When you find yourself feeling cranky and on edge, ready to snap at the smallest issue, you may wonder what’s happening to your sense of self-control. While there could be various reasons, a medical condition could be the culprit for…
Do you ever find yourself worrying excessively about things that are relatively insignificant? Well, if that excessive worrying lasts for more than six months, it might be a sign of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). GAD is a condition in which…
The world of mental health medicine is complex, and unfortunately, there are no permanent cures for mental health problems. Many mental health medications may provide temporary relief for symptoms, but they often have adverse side effects, such as changing someone’s…
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) may seem like a minor issue, but it’s actually a significant early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, it doubles your risk of premature death, while full-blown Alzheimer’s triples it. Two studies presented at the Alzheimer’s…
Despite most people associating attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with children, these conditions usually do not disappear with age. A lack of impulse control, hyperactivity, and an inability to focus can have a more significant…
Imagine missing a deadline or forgetting someone’s name at a party – frustrating and potentially embarrassing, right? Yet, believe it or not, there’s a hidden advantage to our memory letting us down. According to British developmental psychologist Mark L. Howe…
Anxiety and depression are debilitating conditions that affect millions of people worldwide. Many health experts are now pointing to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley, as a potential trigger for these mood disorders. According to The Gluten…
Marijuana is increasingly becoming a part of everyday life, with more and more states legalizing it for medicinal purposes. But along with this growth in popularity, there’s a troubling increase in misinformation surrounding the herb. Misconceptions about its use are…
In recent years, the brain damage sustained by football players due to the demands of their sport has been a subject of significant public concern and discussion. Now, new research reveals that certain practices in the law enforcement and military…
You may be surprised to learn that a common metallic element found in our environment could be damaging your memory and mental faculties. Copper, an essential nutrient that plays a vital role in our survival, has a sinister side. In…
It’s not just your perception – we really are becoming less intelligent as a species. According to Dr. Gerald Crabtree, a researcher at Stanford University, this decline in human intelligence began with the invention of agriculture, which has made life…
Postpartum depression is a challenging and often unexpected side effect of giving birth. If you, or someone you know, has experienced this, it may be comforting to learn that researchers have found that incorporating more fish rich in omega-3 fatty…