Can antidepressants stop working if you take them for a long time?

How effective are antidepressants if you’ve been taking them for a long time? That’s the question many people are asking after a new investigation by BBC Panorama. Reporters has revealed that more than a quarter of patients taking antidepressants in England (around two million people) have been on them for five years. However, the BBC … Read more

Comfort food: Why it’s hard to stop overeating when you’re stressed

Share on PinterestFeeling stressed can trigger cravings for comfort foods. Marta Mauri/Stocksy Eating comfort foods when stressed shuts down the region of the brain that prevents you from overeating, according to a new study. Under normal circumstances, this region neutralizes the chemical reward you get from eating, making it less enjoyable. The phenomenon makes sense … Read more