Genetic testing helps people identify changes in chromosomes, genes, and proteins. It is commonly used to evaluate a number of variations in genetic code, associated with everything from cancer risk to drug metabolism. In other cases, people will use genetic tests to learn about their family history and genealogy. Genetic testing is performed voluntarily and […]
Research indicates that healthy eating affects mood-related body chemicals. In one study published in Nutrients, researchers evaluated the relationship between diet and mental health in 1,956 college students. Researchers reviewed the number of depressed and anxious days that study participants experienced over a 30-day period. They also examined study participants’ fruit, vegetable, and sugars intake […]
Mental illnesses affect a person’s behaviors, thoughts, and feelings, yet it frequently goes undiagnosed and untreated. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports 47.6 million U.S. adults experienced a mental illness in 2018. Among these individuals, only 43.3% received treatment. Additionally, NAMI indicated that the average delay between the onset of mental illness symptoms […]
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) refers to a mental health condition that affects people after an accident, physical abuse, sexual assault, or any other traumatic event. There is no telling how long PTSD lasts or when it will begin following trauma. PTSD symptoms include nightmares, flashbacks, and severe anxiety that make it difficult for a person […]
Depression is a serious medical illness that affects millions of people worldwide. In some instances, depression symptoms go untreated for many months or years — despite the harm they cause. Fortunately, if you know how to identify depression symptoms, you can help friends, family members, and colleagues cope with depression. Depression can affect a person’s […]
Depression is a medical illness that affects the way a person thinks, acts, and feels. It can impact men, women, and children and make it difficult to enjoy life. If you feel depressed, you may also experience one or more of the following symptoms: Fatigue Feelings of guilt, sadness, and/or hopelessness Appetite changes Insomnia or […]
