The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as a highly-prevalent childhood condition that affects the neurological development of the brain during the early years. This disorder causes focus issues in the child, leading to erratic…
Like so many people around the world, you might start your day with a beverage that contains caffeine. Found in coffee, tea, chocolate, and many soft drinks, caffeine is the most commonly consumed mind-altering drug (via Cambridge University Press). While…
Back-to-school is a busy and bustling time of year for many families — and unfortunately, the complexities of the COVID-19 pandemic can add extra confusion and anxiety during this time. With the guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
Sometimes, it can feel like taking care of our mental health is a full-time job. Unfortunately, there are plenty of factors that can increase our risk of mental illness, making caring for ourselves even more important. Researchers have discovered another…
As an expert on sex and specifically sex work, WeezyWTF has seen firsthand how society’s attitudes about sex and sexuality impact people’s physical and mental health. In fact, that’s why she became a sexpert. After Weezy started her podcast “WHOREible…
If someone has a personality disorder, it means that their thoughts and actions differ in meaningful ways from what is considered normal in their culture (via PsychDB). Their questionable thought and behavior patterns typically show up in adolescence or young…
Howie Mandel is famous for his huge smile, bald head, and fist bumps, but that lighthearted exterior is in stark contrast to his serious, long-term struggles with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). As a successful comedian, actor, charismatic host of…
While there are many different factors that may influence the development of depression in an individual, Dr. Jacqueline Eghrari-Sabet, allergist/immunologist with Allergy & Asthma Network, tells Health Digest in an exclusive interview that eczema may be one of them. Characterized…
When thinking of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), many people picture the disorder in children. Although some individuals are diagnosed with ADHD when they are children, the disorder can persist into adulthood. Approximately 2.5% of adults live with the disorder,…
If you are living with ADHD – or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder — you’re not alone. The condition, which typically originates in childhood but can be diagnosed at any age, impacts millions of children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states…
