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Hoarding disorder is a mental health condition that causes people to accumulate excessive items, which can lead to unsafe living conditions, social isolation, and other health problems. An investigation from the Senate Committee on Aging highlights how hoarding disorder in older adults affects local governments and first responders. Experts say...

Here’s What Hoarding Disorder Looks Like in Older Adults—And What Care They Actually Need

A man tragically met his end by being boiled alive and subsequently dissolved in a hot spring, while his sister captured the horrifying incident on film. Colin Scott, 23, slipped and fell into the blistering waters near Porkchop Geyser in Yellowstone National Park, where he was cooked alive before the highly acidic waters dissolved his body. Official police documents released after Colin's death back in 2016 revealed that he and his sister, Sable, had ventured into a restricted area in search of a spot for an illicit swim.

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Hoarding behavior, often depicted in media as extreme clutter and an inability to discard items, is more than just a habit of collecting. It’s a complex psychological condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Understanding the psychological reasons behind hoarding behavior can help in developing effective treatments and support mechanisms for those affected.

The psychology behind hoarding behavior

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What does it mean to be selfish? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of selfish is the lack of consideration for others; someone concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure. You know, people who will do for themselves before they will do for others. People who put their own priorities above everyone else. Do you know people who fit that definition? I am sure we all know at least one, I have known man over the years. Let’s learn what Signs are the most likely to be selfish.

The Top 5 Most Selfish Zodiac Signs

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

How we handle our arguments can say a lot about our intelligence. People with high IQs tend to use specific phrases that ease tension and promote constructive communication. Let’s dive into some of these high IQ phrases that might just change the way you handle conflict. Five High IQ...

Argue Wisely: 5 High IQ Phrases To Defuse Any Conflict

Developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, suzetrigine is a promising new class of pain medicine that has been gaining attention for its innovative mechanism of action and reported efficacy; suzetrigine might offer hope for those struggling with acute pain issues who want to avoid opioids and NSAIDs. The reliance on opioids and...

A New Class of Medicine for Pain Relief On The Horizon

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

You might hear people say they had a panic attack — and this very well could be the case. But there's also a chance that what they're really referring to is an anxiety attack. The terms are often used interchangeably, but there are marked differences that may be useful for accuracy, clarity, and proper mental health care. To help you distinguish between the two, we asked mental health professionals how to tell a panic attack apart from an anxiety attack (and what to do about both). If you're unsure if you had (or are having) a panic attack or an anxiety attack, see their advice below.

How to Tell Between a Panic Attack and an Anxiety Attack, According to Experts

In this study, 49.5 percent of participants had taken a benzodiazepine at some point over the past 15 years. After a follow-up interval averaging 11.2 years, 13.3 percent had developed dementia. The researchers conclude, “Overall use of benzodiazepines is not associated with increased dementia risk.”. They also find, separately,...

Long-Term Use of Benzodiazepines and Dementia Risk

Visual hallucinations are a significant issue for many patients with Parkinson’s disease. A recent study published in the journal Brain reveals that these hallucinations are associated with a marked deficiency of cholinergic activity in specific regions of the brain, particularly the left ventral visual stream and the left superior temporal lobe. This research highlights the importance of cholinergic denervation in visual hallucinations, offering new insights into the underlying mechanisms and potential treatment options.

Visual hallucinations in Parkinson’s disease linked to cholinergic deficiency

Conflicts are inevitable in life as we have different opinions. Some zodiac signs are good at arguing while others strive to create harmony and avoid arguments. Yet, conflict resolution is a crucial skill at home and work. It helps people live peacefully and in unity.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Are Most Likely to Win Arguments

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Last weekend, one of our nation's worst fears was realized in this divisive political climate as shots were fired at former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

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In the hours and days following the incident, the story unfolded, identifying 20-year-old Thomas Crooks as the shooter.

As the story developed, it was learned that multiple law enforcement officers had been briefed that Crooks was seen on the roof outside the rally's security zone. The New York Post reported that Crooks was even identified as a person of interest an hour before the shooting took place.

It's hard to fathom that...

Investigators Discover Chilling Online Message Shared By Donald Trump Shooter: “July 13th Will Be My Premiere”

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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.

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A person's past can direct what they think, what they feel, how they behave, and how they interact. The influence of one's past self can often be unhealthy for one's present self. Empathy, embracing humanity, forgiveness, and acceptance can help people make peace with their past selves. Taking ownership, making...

8 Steps to Making Peace With Your Past Self

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A new slow-release tablet form of ketamine, which can be safely taken at home, could help treat severe depression, according to a clinical trial.

At-home ketamine tablet may alleviate symptoms of severe depression, trial finds

WEDNESDAY, July 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) — For patients with treatment-resistant depression, racemic ketamine, given as an extended-release tablet (R-107), administered orally, is effective, safe, and well tolerated, according to a study published online June 24 in Nature Medicine. Paul Glue, M.D., from the University of Otago in Dunedin,...

Extended-Release Oral Ketamine Effective for Treatment-Resistant Depression

Seniors have a disproportionately high rate of suicide, largely due to social isolation and depression. Increasing numbers of seniors misuse prescriptions and use alcohol and cannabis to cope with chronic pain. Cannabis may increase risks for drug interactions, falls, and depression. Life today for a person aged 65 years or...

Problems in the Golden Years—Longevity Versus Reality

A new study reveals that misinformation about depression, perpetuated by health organizations like WHO and the American Psychiatric Association, hinders public understanding of mental health. The research criticizes the common portrayal of depression as a causative disorder rather than a mere description of symptoms, suggesting that this circular reasoning confuses...

Depression Diagnoses Debunked: A New Study Challenges Old Views

How long do you sleep at night? Do you have a fixed sleeping pattern? Scientists recommend sleeping for at least seven hours per day. But some zodiac signs struggle to catch sleep. Sleep deprivation reduces someone’ concentration, cognitive ability, and performance. However, taking a balanced diet and working out can improve sleep. Still, sleeping well helps in weight management as it reduces appetite. Read on to learn about the best-sleeping zodiac signs.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Get the Best Sleep

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Decoding Hoarding: A New Frontier

Hoarding disorder (HD) has been considered a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). David F. Tolin, Ph.D., and colleagues have examined the organic basis of the categorization...

Decoding Hoarding: A New Frontier

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