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Health anxiety involves excessive worry about having or developing a serious illness. This psychiatric condition can affect a person’s life in various ways. Health anxiety is also known as illness anxiety disorder and, formerly, hypochondria. It involves persistent worry and anxiety about one’s health and developing a serious condition....

How health anxiety affects a person’s life

Panic attacks are intense periods of fear or discomfort that can occur suddenly and without warning. Understanding the common reasons people experience panic attacks can help manage and potentially prevent them. Here are seven common reasons people have panic attacks. Stress and anxiety. Stress and anxiety are leading causes of...

7 common reasons people have panic attacks

Symptoms of depression, such as lack of interest in activities and fatigue, may appear as laziness. However, depression is a mental health condition, whereas laziness relates to a person’s behavior. Depression is a mental disorder that causes feelings of emptiness, sadness, or displeasure for activities previously enjoyed. Other possible...

Understanding the difference between depression and laziness

Anxiety may last anywhere from a brief moment to months or years. In contrast, anxiety attacks typically reach peak intensity within minutes and subside with management techniques or when the perceived threat passes. The duration of anxiety may depend on the underlying cause. People may wish to speak with a...

How long does anxiety typically last?

Panic and anxiety attacks can disrupt the daily function of life but typically differ in severity and cause. Studies show that females are more likely than males to have both panic attacks and anxiety. There are real-time practices for working through anxiety and panic attacks. I was 8 years old...

Is It a Panic Attack or Anxiety?

Anxiety often has physical manifestations. People with anxiety disorder are at increased risk of heart disease, as well as mortality from heart disease. Psychotherapy may have an impact on some of anxiety's physical effects. A few years ago, I traveled to a nature area in Missouri called Johnson Shut Inns,...

When Anxiety Gets Physical

There is a strong correlation between depression and impaired sense of smell. It is unclear whether loss of smell triggers depression or vice versa, or if the relationship is reciprocal. Despite unclear causality, these findings do suggest new ways to diagnose and treat depression. When mental health professionals look for...

A Surprising Early Warning Sign of Depression

If your mental health has seemed a little out of sorts for some time now, there’s a chance you’ve already spoken to a healthcare provider and been offered the common antidepressant sertraline. Whether you have been prescribed this antidepressant medication or are just curious, you might have some questions.

Sertraline for Depression & Anxiety: Breaking Down the Side Effects

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Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MDMedically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MDA calprotectin fecal test measures the amount of a protein called calprotectin in your stool (poop) to look for intestinal inflammation. When inflammation affects your intestines, your immune system sends neutrophils (white blood cells) to the affected area. Neutrophils release calprotectin, which mixes with stool.Gastroenterologists (doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract) use calprotectin fecal tests to help diagnose and monitor inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (UC).PurposeThe calprotectin fecal test is a non-invasive method for identifying intestinal inflammation. Collecting...

What To Know about a Calprotectin Fecal Test

Gail is 73, an avid walker and very engaged with house projects, her circle of friends, volunteer work and her love of reading. Over the years, she has had various health issues to manage (a knee replacement, a few bouts of colitis and occasional sleeplessness). Gail feels fortunate because, overall,...

Dizziness as We Age

Yellow jackets are social wasps with distinctive black and yellow markings. These insects are known for their aggression when threatened, making them a common cause of summertime insect stings. They use their stingers to inject venom into the skin, typically to defend their nest or search for food. Yellow jacket stings are common and the leading cause of wasp stings in the United States. Most stings occur in the warmer summer months.Common symptoms of a yellow jacket sting include pain, redness, and swelling at the sting site. Some people develop a life-threatening allergic reaction, known as anaphylaxis, to yellow jacket venom...

What to Know if You Get a Yellow Jacket Sting

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MDMedically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MDHeartburn is a burning sensation in your chest caused by stomach acid refluxing (coming back up)  into the esophagus (the hollow muscular tube that connects your throat to your stomach). Over 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month.You may experience heartburn every once in a while from overeating or eating too fast. Some people get occasional heartburn, but some experience it more regularly if they have a condition like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or chronic acid reflux.GERD is a gastrointestinal condition in which stomach acid flows...

What To Drink for Heartburn Relief

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDNMedically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDNTamarind, scientifically known as Tamarindus indica, thrives as a tropical tree native to Africa and southern Asia. Its brown, pod-shaped fruits yield a sweet and tangy pulp, cherished for its culinary versatility across the globe.Tamarind pulp is used fresh or processed into juice, brine, jams, or sweets. Tamarind seed flour is used in baking, while its flowers and leaves enhance dishes like salads, soups, stews, and curries.The tamarind plant is also used in traditional or folk medicine in tropical regions, especially in Bangladesh, India, Sudan, and Nigeria. It's known for...

Health Benefits of Tamarind

Binge eating is one of the most common eating disorder behaviors. People with ADHD may be up to 18 times more likely to face an eating disorder than neurotypical people. Neurodiversity-affirming approaches are needed in eating disorder treatment. Few conditions are as wrapped in self-directed shame as eating disorders. As...

The High Risk of Eating Disorders for Those With ADHD

Alcoholic insanity is an outdated term to describe alcohol-related psychosis, a rare condition in which alcohol use disorder, acute alcohol intoxication, and alcohol withdrawal can cause symptoms of psychosis. Current research recognizes alcohol-related hallucinations, delusions, and delirium tremens, which are severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms, as symptoms of alcohol-related psychosis. Healthcare...

What to know about alcoholic insanity

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDNMedically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDNSparkling or carbonated water is water infused with carbon dioxide gas to create a bubbly sensation. Its popularity comes from its refreshing taste and lack of calories, making it a healthier alternative to sugary sodas. However, there are some concerns about its effects on dental and digestive health.Carbonated water is an acidic beverage that may erode your tooth enamel over time, especially if consumed excessively. Additionally, due to its carbon dioxide gas content, you may experience bloating or gas. However, sparkling water can be a valuable addition to hydration efforts,...

Is Sparkling Water Good or Bad for Your Health?

Medically reviewed by Sameena Zahoor, MDMedically reviewed by Sameena Zahoor, MDCoughing is your body’s way of protecting your lungs from irritants. This reflex helps remove or eject harmful substances from your airways, preventing them from entering your lungs. Everybody coughs sometimes—but a frequent dry cough can be a sign of a health condition that needs treatment.A dry cough can be either acute (lasting up to three weeks), subacute (lasting 3-8 weeks), or chronic (lasting more than eight weeks). Coughing is one of the most common reasons people visit their healthcare providers. In fact, up to 12% of the world population...

What Causes a Dry Cough?

People who haven’t experienced migraine often think of it as “just a headache.” But that couldn’t be further from the truth. I remember one friend with migraine having nausea and sensitivity to light and sound that was so severe that she had to lock herself in a dark room for hours or even days at a time.

Unraveling the sleep connection to migraine

Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer  A new study found that the vast majority of dark chocolate products tested contained levels of lead and cadmium that didn’t exceed acceptable levels.The authors concluded that dark chocolate is safe for adults and may pose a slight risk to younger children who consume more than two bars a week.Dark chocolate can be a source of nutrition but eating too much could have negative impacts, some experts said.
There’s some good news for dark chocolate lovers: The sweet treat doesn’t pose a health risk for adults, a recent study found. For the...

Dark Chocolate Can Contain Heavy Metals—But Do You Really Need to Worry About Eating It?

Many people going through treatment for cancer may experience what’s commonly referred to as “chemo brain.” This has been described as mental fogginess or forgetfulness in some people. You don’t have to have chemotherapy to have chemo brain—people living with cancer and undergoing other treatments can also experience it.

Chemo Brain Fogginess: What Helps?

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Claustrophobia

Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhDMedically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhDClaustrophobia is a fear of enclosed spaces like cars, elevators, closets, airplanes, and tunnels. People with...

Claustrophobia

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