Nearly one in 10 Americans experienced depression between 2024 and 2024, according to U.S. News & World Report, and there are many treatment options to help, from medication to therapy and more. Family medicine specialist Dr. Pauline Jose, Medical Director…
Also known by the generic name Lorazepam, Ativan is a benzodiazepine designed to treat anxiety (via WebMD). The drug enhances the effects of the neurotransmitter known as gamma-aminobutyric acid or GABA and helps to calm both the brain and the…
It’s not uncommon to display (at least) some narcissistic characteristics every so often — too much, however, and it might make you (or those around you) question if you have narcissistic personality disorder (per PyschCentral). And a report published in…
Many women can attest to the myriad of symptoms that may accompany ovulation, whether the symptoms are physical or mental. Ovulation is the process that happens when ovaries release a mature egg that is ready to be fertilized, signaled by…
Lupus is an autoimmune disorder affecting different body parts, including the skin, joints, kidneys, and brain. Lupus tends to run in families, and researchers have identified several gene variations that may increase the risk of developing the condition, per a…
When you are born, you inherit your parents’ physical features and genetics. In fact, the National Library of Medicine (NLM) says you even inherit some of their intellectual potential. But you can also inherit traumas passed down through generations from…
When anxiety hits, it hits hard. If you’ve ever felt like your whole world was ending in a matter of minutes, you know what we’re talking about. An anxiety attack can last anywhere from a few minutes or a few…
Believe it or not, your sense of smell may be linked to your mood and memory. That’s because there is a connection between your brain and your olfactory system — the structure that allows you to smell. According to experts…
A mental health crisis isn’t a medical diagnosis, and it doesn’t refer to just one particular kind of mental illness or fixed set of symptoms (via PsychCentral). Rather, it’s a general phrase used to refer to an abnormal response to…
Stress and anxiety are common problems in the United States, affecting people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. The American Institute of Stress states that 55% of people in the United States are stressed during the day. Chronic stress has also…
