An ounce of black beans, for example, contains 7 total grams of carbs, 2 of which are fiber. Of course, beans have the additional benefit of providing protein, and one study found that bean eaters weighed less (but ate more!) than people who avoided beans, WebMD reported. 2 Squash. levork/Flickr.
If left untreated, depression can have serious â and sometimes long-term â consequences that can affect every aspect of your life. Fortunately, depression is treatable. By getting help and following your treatment plan, you can prevent these complications. Suicide. Having thoughts of death and suicide are symptoms of depression.
Twenge may have some cause for concern. The World Health Organization predicts that depression will come second to heart disease as the leading cause of disability by 2020. In the United States, depression affects 9.1 percent of adults, a portion of whom will likely see their condition transform into major depressive disorder. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), depressed people often lose interest in everyday activities and experience persistent feelings of sadness.