Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions. Here you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans. Listen in because what you know helps ensure healthy choices you can live with. Today on Healthy Talk, you wanted to know:As I've read, depression might be linked to inflammation and is the reason I started ordering curcumin. If it is true, then why hasn't the curcumin benefited my inflammation and depression?Yes, it IS true that inflammation is associated with depression. Unfortunately, chronic inflammation is associated with mood disorders and neurodegenerative disorders (like Alzheimer's). If the curcumin isn't helping your depression and your inflammation, you may want to consider checking your dosing and the kind of curcumin you're taking. In Dr. Mike's opinion, BCM-95 is the best kind of curcumin you should be taking.Is it okay if I'm feeling a little pain to continue to exercise?Yes, having a little pain while exercising is normal. When you exercise, you're straining your muscle. It hurts the next day, but it's also in the process of repairing itself to come back stronger. However, if your pain is unbearable and is getting in the way of your everyday life, you might want to hold off and see your doctor.Don't women sleep less than men and could that affect weight loss?Dr. Mike has heard that women sleep less than men during their younger years. However, as women and men both age, it's been noted that women actually sleep better than men. Either way, sleep is a huge part of weight loss. If you're not getting enough sleep, you're more likely to gain weight and have difficulty losing it.If you have a health question or concern, Dr. Mike encourages you to write him at askdrmikesmith@radiomd.com or call in, toll-free, to the LIVE radio show (1.844.305.7800) so he can provide you with support and helpful advice.