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Psychotic depression is a mix of depression and psychotic features, leaving sufferers with an agonizing view of the world. Thankfully, treatment is usually not only successful, but quick.

Atypical depression differs from classic depression, but isn't as uncommon as the name suggests. Could you be suffering from it?

A nasal spray is a medicine that you spray into your nose. There are three different types of nasal sprays decongestants, saline nasal sprays, and steroid nasal sprays. How do these nasal sprays help you and what type is for you?

Seasonal affective disorder is a kind of depression that strikes only during one season — usually winter. How can you recognize the signs, and what can be done to treat this depression?

Periodontal disease is an inflammatory condition associated with heart disease and stroke. Specific bacteria and widespread and vascular inflammation are key connecting factors therefore good dental hygiene is even more important than thought before.

Dysthymia is a long-term but usually mild to moderate form of depression. How can you recognize the symptoms, and how is the condition, also called persistent depressive disorder, treated?

Major depressive disorder is the most common kind of depression, but far from the only one — here, we look at six kinds of depression, as well as other conditions that can present with depressive symptoms.

There might not be a lab test for depression, but lab tests may be part of the diagnostic process as your doctor seeks to rule conditions that can mimic or cause depression in or out. What do you need to know?

Common risk factors are found in both hypertension and periodontitis but despite this, there is a strong association between the disease and poor cardiovascular health regardless. The good news is that treating your gum disease may lower blood pressure.

The nutrition from foods is key to good gum health. Carbohydrates can have an adverse effect on overall inflammation in the body which can affect periodontal health. There are many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants which may support periodontal health.