In the modern world, where everyone is too busy to find the time to get proper sleep, insomnia is taking hold across the globe. The people sleeping less and working more, so many myths have come forth around a good night’s sleep. These myths look enticing because most people are not aware of basic sleepRead More
What is Epilepsy, and what are the common reasons behind it? Epilepsy is a chronic (long-term) medical condition and a brain disorder that causes recurrent seizures and unprovoked. A seizure is an immediate rush of electrical activity inside the human brain. There are two major types of seizures, generalized seizures that affect the whole brainRead More
On December 11th, 2020, the United States Food and Drug Administration issued the first EUA or emergency use authorization for a vaccine against COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019). COVID-19, caused by the novel coronavirus, is responsible for the death of more than three hundred thousand Americans. On its website, the FDA said that vaccine authorization forRead More
When you think of addictive or abused drugs, you probably think of street drugs like cocaine or heroin. But the most commonly used drugs in America may already be in your house, innocently disguised as cough medicine. In the past, cough medicine abuse mainly involved prescription cough medicines in the same drug family as heroin.Read More
Having a low quality of sleep is becoming the norm these days. Recent studies show that approximately 30% of adults in the United States experience a sleeping disorder. Sleeping difficulties can lead to mild and severe effects on a person’s health. It can also cause short-term problems like mood and behavioral changes and more severeRead More
The same precautions you are taking to protect against the COIVD-19 can also help you avoid catching colds and the flu. As the health authorities preparing for the flu and cold season that will coincide with COVOID-19, experts are recommending people to continue practicing physical distancing, good hand hygiene, and mask-wearing. Doing these things willRead More
Anxiety is the feeling of fear or terror in anticipation of a stressful situation. It is not an odd thing to get anxious when you have to face something that makes you nervous, such as attending the first day of college, appearing for a job interview, moving to a new place, or giving a publicRead More
What Is Anxiety? The feeling that is hard to describe, some people say it is like butterflies in the stomach or an unknown dread. This experience is what we can define as Signs and Symptoms of an Anxiety Disorder. Often you feel anxious because of an upcoming event that makes you nervous, like giving aRead More
What Is Pain? Pain is an unpleasant sensation, which a person feels due to tissue damage or any other injury. It is an emotional experience and allows the body to prevent any more damage. Though unpleasant, it serves a crucial purpose in protecting people from more significant dangers. For instance, when a person accidentally touchesRead More
ADHD Symptoms The signs of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD are broadly classified into two types of behavioral issues: Inattentiveness Hyperactivity and impulsiveness Most people with ADHD have symptoms that fall into both these classes, but it is not always the case. For example, people with ADHD may have problems with inattentiveness, but notRead More
