Are you aware that you lose around 100 hair strands a day? This is part of your hair’s natural cycle but you also grow back new hair to replace what you’ve shed. However, if this natural cycle is disrupted, you may begin to see some signs of hair thinning, hair loss, or a receding hairline. While th
Are you aware that you lose around 100 hair strands a day? This is part of your hair’s natural cycle but you also grow back new hair to replace what you’ve shed. However, if this natural cycle is disrupted, you may begin to see some signs of hair thinning, hair loss, or a receding hairline. While th
“Lose 10 pounds in seven days!” Yeah, dramatic weight loss is possible on the cabbage soup diet. But registered dietitians still urge you to steer clear. “Oh my gosh, this diet frightens me,” says Elana Natker, R.D., a registered dietitian based in Washington, D.C. “It’s incredibly restrictive, with
“Lose 10 pounds in seven days!” Yeah, dramatic weight loss is possible on the cabbage soup diet. But registered dietitians still urge you to steer clear. “Oh my gosh, this diet frightens me,” says Elana Natker, R.D., a registered dietitian based in Washington, D.C. “It’s incredibly restrictive, with
For those of you who needed an excuse to whip up some healthy Nutella—and then slather it on anything from bananas to pancakes to your morning oatmeal—I have great news. A new study showed that hazelnuts have some pretty exciting health benefits.
For those of you who needed an excuse to whip up some healthy Nutella—and then slather it on anything from bananas to pancakes to your morning oatmeal—I have great news. A new study showed that hazelnuts have some pretty exciting health benefits.
I’ve been through it all—the negative aspects of borderline personality disorder (BPD). I’ve attempted suicide, struggled with self-harm and have had a severe eating disorder. I have had trouble maintaining strong interpersonal relationships. I have feared abandonment and pushed people away. But I a
I’ve been through it all—the negative aspects of borderline personality disorder (BPD). I’ve attempted suicide, struggled with self-harm and have had a severe eating disorder. I have had trouble maintaining strong interpersonal relationships. I have feared abandonment and pushed people away. But I a
In a bizarre case in China, a man with a habit of smelling his own socks was hospitalized with a severe lung infection. Doctors say the man with the surname Peng from China’s south-east Fujian province received medical care after complaining about coughs and chest pains. But after a week, he was adm
In a bizarre case in China, a man with a habit of smelling his own socks was hospitalized with a severe lung infection. Doctors say the man with the surname Peng from China’s south-east Fujian province received medical care after complaining about coughs and chest pains. But after a week, he was adm
A licensed naturopathic physician and acupuncturist, Dr. Samantha Brody has been helping people transform their lives with a creative and personalized approach to stress. In this excerpt from her upcoming book, Overcoming Overwhelm: Dismantling Stress From the Inside Out, Dr. Samantha Brody shares n
A licensed naturopathic physician and acupuncturist, Dr. Samantha Brody has been helping people transform their lives with a creative and personalized approach to stress. In this excerpt from her upcoming book, Overcoming Overwhelm: Dismantling Stress From the Inside Out, Dr. Samantha Brody shares n
One of the most frustrating things about mental health issues is that they are often invisible: Unlike a physical injury or ailment, it’s usually not possible to tell—just by looking at someone—if he or she is depressed, or mentally ill, or dealing with an unhealthy level of stress.
One of the most frustrating things about mental health issues is that they are often invisible: Unlike a physical injury or ailment, it’s usually not possible to tell—just by looking at someone—if he or she is depressed, or mentally ill, or dealing with an unhealthy level of stress.
All around the world, type 2 diabetes is becoming more common among adults. Diabetes must be managed or it could lead to serious complications, including death. While there are ways to fight type 2 diabetes with medication, there are even better ways to fight it naturally by making changes to your l
All around the world, type 2 diabetes is becoming more common among adults. Diabetes must be managed or it could lead to serious complications, including death. While there are ways to fight type 2 diabetes with medication, there are even better ways to fight it naturally by making changes to your l
She’s lying on a gurney in a white room, a blanket covering her body, an IV pinched into her arm. A nurse is sticking electrodes to the side of her head, like stickers. Soon they’ll send electric currents into her brain, inducing a seizure.
She’s lying on a gurney in a white room, a blanket covering her body, an IV pinched into her arm. A nurse is sticking electrodes to the side of her head, like stickers. Soon they’ll send electric currents into her brain, inducing a seizure.
An 18-year-old is dead after he was shot by a JSO officer on Wednesday night. His family said he was a troubled teen, who struggled with severe depression and suicide. First Coast News spoke with a behavioral health specialist to give perspective on resources available for struggling teens.
An 18-year-old is dead after he was shot by a JSO officer on Wednesday night. His family said he was a troubled teen, who struggled with severe depression and suicide. First Coast News spoke with a behavioral health specialist to give perspective on resources available for struggling teens.
First Fortnight preview: Cathy Coughlan, a multidisciplinary artist based in Dublin, outlines why dance could help men manage their mental health ahead of Last Night A DJ Saved My Life, her co-curated symposium on men, movement and mental health.
First Fortnight preview: Cathy Coughlan, a multidisciplinary artist based in Dublin, outlines why dance could help men manage their mental health ahead of Last Night A DJ Saved My Life, her co-curated symposium on men, movement and mental health.
Military veterans who feel lonely or isolated face an increased risk of developing mental and physical health conditions, research has found. A review by Northumbria University, which examined the findings of various research papers, found that veterans are more likely to experience loneliness than
Military veterans who feel lonely or isolated face an increased risk of developing mental and physical health conditions, research has found. A review by Northumbria University, which examined the findings of various research papers, found that veterans are more likely to experience loneliness than
A mental health nurse convicted of possessing child abuse images has been struck off. Andrew Bryce, who was employed by NHS Ayrshire & Arran, was added to the sex offenders register for hoarding indecent images.
A mental health nurse convicted of possessing child abuse images has been struck off. Andrew Bryce, who was employed by NHS Ayrshire & Arran, was added to the sex offenders register for hoarding indecent images.
Kaiser Permanente has confirmed to CBS that some non-urgent surgeries scheduled for this week have been canceled. About 4,000 mental health workers represented by National United Healthcare Workers (NUHW) are on the fourth day of their five day strike this week, but Kaiser has attributed the cancell
Kaiser Permanente has confirmed to CBS that some non-urgent surgeries scheduled for this week have been canceled. About 4,000 mental health workers represented by National United Healthcare Workers (NUHW) are on the fourth day of their five day strike this week, but Kaiser has attributed the cancell
Update: A file has been sent to the DPP after a man in his sixties was arrested in connection with the death of a psychiatrist in a hit and run incident in Cork in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Update: A file has been sent to the DPP after a man in his sixties was arrested in connection with the death of a psychiatrist in a hit and run incident in Cork in the early hours of Saturday morning.
These days, being an entrepreneur means being on the go constantly. Whether you have a new business you’ve just started, are looking for potential business partners and funding or are expanding the startup you’ve been running for the past few years,doesn't it seem like there’s always -- always! -- m
These days, being an entrepreneur means being on the go constantly. Whether you have a new business you’ve just started, are looking for potential business partners and funding or are expanding the startup you’ve been running for the past few years,doesn't it seem like there’s always -- always! -- m
One developer's road: Programming and mental illness. In early 1997, my dad bought a desktop PC pre-installed with Microsoft Windows 98. An 11-year-old elementary school student at the time, I started learning the applications. Six months later, we got internet access using a dial-up modem, and I le
One developer's road: Programming and mental illness. In early 1997, my dad bought a desktop PC pre-installed with Microsoft Windows 98. An 11-year-old elementary school student at the time, I started learning the applications. Six months later, we got internet access using a dial-up modem, and I le
We were yet again lamenting the levels of stress rampant in the UK, appalling male suicide figures, the detrimental impact stress is having on the output for businesses and quality of employee’s work. But are statistics like a loss to employers of £33-42 billion annually too huge to make any sense?
We were yet again lamenting the levels of stress rampant in the UK, appalling male suicide figures, the detrimental impact stress is having on the output for businesses and quality of employee’s work. But are statistics like a loss to employers of £33-42 billion annually too huge to make any sense?
The lack of out-of-hours support for people experiencing severe mental distress is a national issue, according to the Director of Mental Health Reform. Speaking on RTÉ's Drivetime, Dr Shari McDaid said they have been advocating for years for the implementation of a government/HSE policy from 2006 th
The lack of out-of-hours support for people experiencing severe mental distress is a national issue, according to the Director of Mental Health Reform. Speaking on RTÉ's Drivetime, Dr Shari McDaid said they have been advocating for years for the implementation of a government/HSE policy from 2006 th
GENEVA — Obsessive video gamers know how to anticipate dangers in virtual worlds. The World Health Organization says they now should be on guard for a danger in the real world: spending too much time playing.
GENEVA — Obsessive video gamers know how to anticipate dangers in virtual worlds. The World Health Organization says they now should be on guard for a danger in the real world: spending too much time playing.
To improve mental health, we must include behavior health in insurance coverage, give patients access to timely care and implement research-based treatments. For the second consecutive year, the National Center for Health Statistics has reported a reduction in life expectancy for Americans largely d
To improve mental health, we must include behavior health in insurance coverage, give patients access to timely care and implement research-based treatments. For the second consecutive year, the National Center for Health Statistics has reported a reduction in life expectancy for Americans largely d
For many sportsmen and women, the greatest achievement they can aspire to is an Olympic medal or a world championship. But now many are publicly talking about their battles and victories off the field, particularly around mental health in sport.
For many sportsmen and women, the greatest achievement they can aspire to is an Olympic medal or a world championship. But now many are publicly talking about their battles and victories off the field, particularly around mental health in sport.
The effects of constantly being bullied are more than just psychological. Research now shows that there may be physical structural differences in the brains of adolescents who are regularly victimized, and this could increase the chance that they suffer from mental illness. This is the conclusion of
The effects of constantly being bullied are more than just psychological. Research now shows that there may be physical structural differences in the brains of adolescents who are regularly victimized, and this could increase the chance that they suffer from mental illness. This is the conclusion of
Mental health after a major catastrophe such as the Woolsey Fire was a topic of concern at a community recovery resource meeting at Duke’s Restaurant Sunday. Ronda Hampton, PhD, came to speak to the community about ways to process the loss.
Mental health after a major catastrophe such as the Woolsey Fire was a topic of concern at a community recovery resource meeting at Duke’s Restaurant Sunday. Ronda Hampton, PhD, came to speak to the community about ways to process the loss.
Men Needed for Study on Sexual Experiences and Mental Health (MOD-APPROVED) The Sexual Psychophysiology Lab at the University of Texas at Austin is recruiting men to participate in a study on consensual and nonconsensual experiences and mental health. Study participation includes completing an onlin
Men Needed for Study on Sexual Experiences and Mental Health (MOD-APPROVED) The Sexual Psychophysiology Lab at the University of Texas at Austin is recruiting men to participate in a study on consensual and nonconsensual experiences and mental health. Study participation includes completing an onlin
