Famous Celebrities with Common Mental Health Problems
Mental health has been gaining more and more attention in recent years. Almost 44 million American adults are diagnosed with at least one mental health disorder every year. This includes the celebrities whose daily lives are capitalized on in magazines and tabloids. In fact, they might even be more prone to common mental health problems […]
What You Should Know About Mental Health Issues in Children
This may come as a surprise to many parents, but nearly 5 million children in the U.S. are diagnosed with one or more mental illness every year— that’s 20% of American children. Most people don’t realize that mental health issues in children are just as likely to develop as for adults. As a result, many […]
How the IUD Works: Information and Advice
For women with active sex lives, one of the most effective forms of birth control on the market is the IUD. Nonetheless, it should be mentioned that the IUD works to prevent pregnancy and that they do not offer protection against STD’s (Sexually Transmitted Diseases). If you have several partners, then you will need to […]
The Most Common Mental Health Disorders in the U.S. Today
Mental health disorders seem to be growing more prominent in the United States, especially in recent years. In fact, approximately 22% of Americans 18 years and older are diagnosed with one mental health disorder every year. That’s over 44 million adults— 1 in 5 people— who suffer from mental health issues. Additionally, most people […]
July is Junior Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Month!
Spreading awareness for junior rheumatoid arthritis may help individuals to prevent the progression of their disease, get help for their condition, and get information on how they can better live with their condition. Although junior Rheumatoid Arthritis can be challenging and detrimental, spreading awareness and education about the condition may give affected individuals the resources […]
Statistics and Treatment: Heart Disease Information
Heart disease is the number one leading cause of death in the United States, according to The Heart Foundation. Fortunately, we know enough heart disease information to also know that many of these diseases can be prevented. But, to prevent these deaths and sickness, people have to know heart disease information. Spreading awareness, knowledge, and […]
Hypothyroidism: Symptoms and Treatment
Hypothyroidism is a treatable medical condition that affects roughly 3 million Americans. However, affording treatment and medication for this condition can become very costly. Hypothyroidism is a chronic illness, meaning that it can last for years or even a lifetime in some patients. Sadly, most patients will have to manage this condition by taking medication […]
The Four Main Categories of Prescription Medications for GAD
Anxiety disorders are more common than most people would think. In fact, anxiety is the common mental illness in the United States today, affecting roughly 18% of the adult population. Of this, more than 3% of adults—almost 7 million people— suffer from Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and some cases are so extreme that people need prescription […]
The Dreaded Health Insurance Gap for Fresh-Faced Grads
Summer has finally arrived and with it a new wave of graduates ready for the workforce. This is an exciting time for any new graduate. However, some of you may have some concerns about how to go about handling certain parts of adulthood on your own for the first time— like insurance. Health insurance is […]
Learning about HIV Symptoms and Treatment
Are you always feeling sick? Wondering if you may be affected by the immune attacking virus, HIV? Although the only way to be sure if you are HIV positive is through medical screening, there are a few symptoms of HIV infection that you can keep an eye out for. Learning more about HIV symptoms and […]