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Our brains control everything in our body, for the most part. Not only that, but our brains also help us by learning how to cope with the world outside our bodies. As soon as we are born, we start to learn from what we see, hear, taste, feel, and experience. Now that we’ve grown, our… Read More
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Depression is getting one of the major health issues nowadays and the number of its patients is increasing rapidly. In today’s hi-tech world every one of us is running to fulfill our ambitions and this is the root cause of all the tension and worries. When we consider the surveys it is been proved that… Read More
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Alzheimer’s is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that can have serious consequences for the sufferer and his/her family. Early detection can make it easier to cope with the symptoms and the onset of this disease. But how do people test for dementia like Alzheimer’s? Apart from viewing the memory loss and additional symptoms, the state of… Read More
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Modafinil or Provigil, as it is also called, is an orally administered medication that can trigger wakefulness. it is a racemic compound and its chemical moniker is 2-diphenymethyl-sulfinyl-acetamide. The molecular formula is C15H15NO25 and the molecular weight is around 273 approximately. In appearance, Modafinil is a white or off-white crystalline powder that is insoluble in… Read More
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Stress is perceived as a normal response to abnormal conditions. It is the body’s psychological and physiological reaction to events that upset the individual by disturbing the balance. The body protects you in these times through the fight or flight response. This can induce stress. Stress does not always cause harm. In fact, stress can… Read More
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You need to watch out for signs of depression in teens nowadays, given the amount of stress and tension living in a modern, competitive world can build. If your teen is suffering from depression, you need to be able to spot the warning signals. If any symptoms of depression are noted, it’s time to take… Read More
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Depression: What is It? Feeling depressed involves hopelessness and has been traced to learned helplessness, a concept proposed by psychologist Martin Seligman. Depression is manifested at affective, cognitive and behavioral levels. Feelings of depression are a normal reaction to a loss of any kind, life’s problems or low self-esteem. When the feeling of depression impairs… Read More
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Diapers and Deadlines: Working Moms And Depression Plenty of research conducted in the area of depression has found that there is more likelihood of this mental health problem among working supermoms. The “I can and must” approach does not seem to be working, as women who have to balance office and home life become more… Read More
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Anxiety and Sleep If you suffer from anxiety all the time or are in the grips of anxiety disorders, you won’t find it easy to fall asleep. Chances are relaxing your mind towards the close of the day is challenging at the very least. Anxiety is something difficult to contend with, so here are the… Read More
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Anorexia Nervosa: A Life Threatening Eating Disorder Anorexia nervosa is a psychological disorder defined by extremes in low body weight relative to stature. Apart from low Body Mass Index, other signs of this eating disorder include: Extreme/needless weight loss Irrational, deep fear of weight gain Distorted perception of self-image and body Close to 90-95 percent… Read More
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Despite their glorification by Hollywood films, hallucinations are rarely fun while you’re having them. When the realization sets in that you are seeing and experiencing things that others are not, the natural reaction is fear. In this post, we are going to teach you about hallucinations: what they are, what they mean, and where they… Read More
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A complex, multifactorial, chronic, severe, disabling brain disorder, diagnosed in young adults at the time of the first psychotic episode of hallucinations and delusions. Causes. Genes and environment. Genetic factors are, Runs in families. Has a 10% chance in first degree relatives. Second degree relatives have a higher chance (1%) than the general population. There… Read More
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According to Webmd.com, around 1 percent of the population is intellectually disabled, and 85% only mildly affected. Intellectual disabilities are generally diagnosed in babies and children under 18 and are characterized by below average intelligence and skill level. How do you know if someone is struggling with an intellectual disability? Diagnosis of an Intellectual Disability… Read More
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Usually, when someone gets sick the situation is pretty cut and dry. They go to the doctor with a specific set of symptoms, the doctor examines them and maybe runs some tests. Eventually, the doctor makes a diagnosis and prescribes a treatment. For really tricky cases, he or she might even call in the appropriate… Read More
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There are many reasons why people all over the world suffer from anxiety and depression. In many cases, overwhelming feelings of sadness, worry, panic, or hopelessness are caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. Chemical imbalance may be a direct result of a person’s genetic make-up, or simply the brain’s response to a stressful… Read More
