Written By: Poorva Chavan | Updated: November 25, 2015, 10:32 AM
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Did you know that depression is actually a 'disease' one should seek help for? Here are some more interesting facts about this problem you should know about.
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Lack of vitamin D causes depression: It is related to the fact that vitamin D promotes synthesis of serotonin and dopamine in the brain, which are linked to depression.
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Switch to fresh fruits from fruit juices - Packaged fruit juices would be convenient to carry while you are rushing to work, but they are high in sugar content and provide little nutritional value. A fresh apple contains just 2.6 tsp of sugar and not more than 50 calories, whereas a 250 ml glass of apple juice comes with 6 tsp of sugar and 123 calories. Also, fresh fruits are packed with fibre and can save you from hunger pangs.
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Too much or too less sleep can make you depressed: You must have heard that too much sleep may lead to depression, but research has shown that lack of sleep also causes depression. Sleeping for less than six hours a day may trigger symptoms of depression in adolescents too.
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Boredom is a sign of depression: A new type of boredom called apathetic boredom is an unpleasant emotion which is similar to feeling helpless or depressed. It is associated with low levels of arousal or high levels of aversion.
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Laughing gas can help treat depression: Exposure of patients suffering from depression to laughing gas or nitrous oxide decreases the symptoms of depression with patients feeling more positive and fresh.
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Hip-hop music reduces depression: Studies have shown that rap music in particular has a positive effect on the mind. It helps one relax and fight stress, and beat the symptoms of depression. The different components of music, like pitch, harmony, melody and rhythm, affect the brain in different ways, combating stress.
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Violent video games cause depression: Kids who play more violent video games run a high risk of suffering from anxiety and depression, especially if they played for more than two hours.
