A brain rhythm working in tandem with the body's natural sleep-wake cycle may explain why bipolar patients alternate between mania and depression, according to new research. The McGill University-led ...

Bipolar disorder causes extreme mood swings that range from manic highs to depressive lows, disrupting every aspect of life. Unlike ordinary mood changes everyone experiences, bipolar episodes are ...

While it’s normal for the challenges of daily life to cause occasional changes in your mood, sometimes there may be a more serious underlying cause. “It can be hard to tell what normal fluctuations in ...

Migraine attacks can cause or involve symptoms other than a headache, including mood swings. If rapid shifts in emotion are severe or persistent, they might be a sign of an underlying mood disorder, ...

Two of the biggest symptoms in menopause that women experience aren’t just physical; mood swings and anxiety can emerge during the midlife transition, shaped by both external and hormonal factors.

You snap at your partner over something trivial, find yourself crying during a commercial, or feel an overwhelming sense of anxiety seemingly out of nowhere. While it’s easy to blame yourself for ...

Menopause and Depression: What’s the Link? Hormonal changes during your menstrual cycle can be linked to an increased risk for depression. That includes the hormone fluctuations of perimenopause, ...

To maintain your mental health and mood daily, certain dietary and lifestyle choices can be beneficial. While we know getting enough sleep and exercising can be helpful mood boosters, diet can also ...

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