Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by frequent episodes of panic or dread. Sometimes, everyone feels sensations of anxiety and panic. It’s a natural reaction to stressful or potentially harmful conditions. Panic disorder symptoms can be wide-ranging and may…
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Sleep paralysis is when a person cannot move or speak while waking up or falling asleep. It is a temporary and usually harmless condition, but it can be frightening and unsettling. But what are the causes of sleep paralysis? Abnormal…
Surrogacy: What You Need to Know
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Surrogacy is becoming more popular for families to have children, accounting for more than 5% of all in vitro fertilization cycles, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. Who are surrogate mothers? What motivates them to carry a…
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Testosterone, the male sexual hormone, is undoubtedly found in men, but a tiny amount is also synthesized in women. To put it into perspective, men synthesize about 40-1000 ng/dl of testosterone; in women, testosterone levels lie in the 9-55 ng/dl…
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People often get confused about the terms psychiatrist and psychologist as these are often used interchangeably, and the ease of using them is familiar with the fields they are associated with. Both treat patients that are struggling with mental health…
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Mental illness, often known as psychological disorders, refers to a wide spectrum of mental health issues characterized by mood, thought, and behavior disturbances. Eating disorders, schizophrenia, addictive behaviors, anxiety disorders, and depression are examples of mental illnesses. Several individuals experience…
Drug Abuse & Suicidal Tendency
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There is a strong link between substance abuse (addiction to prescription drug abuse, alcohol and controlled substances, along with drugs) and suicidal tendencies. The interplay of the drugs used, brain chemistry and a person’s personal issues can be overwhelming, increasing…
#FreedomFrom Poor Medical Experience
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Do you buy the first dress that you try on or do you consider a few options before putting your best choice into the cart? We are sure that you have a good look at most options before investing your…
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Why is everyone looking at me? They are laughing, is it me that they are laughing at? Should I take a different route? They are definitely talking about me! I should go home. I should hide. This is an example…
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What is an obsessive-compulsive disorder? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder in which you struggle with unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that compel you towards repetitive behaviors (compulsions). An obsessive-compulsive disorder has different effects on different people and is usually…
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Almost every one of us feels nervous now and then. It’s a normal emotion. But you may experience persistent anxiety, seemingly uncontrollable, and overwhelming fright of everyday situations which can be disabling. When anxiety hinders your daily activities, you may…
#LadiesAndBabies: Postpartum Depression
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You must be waiting for the second series of Ladies and Babies. So here we are with a new topic – ‘Postpartum Depression’. We aim to educate our female population about issues and problems we often go through. Always remember,…
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The topic of Mental Health has become a critical outcome of the COVID-19 outbreak around the world. With this extended span of Social Distancing and Self Quarantine, people are keeping themselves amused by connecting with each other virtually. However, it…
The Best 15 Dentists in Santa Barbara, CA
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“An aching tooth is better out than in.” And the only way to get it done is by going to the dentist. Dentists these days do not only cater to an aching tooth or getting a root canal. Instead, dentists…
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Dr. Yugal Kishore Mishra is a luminary in the medical discipline of preventive cardiology and surgery and needs no introduction. After an illustrious stint of close to 28 years in Escorts Heart Hospital, he ventured into a new work domain at state-of-the-art…
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Major depression also known as major depressive disorder (MDD) is characterized by a continual feeling of sadness or a lack of interest. This extremely complex disease is poorly understood and is thought to be caused by both genetic and environmental…
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According to Mental health disorder statistics, more than 26% of the population above 18 years in the USA suffer from one or the other types of mental disorder, namely depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, etc. Approximately one in four adults…
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