Amnesia is the inability to recall certain events, memories, people or places. A common thought is that amnesia is triggered by a blow to the head, but actually alcohol intoxication and severe psychological stress can also induce amnesia. Amnesia...
Major depression is a psychiatric disorder that typically results in chronic mood disturbances such as sadness, irritable mood, low self esteem, loss of pleasure in life, feelings of guilt, loss of appetite, loss of energy, difficulty...
Sudden short-term memory loss is often as frightening for loved ones as it is for the sufferer. The fact that it comes on suddenly yields clues to its possible causes. New cases of confusion or sudden memory loss for no apparent reason should be...
Mental health professionals use the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" to diagnose mental health disorders and communicate about a client's problems and treatment with other professionals in the field. Hundreds of...
Forgetfulness can prove annoying to a young person but it often becomes frightening as one ages. Forgetfulness can stem from many causes, both physical and psychological. Some causes are reversible while others can be managed with medication. So...
Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf located at Walt Disney World puts guests in the middle of the classic Disney animated film, Fantasia. Guests can choose from two different golf courses, each offering 18 holes of fun for the entire family. As of...
The tiny little limestone islands of the Florida Keys curl off Florida's southern coast in a fugue of coral reefs, warm teal water and tropical foliage. The Florida Keys have several campgrounds that accommodate boat, tent and RV campers. Cabin...
If there was ever a city that is the place to do wild and crazy things, New York City would take top honors. The trick is to do wild activities while maintaining good health and maybe even getting in a good dose of fitness. With five boroughs to...
Racquetball is a demanding and aggressive game that requires quick reactions, decisive strokes and a degree of unpredictability when it is played at the highest level. Players are expected to know how to perform and execute all the...
A skim board is a short, typically wooden board used to ride the receding waves at the beach. Successfully riding the skim board requires good balance and timing, both of which you learn after a bit of practice. A flat beach with few rocks or...
Thrush is a common condition in babies that affects the mouth. Generally, infants who have thrush don't require treatment, according to the MedlinePlus. Keeping your nipples clean and dry if you are breastfeeding, and keeping your baby's bottles...
Nail fungus on the toenails occurs when fungi invade one or more of your nails, according to the website Mayo Clinic. Infections may be painful and likely to recur. Using natural products, such as emu oil, may help prevent fungal infections by...
Voltaire once referred to eating as a “pleasure as well as a necessity.” Without food, the human body would not be able to produce energy or provide nutrients for the vital organs. What you eat not only affects how you function, but...
