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Medically reviewed by Elle Markman, PsyDMedically reviewed by Elle Markman, PsyDBipolar disorder and schizophrenia are both mental health conditions that significantly affect a person’s life and relationships. Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that causes mood cycles of manic highs, depressive lows, and stable periods. Schizophrenia is a personality disorder that causes a person to lose touch with reality through psychosis, hallucinations, and delusions. Both bipolar disorder and schizophrenia affect how a person feels, acts, and perceives the world. However, treatment options and the overall outlook for each condition differ. Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder vs. Schizophrenia Bipolar disorder and schizophrenia share some similar...

What's the Difference Between Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia?

For people with “invisible disabilities,” life can feel like a long series of decisions to disclose or not to disclose. Kids with nonapparent disabilities start making the decision to tell or not tell people about their disability from a young age. The first place they usually navigate this is at school with their teachers, other education professionals and friends.

When to Disclose Your Child’s Disability at School

28-Year-Old Georgina Jelley Uncovers Progesterone Hypersensitivity After Multiple Misdiagnoses. A 28-year-old woman from the UK has been diagnosed with an extremely rare and bewildering medical condition that causes her to be allergic to her own menstrual cycle. The woman, Georgina Jelley, endured months of confusion and discomfort as doctors struggled to accurately diagnose her condition until she took matters into her own hands and discovered that she was suffering from progesterone hypersensitivity.

UK woman diagnosed with rare condition making her allergic to her own periods

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If you’re prone to motion sickness, you know the feeling of panic that comes with the onset of symptoms like nausea, dizziness and an upset stomach. Motion sickness manifests in different ways and affects many people differently — for me, it hits me almost every time I’m in the passenger seat of a car, on a boat or a bumpy airplane ride; for others, it can be on a train or in certain areas of a vehicle.

The best motion sickness remedies, according to doctors and NBC Select editors

You’ve probably already heard of the ‘gut-brain axis’. It’s the biochemical signaling pathway between the gastrointestinal tract and your central nervous system, which has already been associated with bowel disease and dementia, as well as GERD and chronic headaches. It’s also why a good night’s sleep...

7 GI conditions linked with brain aneurysm

Most people have heard of type 1 diabetes, a chronic condition in which the pancreas makes too little or no insulin, and type 2 diabetes, which occurs when high blood sugar levels affects both insulin production and how the body's cells respond to insulin. But now, a lesser-known condition has been getting increasing attention: type 1.5 diabetes.

What Is Type 1.5 Diabetes, an Often Misdiagnosed Health Condition?

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Dementia is a silent, yet devastating condition that slowly steals the essence of our loved ones. Watching my elderly parents grapple with dementia has been one of the most challenging experiences of my life. It’s not just about memory loss; it’s about losing pieces of who they are. This article delves into how dementia affects my elderly parents, providing a personal perspective on the emotional, physical, and psychological toll it takes on them and our family.

How dementia affects the elderly

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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

Epilepsy syndromes are a group of disorders characterized by recurrent seizures. But what exactly sets them apart from general epilepsy? Epilepsy syndromes are unique because they have specific causes, symptoms, and treatments. They can affect anyone, from infants to adults, and each syndrome has its own set of challenges. Understanding these syndromes can help in managing the condition better. This blog post will delve into 20 intriguing facts about epilepsy syndromes that will shed light on their complexities. Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or just curious, these facts will provide valuable insights into this often misunderstood condition.

20 Facts About Epilepsy Syndromes

(BPT) - Sponsored by Sanofi. Every year, tens of thousands of Americans are newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease characterized by the immune system attacking insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. For many, that diagnosis comes unexpectedly — and even more so because research has shown approximately 90%...

Understanding the toll on adults diagnosed with type 1 diabetes; new survey findings

Sundowning—also known as sundowner's syndrome—occurs when dementia symptoms like confusion, agitation, distress, and confusion occur or worsen in the later afternoon or evening. While anyone with dementia can exhibit sundowning, it’s most often seen in the middle or late stages of the condition. What Does Sundowning in...

What Stage of Dementia Is Sundowning? (and How to Manage It)

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Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is the second most common type of progressive dementia, following Alzheimer's Disease (AD). It is also the most misdiagnosed form of dementia. Julia Wood, director of professional and community education for the Lewy Body Dementia Association, provided helpful information for care partners in a program presented by Insight Memory Care, in collaboration with AARP Virginia.

Care Partner Training: Managing Lewy Body Dementia

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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People with multiple sclerosis (MS) are far less likely than those without the condition to have the molecular hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The discovery suggests a new avenue of research through which to seek Alzheimer’s treatments,...

Multiple sclerosis appears to protect against Alzheimer’s disease

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A MOTHER has claimed Southwest Airlines questioned her about her daughter’s disability on numerous occasions. Janey Sprouse-Cadenas and her daughter Lucy were on their way to a medical conference when the incidents allegedly occurred. The pair, from Colorado, took four separate flights to Boston, Massachusetts, on August 4. Lucy is five years old and suffers […]

Southwest Airlines slammed for ‘cruelly quizzing child’s disability’ days after nurse removed from flight for appearance

Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MDMedically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MDDementia is a broad term that describes the loss of cognitive abilities like thinking, remembering, using language, and making decisions. Lewy body dementia (LBD) is one type of dementia, named after the scientist who discovered this variation. This type of dementia is thought to be caused by a buildup of a specific protein in the brain.  There are two types of LBD: dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and Parkinson’s disease dementia (PDD). In general, both types of LBD are caused by the same accumulation of protein in the brain and...

Signs and Symptoms of Lewy Body Dementia

Michigan Medicine and U-M research finds a bidirectional link between mental health disorders and chronic diabetes complications, urging comprehensive screenings. New research from Michigan Medicine and the University of Michigan (U-M School of Public Health is shedding further light on the relationship between diabetes complications and mental health disorders, with results suggesting the relationship goes both ways.1.

Study Finds Diabetes Complications and Mental Health Disorders Are a 2-Way Street

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

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What treatments are available for management of pain and other fibromyalgia-related symptoms?. What do we know about efficacy of antidepressants, including SNRIs, in management of pain and other fibromyalgia symptoms?

Treatment option for fibromyalgia

Unlike bipolar I, bipolar II disorder presents with more subtle highs making it more tricky to identify. Delay in diagnosis can lead to time lost to depression and other symptoms. A significant portion of individuals with treatment-resistant depression may, in fact, have bipolar disorder. Imagine wading through severe depression for...

Could Your Depression Be Bipolar Disorder?

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Survey: MLB Venues Fall Short On Invisible Disability Needs

Professional franchises have worked to accommodate the needs of fans with sensory issues, but many venues still fall short when it comes to addressing a...

Survey: MLB Venues Fall Short On Invisible Disability Needs

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