Anxiety is associated with activation of the amygdala. Adversities in childhood and adolescence can predispose people to anxiety problems. Anxiety can be treated using psychotherapy, medication, or both. Anxiety is one of the most prevalent symptom clusters and disorders in the United States and elsewhere, especially following the COVID-19 lockdowns...

Anxiety: How to Fight Your Own Brain

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Researchers have found that escitalopram, paroxetine, and duloxetine are the antidepressants tied to the highest risk of weight gain.

Study pinpoints 3 common antidepressants tied to the most weight gain

The weight-adjusted waist index was a stronger predictor of depressive symptoms than either body mass index or waist circumference. “Ms Gray” is a 42-year-old Caucasian woman with a 15-year history of severe, recurrent major depressive disorder with psychotic features and considerable anxiety symptoms. She does not drink, smoke, or use illicit drugs. She meets criteria for obesity and has a body mass index (BMI) of 33. She currently takes a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and receives cognitive behavioral therapy from a psychologist.

Analyzing the Association Between Depressive Symptoms and Weight-Adjusted Waist Index

Around 10% of individuals with major depression may experience psychotic features. Major depressive disorder with psychotic features is associated with a high risk of suicide. Early identification and treatment of major depression with psychotic features is imperative. Psychosis is a rainbow of experiences involving changes in how we perceive the...

A Forgotten Diagnosis: The Most Severe Depressive Disorder

A recent study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research has revealed a complex relationship between borderline personality traits and depressive symptoms in Chinese adolescents. The study, conducted over two years with middle school students, found that the presence of borderline personality traits can predict depressive symptoms and vice versa, buth with notable differences between boys and girls.

Borderline personality and depression: New findings show gender differences in adolescents

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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Anika Jindal

Affluent people can splurge their money on the most luxurious possessions and lifestyles. However, most rich people are wise with money, refrain from making unnecessary purchases, and instead put their money to profitable use. Check out the list of 12 such things.

12 Things People Who Are Good With Money Will Never Spend On

New research found that among 8 first-line antidepressants, bupropion was associated with the least weight gain most consistently. In a target trial emulations study, investigators found small differences in mean weight change between 8 first-line antidepressants; bupropion consistently showed the least weight gain, but medication adherence over follow-up was low.1,2.

Which Antidepressant Causes the Least Amount of Weight Gain?

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What makes a Zodiac Sign low maintenance? Independence can make someone low maintenance. Someone who is reliable, dependable, and punctual, can make someone low maintenance. Someone who tends to want to do things on their own can be low maintenance. Low-maintenance people tend to be those people who do on their own but are not necessarily alone. They rarely need or ask for help. They are self-motivated, often energetic, and can be considered leaders is many cases. Now me, some say I am low maintenance and others say I’m high maintenance. Maybe I’m both. Let's see what zodiac signs are considered low-maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are Low Maintenance

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New research finds that ketamine may be a more effective treatment for severe depression than electroconvulsive therapy.

Ketamine May Be a More Effective Depression Treatment Than Electroconvulsive Therapy

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

Manomet, MA

Dianna Carney

Prepare yourself for a walk through time, where history meets community! Pilgrim Hall Museum announced that their Executive Director, Dr. Donna Curtin, will guide "A Walk in the Park: Manomet Past & Present" at St. Catherine’s Chapel Park on Sunday, July 7th at 1 pm. For those unfamiliar with the area, St. Catherine’s Chapel Park is a beautiful, pastoral two-acre park located at 95 White Horse Road in Manomet, owned by the non-profit Simes House Foundation.

You're Invited To Step Into The Past & Discover The Hidden History Of Manomet

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Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

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NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

If you experience digestive or full-body symptoms after eating bread, pasta, or desserts, you may have one of a few gluten-related disorders—two of which are gluten intolerance and celiac disease. The conditions can cause similar symptoms, and the terms are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. So, how do you know which one you may have?

Gluten Intolerance vs. Celiac Disease: How to Tell the Difference

Perfectionism and ADHD are two different psychological phenomena. Accurate diagnosis determines the most effective treatment. Perfectionism and Adult ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are two distinct psychological phenomena that can sometimes manifest in similar ways, including procrastination, paralysis, burnout, distractibility, and poor focus. This article delves into the characteristics, symptoms, and implications of perfectionism and Adult ADHD, providing insights on how to distinguish between the two, why they may be mistaken for one another, and the potential consequences of misdiagnosis.

Is Perfectionism or ADHD Causing Your Paralysis?

Chronic pain, particularly neuropathic pain resulting from nerve damage, significantly impacts quality of life for many individuals. Conventional treatments, such as opioids, often come with severe side effects like addiction, tolerance, and constipation, making them less ideal for long-term management. Recent research published in the journal PAIN explores an alternative:...

Cannabis terpenes offer new hope for neuropathic pain relief

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Teen depression tied to balance of adaptive and maladaptive emotional strategies, study finds

A recent study published in Behaviour Research and Therapy provides new insights into how young people manage their emotions and the potential impact on depression. The...

Teen depression tied to balance of adaptive and maladaptive emotional strategies, study finds

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