One of the drivers of alcohol and drug addiction is the powerful and enduring memories of the triggers – the people, places, sights and sounds that lead up to and surround episodes of substance use. Encounters with such powerful cues … Read More »
Photo credit: Tristan Fewings via Getty Images Over 40 million adults in the U.S. suffer from anxiety and panic disorders. And as put together as they may seem, celebrities are no exception when it comes to panic attacks. Whether it’s … Read More »
MOSUNO/Stocksy Years ago, I was chatting with my sister-in-law, who had babies at around the same time I did. She was talking about how much she loved her kids. When they were napping, she would go in and watch them … Read More »
Catherine MacBride/Stocksy Susan answered today’s first question, about the difference between shyness and introversion, on video. After the video, read on for more questions and answers! As my now-young kids grow, I am not looking forward to having to meet … Read More »
A new report has revealed that climate change could have catastrophic implications for public health, both directly and indirectly. Fighting climate change, however, represents the greatest global health opportunity of the century. The Commission reports that reducing carbon emissions is … Read More »
A diet high in fat or sugar may do more than expand our waistlines. A new study by researchers from Oregon State University finds such diets may lead to reduced cognitive functioning, with a high-sugar diet named as the biggest … Read More »
Getty Images/Fuse LONDON (AP) — Attention wearers of skinny jeans: don’t squat — at least not for long. Doctors in Australia report that a 35-year-old woman was hospitalized for four days after experiencing muscle damage, swelling, and nerve blockages in … Read More »
Inspiralized, The Spiffy Cookie, The Creative Bite Low carb doesn’t necessarily mean healthy, but as today’s snack aisles get stuffed with chips, cookies and sweetened drinks, it becomes all too easy to overdo it in the carbohydrate and sugar departments. … Read More »
Pet cats can suffer from stress triggered by a variety of events and situations, including conflicts with other cats and changes to routine. While cats can adapt, sometimes the stress can be too much, with negative effects on their health. … Read More »
Patients with diabetes have to control their blood sugar by regularly pricking their finger and giving themselves insulin shots. The procedure is painful and imprecise – injecting the wrong amount of insulin can lead to serious complications, and in some … Read More »