Depression is a widespread mental illness throughout the United States. And a very common explanation for depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain. In a determined search to understand the cause of depression, one man discovered what can lead to depression, and his findings might surprise you. Hint: it’s not chemistry.
You’ve probably heard red wine touted as a heart-healthy drink. But in general, alcohol gets a bad rap. For one thing, it can be high in calories. For another thing, it can wreak havoc on the liver. And it’s even thought to be a toxic substance for nerve cells. However, new research is redeeming alcohol, saying that there are some benefits from consuming small amounts of alcohol.