About 50 percent of the population will develop a mental health disorder by the age of 75, according to a large international study that also found the most common disorders differ between women and men. The study, led by researchers at Harvard Medical School and Australia’s University of Queensland, covered … Read More
When people are suffering from a mental illness such as depression or anxiety, they often ask themselves, “Am I having a mental breakdown?” Intense, negative feelings and any number of mental breakdown symptoms can make you feel like you’re losing control. The truth is that, for better or worse, most … Read More
Does fish oil supplementation work as borderline personality disorder treatment? The benefits of fish oil supplements for those who suffer from borderline personality disorder were confirmed in two different randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies. The research found fish oil supplements to be safe and effective for significantly reducing depression, aggression, and … Read More
It's normal to feel a little apprehensive from time to time. Let’s face it—life can be stressful. All of us worry about things like financial problems, work, family struggles, or health. But sometimes anxiety can become so severe that completing simple, everyday tasks is difficult. When this occurs, it may … Read More
If you browse the web or walk into your local health food store, you’ll no doubt see an abundance of omega fatty acid products. These days, among the most popular supplements are fish oils; everyone is boasting over the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. But not so long ago, … Read More
Sometimes we find ourselves stressed, tired, anxious, or a little blue, and self-soothe with not the healthiest foods – like potato chips. Food cravings are common, and they start at an early age. Studies have found that food cravings affect women more than men, as only 20% of women find … Read More
Depression affects more than 6.5 million people ages 65 and older in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. That number rises dramatically among elderly people who are hospitalized—demonstrating the effect significant illness can have on mental health. Causes | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment Causes … Read More
Do you ever have wild visions or dreams that are extremely vivid and seem like real life just as you’re falling asleep? You may be experiencing hypnagogic hallucinations, a condition often associated with narcolepsy. In fact, hypnagogic hallucinations are among the four most common narcolepsy symptoms, along with sleep paralysis, … Read More
Remember that time you cleared your second plate and then went whole hog at the Thanksgiving dessert table? You may not recall the exact foods you ate, but the bloating, nausea, and discomfort that ensued are likely etched into your brain. Now imagine suffering these feelings multiple times a week, … Read More
Keeping a gratitude journal—where you regularly write down some of the things you are grateful for—is all the rage right now. But this simple little habit is no fad. Solid evidence shows that training yourself to focus on the positive things in your life—even the very little things—can help you … Read More
