If you’ve ever experienced anxiety, you know just how much it can impact the quality of your day. You certainly aren’t alone, as the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports that over 40 million American adults live with an…
Whether you’re at work or a family get-together, there’s probably one person who controls the emotional tone. Family gatherings might be influenced by a strong-willed mother or a conservative grandfather. The tone of work — toxic or not — is…
What can be particularly alarming about a panic attack is its unpredictability. Oftentimes, it may feel like there’s no rhyme or reason as to why it strikes, where it comes from, or how long it will last for. Annually, every…
According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 63% of married or in-union women of reproductive age used some form of contraception in 2024. Birth control pills are a popular form of contraception with 99% effectiveness, explains the Cleveland Clinic. Gallup,…
As National Mental Health Month approaches, mental health issues such as anxiety and depression will move into the spotlight. According to Youth.gov, National Mental Health Month was established in 1949 as a way for Americans to be more aware of…
We all know how uncomfortable it feels when an upset stomach, abdominal pain, or diarrhea stops us right in our tracks as we’re trying to get through a busy day. In such cases, taking Tums or Pepto Bismol may alleviate…
Marijuana (and other cannabis products) are popular choices to take the edge off difficult emotions. But in the case of anxiety and other psychiatric disorders, it may be doing more harm than good. A study published recently in Psychological Medicine…
Just like your facial features and the color of your hair, your risk of developing disordered eating may be linked to your genetics. Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder hallmarked by episodes of uncontrolled binge eating, or overeating, followed by…
Dr. Marc Milstein has always been fascinated by the interconnectedness of the human body. While he was researching breast cancer early in his career, his team discovered that a specific protein involved in breast cancer is also involved in creating…
Procrastinating is very common. While it doesn’t necessarily cause damage, it can lead to trouble or may be an indicator of other issues that need to be addressed. So why does procrastination occur? We all know procrastination is putting off…
