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The distinguishing characteristic of bipolar depression, as compared to other mood disorders, is the presence of at least one manic episode.Additionally, it's assumed to be a chronic condition because the vast majority of individuals who have one manic episode have additional episodes in the future.The statistics imply that four episodes in ten years is an average, without preventative treatment.Every individual with bipolar depression has a special pattern of mood swings, combining depression and manic episodes, which can be unique to that individual, but predictable when the pattern is identified...

People across America are lining up for flu shots, purchasing cold and cough medications, and researching which antibiotics that may need this winter.Despite all this elaborate planning, there are surprisingly few men and women who recall two of the very low technology staples that can be first line defenses against seasonal illness: Exercise and Beta Glucan oat fiber (ß-glucan).Both moderate exercise and Beta Glucan have long been thought to increase immune system function, and so protect against infection...

If you wear any type of eyeglasses, then you do not have to be told how expensive they can be.No, we are not talking about branded eyewear, but even un-branded eye glasses can cost a pretty penny, and that's why it's important that you get the most from each pair.To assist you with just that, here are a few useful hints for caring and cleaning your eyeglasses.In addition to regular care, we'll also talk about some do-it-yourself procedures for repairing your eyeglasses...

Back pain is an issue many people the world over often come to suffer to some degree.For some it's a source of constant pain and distress, while for others it's a problem which comes and goes without a lot of suffering.One of the biggest problems is trying to convince your physician just how much pain you're in, and in case you've got a prolapsed disc impinging on your sciatic nerve it might take weeks or months until it's correctly diagnosed...

Alcoholism is a disease in which drinkers have lost the ability to control their drinking, leading to physical and mental harm and loss of ability to act in a socially acceptable way.Alcoholism is a chronic, progressive, pathological condition that affects the digestive and nervous tract, resulting from the inability to stop drinking despite adverse consequences like loss of job, family, and health...