Filling a prescription for a new medication can be a bit intimidating with the long pages of drug warnings, interactions, and lists of possible side effects. If your doctor has recently prescribed Lexapro, you may be wondering just what to…
Moving can be exciting, filled with opportunities and new experiences. If we’re lucky, it’s a catalyst for growth and reinvention, allowing us to step into another version of ourselves without judgment or pretenses. But moving can also be overwhelming. It…
Death, a bad breakup, and verbal abuse are just a few examples of trauma that can cause emotional damage. What’s interesting and just as dangerous, according to mindbodygreen, is that trauma can also damage the brain in ways that lead…
While the COVID-19 pandemic had us locked inside our homes, many turned to alcohol. According to a Harris Poll, 17% of people reported heavy drinking during the pandemic. They experienced withdrawal symptoms and blacking out. Some gave up activities that…
Dehydration occurs when your body uses more water than you put in it, thereby depriving your body of the fluids necessary to carry out regular functions. The Mayo Clinic states that anyone at any age can become dehydrated. Symptoms of…
It is no secret that the end-of-year holiday season is a festive and exciting time for many people. That is because it’s often filled with delicious foods and drinks, quality time with friends and family, parties, gift-giving, and holiday cheer.…
If someone has a personality disorder, it means that their thoughts and actions differ in meaningful ways from what is considered normal in their culture (via PsychDB). Their questionable thought and behavior patterns typically show up in adolescence or young…
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) brings the blues to up to 3% of the population, typically during autumn and winter. WebMD explains that SAD symptoms resemble depression, including tiredness, disinterest in activities you usually enjoy, sleep pattern disruptions, food cravings and…
The search for love is an eternal, ubiquitous human endeavor. And with the inception of online dating, that quest is easier than ever. Love, as it seems, is only a swipe away. But while the new normal of developing relationships…