There are several health behaviors that may lead to risk for chronic medical conditions, severe impairments in daily functioning or death. Naturalnews.com summarizes four major health risk habits that may impair overall health. These risky...
Staying healthy and fighting your risk for cancer is highly influenced by your behavior. High risk behaviors include an unhealthy diet, being physically inactive, smoking and delaying preventative screenings, such as a mammography. Choosing to...
The skeletal system works in concert with the body's other systems to keep a person healthy. As the University of Maryland Medical Center points out, the diverse and intricate functions of the skeletal system make it vulnerable to conditions that...
The Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) Behavioral Health Clinic specializes in treating people with substance abuse issues as well as those with mental health problems. According to TreatmentCenters.com, the program focuses on people with...
Bipolar II disorder is a psychiatric condition characterized by elevated mood, irritability and functional changes in daily life. MayoClinic.com explains that bipolar II disorder is a less severe form of bipolar disorder, or manic-depressive...
Although alcohol and drug abuse has declined steadily among American youth, it is still a serious problem forcing many adults and teen to seek professional treatment. The National Institute on Drug Abuse monitors drug and alcohol trends in the...
When it comes to their emotional and psychological well-being, children want the same things adults do, such as love, affection, support, forgiveness, respect, physical boundaries and attention. To communicate effectively with children, it is thus...
Hyperthyroidism is the excessive production of thyroxine by the thyroid gland. This condition results in an auto-immune disorder called Graves' disease. Graves affects women up to 10 times more frequently than men as does thyroiditis, an...
There are numerous mental-health hospitals and facilities in and around Philadelphia. The prestigious College of Physicians of Philadelphia---the oldest professional organization in America, which has as its mission the advancement of medicine and...
If someone you know is having a difficult time losing weight, there are a variety of ways to offer encouragement and support. While it may be tempting to keep tabs on their diet or suggest new exercises, Dr. Martin Binks, director of behavioral...
If you or a loved one are contemplating inpatient rehab treatment for physical or behavioral health, you will be considered a resident at the facility you and your health care provider choose. Your doctor will order your admission, and nurses at...
Zinc citrate is a widely used supplement available over-the-counter. Zinc supplements may reduce the severity and length of the common cold and are used to treat other mild symptoms and conditions like acne and canker sores. Some studies indicate...
For alcoholics, achieving sobriety and staying sober is a challenging task. If you are addicted to alcohol, you have likely built strong destructive habits that heave kept you dependent on alcohol for daily survival. Alcohol addiction affects both...
Crystal meth, meth, speed, crank and tweak are the common street names given to methamphetamine. Crystal meth is a highly addictive stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system (CNS) and is illegal in the United States, according to U.S....
With normal hearing, sound waves start a series of vibrations that send signals to the brain, according to Macalester College. But, with auditory hallucinations, there are no incoming auditory stimuli to cause the sounds. Auditory hallucinations...
The subject of whether there is such a condition as "dry alcoholism" is scientifically controversial. The term refers to a condition in which a person is no longer drinking alcohol but continues to have similar thought patterns and behaviors as an...
Your bright child has trouble paying attention, daydreams in school and loses his homework on a daily basis. Could he have ADD? Attention deficit disorders are affecting more children than ever, but not every child with attention problems has one...
A new book is poised to shatter beliefs about the underlying causes of mental or behavioral health related disorders. Written by Mark Hyman, MD, it's called "The UltraMind Solution: Fix Your Broken Brain by Healing Your Body First." In the book,...
Group goal-setting exercises can be useful in many situations. From motivating an office's salespeople to improve sales, to motivating a soccer team's members to practice with extra fire and pay more attention to what they eat and how many hours...
Alabama offers a wide range of services for troubled teens, from strict boot camps to gentler, outdoor-focused wilderness camps. Physical health is always a consideration, so some form of exercise will be offered, if not compulsory, alongside...
Mental illness occurs when something disturbs the brain and prevents it from functioning properly, according to the website Teen Mental Health. Each mental illness is made up of specific signs and symptoms that distinguish it from other mental...
Anger is a normal, healthy emotion, but it can create problems when expressed aggressively in ways like shouting, screaming or hitting others. Expressing anger in a passive-aggressive manner, such as frequently breaking promises or showing up...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, is commonly diagnosed in childhood. Individuals with this disorder often have difficulty controlling their behavior, tend to be hyperactive and impulsive, and struggle to maintain focus and attention...
For those who don't want to take a chemical based pill for erection difficulties, several herbal and common sense remedies exist that may be of help. Whether the cause of erectile dysfunction is physical or psychological or both, natural and home...
Treatments for opiates and drug addiction can vary from person to person, based on the person's mental health, his need for behavioral health therapies and individual dynamics. A combination of therapies is often effective, addressing all the...
Uncoated pills can leave a chalky residue on your tongue, or worse, stick to your tongue as you try to swallow. The lack of coating means the pill isn't very slippery and can start to disintegrate the moment liquid hits it. Take uncoated pills in...
When you have your wisdom teeth removed it can seriously impact your diet. Not only will it affect your ability to chew, you will need to increase your calorie and protein intake to aid in recovery. Immediately after the surgery, you will be...
Lisa Lewin, Ph.D., suggests that children that suffer from autism, ADHD or food sensitivities can benefit from altering their diet to eliminate foods that contain gluten, casein or lactose. Studies conducted at the University of Birmingham, U.K....
Mental retardation results from genetic factors, infections, birth defects or life events such as a head injury or stroke, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Many people with mental retardation require long-term...
Premature ejaculation is the early or unanticipated release of ejaculate in a sexual situation with a partner. There are medical and behavioral treatments for premature ejaculation. Learn more in this health video.
Problems generally associated with ADD, or attention deficit disorder, include inattention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. Learn about ADD symptoms, treatments, and diagnosis in this video on health and diseases.
Autism is a genetic brain development disorder that affects social behavior and communication skills. Get professional tips and advice on treatments, causes, and symptoms of autism in this video.