Pica can commonly occur with pregnancy, but the disorder may also arise outside this nine-month period. Characteristic symptoms of pica, a type of eating disorder, include the consumption of items that aren’t food — such as ice, paper or chalk. If you’ve heard of pica or wonder why you’ve experienced strange cravings for non-edible items, […]
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Jan
Jan
During the first weeks of taking a new antidepressant, you may experience unpleasant side effects, including nausea, weight gain or sleeping problems. Many people report improvement with side effects after a few weeks, but ongoing drowsiness and fatigue can make it difficult to manage daily responsibilities, such as concentrating at work or school. Does Lexapro […]
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Jan
Jan
Did you spend your childhood scared to come home from school because you were unsure of what mood your parent would be in? Maybe you avoided bringing friends over to the house because you were worried your parent would have an outburst in front of them? If this sounds all too familiar, you probably grew […]
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Jan
Jan
Have you ever felt that your temper is beyond your control? Do you struggle to think rationally when you feel angry in the midst of a social situation? If these experiences are familiar to you, you might wonder whether there’s a way to treat anger issues in a professional setting with licensed health care practitioners. […]
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Jan
Jan
Before Julius Robert Oppenheimer became known as the “father of the atomic bomb,” he showed prodigious intelligence from a young age. The young man would later be one of the brightest students in his class at Harvard before going on to change the science field and the world forever. Behind Oppenheimer’s intelligence, however, lay a […]
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Jan
Jan
Learning how to manage your anxiety levels can help you cope with traumatic life events, work-related pressure and other life-changing situations. Stress and anxiety are the leading causes of diseases such as heart attacks, obesity and strokes. Taking control of your mental health by taking supplements for anxiety can lessen the risk of stress-related conditions. […]
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When you look in the mirror, do you hate what you see? For many people living with body dysmorphia, this is their reality. They see their physical appearance as wrong or flawed more than the average person. To them, it’s not enough to acknowledge that no one is perfect. The number of people with body […]
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Dec
Dec
When you have kids, you quickly discover that meltdowns and tantrums are inevitable. Childhood anger can be stressful — both for you and your child — so it’s important to find healthy regulation strategies. After all, the lessons we learn as children follow us into our adult lives. By starting early, you can set your […]
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Dec
Dec
The summer is a time when people love to get outdoors, but it’s also a season when temperatures can soar. With greenhouse gasses causing an increase in temperatures year over year and more hot days happening annually, it’s important for people to understand how they could be affected by higher temperatures and what to do […]
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Dec
Dec
It happens all the time — someone feels anxious, and they describe the feeling as having a panic attack. Maybe they’re having difficulty concentrating and they say, “I’m so ADHD.” In most cases, people aren’t being malicious: they’re simply trying to express their feelings. Even so, casually using words related to mental health can have […]