mental and sexual. According to the Domestic Violence Resource Center, one in four women has experienced domestic violence. Although physical violence often draws the most attention, mental violence can be just as dangerous.

Adderall is a prescription medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children 3 years and older. It is also used to treat narcolepsy in children 6 years and older, and in adults.