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…
The possibility of Roe v. Wade being overturned has been part of the public discourse since the Supreme Court’s draft opinion leak in May. Last week, the Supreme Court finalized its decision, striking down the 1973 landmark court case that…
When you’re done with a long day of work or school, you probably have something waiting at home that you’ve been looking forward to. It might be a crafting project or watching movies with more than a little attention on figuring…
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on many hardships. People have mourned the loss of loved ones, fought through sickness as a result of the virus, and faced many other stressful challenges. It is no wonder then that these times of…
Antipsychotic drugs are typically used to relieve symptoms of psychosis, like hallucinations or delusions, per Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). But they have a wide variety of uses, like treating psychosis present in schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease, reducing anxiety in…
If you have ever had excessive worrisome thoughts, a pounding chest, sweating, shaking, rapid breathing, or feelings of tension or nervousness then you may have experienced anxiety (per Mayo Clinic). Anxiety is part of the normal human condition, but it…
The number of people utilizing antidepressants continues to grow in the U.S. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the percentage of adults who reported taking antidepressant medication within the last 30 days increased from 10.6%…
Take a trip through time with us. You’ve just hopped off the school bus after a long, hard day at school. You kick your wheelie sneakers off at the front door and rush to your childhood bedroom where you toss…
