Electroconvulsive therapy, or ECT, is a behavioral health treatment that has a somewhat negative connotation in popular culture. Thanks in no small part to books and movies, such as One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, many people came to believe that ECT side effects were overwhelmingly harmful and that the therapy itself was prone to […]
Eating disorders can be characterized into three main types: anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. The characteristics of each disorder differ, but one fact remains: people who suffer from eating disorders have a higher likelihood of suffering from anxiety and depression than those who do not suffer from eating disorders. In fact, up to 80
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The closer you are to Mother Nature, the better off for your well-being.
The Western part of our globe has been blessed in many ways. Has economic and social freedom given people living in the western hemisphere more time to become introspective and discover anxieties and depressions which the rest of the world is just too busy to experience? Quite the contrary; new studies provide clear evidence that
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Having a baby is an exciting time in a woman’s life. It is a time of growth and change that involves constant changes in a woman’s body – which impact her physically, emotionally, and mentally. While having a baby is typically a time when parents are excited and filled with joy, it can also be
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition which affects roughly one percent of the American population. The condition typically manifests as intense emotional mood swings ranging from hyper energetic episodes known as mania to bouts of low energy and depression. Despite the fact that so many people are living with the disorder, bipolar remains a
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There is widespread national concern about the obesity epidemic. In schools children are taught about healthy eating and exercise habits and in some families the practice of cooking with only natural, organic ingredients becomes almost a religion.
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Studies performed by John Wemmie, M.D., Ph.D., a neuroscientist at the Univeristy of Iowa, have uncovered interesting information about how acidity in the brain (pH) may impact healthy and unhealthy brain function. Dr. Wemmie’s studies, conducted on mice and human subjects, used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tests to detect and track pH changes that occur
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We rarely hear about the war in the news these days, but our nation’s service men and women continue to feel the effects. According to recent reports, mental health problems are now the top reason for military hospitalizations (surpassing pregnancy and childbirth).
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Hard work is always encouraged, but too much of anything is never good. According to a recent article researchers have now developed a scale to determine if a person is a workaholic.
