If you work out on a regular basis, keeping up with your heart rate is an efficient way to know if you're exercising effectively. But when your heart rate gets too high during exercise, it can be a sign of over-exertion and can lead to fatigue and...
Marriage counseling helps couples work through relationship problems, improve communication skills and resolve conflicts. Although the name seems to imply that the counseling is only for married couples, this is not the case. Many couples, married...
Many lower-body workouts place a lot of stress on joints, including those in the hips. The repetitive movements of the legs during cardiovascular workouts, such as running and cross-country skiing, are especially demanding on the hips. Overworking...
Back pain is one of the most common medical problems experienced by Americans, according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. It reports that approximately one-fourth of adults in the United States have at...
Muscle twitches or tremors are a common reaction to overworked muscles are are usually not harmful. The key to determining if the twitch is a problem is to note when it happens, how long it lasts and if it is accompanied by any other symptoms....
No one gets married hoping to divorce. No doubt you married your spouse with the best of intentions to make your life together a happy one. Unfortunately, life doesn't always go according to plan, and for myriad reasons, you may find yourself in a...
The National Institute of Mental Health writes that depression is more than the occasional feeling of sadness, lasting a couple of days. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, published by the American Psychiatric...
Canker sores or mouth ulcers are painful lesions in the mouth. They are yellow or white, surrounded by a reddish area. Causes of canker sores include dental work, problems with the immune system, and biting the inside of your cheek or tongue. They...
Dealing with a depressed family member never comes easy, but when depression affects your mother, the roles flip, and you have to become the responsible one. Depression can cause your mom to feel extremely sad or irritable, have problems eating...
Venlafaxine, brand name Effexor, is categorized as an antidepressant drug and has many other psychological benefits. According to MedlinePlus, more than 20 million Americans suffer depression and its effects. The drug Effexor works in the brain,...
People who suffer from blindness needs assistance in daily life to achieve independence as much as possible. Devices exist that can help blind people navigate in the world in different types of ways. Braille remains a common language device in...
Depression is one of the most common medical conditions seen by doctors, and according to a study by Brown, Gaby and Reichert conducted in 2007, 13 percent to 20 percent of adults exhibit some symptoms of depression at some point in their lives....
Marriage counseling can help a couple work through problems by allowing them to work with an objective, trained professional. The counselor acts as a neutral sounding board, letting each partner have a say and guiding the couple to effective...
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that comprises both the lows of depression and the highs of mania. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, over 10 million Americans have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. It is a...
Cancer in children may be treated with radiation therapy depending on the type of cancer and the location in the body, according to the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. The effects of radiation on children may vary from child to...
Illness, bereavement, moving, work problems or vitamin deficiencies are among the many causes of tiredness, according to Medical News Today. People who feel tired too often can often overcome their difficulties through simple changes to bring back...
Admitting to an alcohol problem remains the first and toughest step to overcoming alcoholism, according to the Mental Health Sanctuary. Any time people question their drinking it may indicate alcoholism. Admitting to three or more warning signs...
If an emotionally charged situation finds you running to the freezer for a pint of your favorite ice cream, you may have just experienced emotional hunger. While some people tend to lose their appetite when their emotions take charge, others may...
Your heart health is affected by your lifestyle, which includes your diet, your exercise habits and your stress level. Two important factors that may increase your risk for heart disease are your dietary habits and the amount of stress you're...
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) happens to people who exaggerate worries and tension, turning normal situations into conditions they fear. People with the disorder constantly think about the worst possible outcome, even though the problems they...
Erectile dysfunction is characterized by a persistent and recurring inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. In the past, doctors used to believe that the causes of erectile dysfunction were purely...
Every marriage can benefit from marriage counseling. Some people mistakenly believe that marriage counseling is something for troubled marriages, but that isn't the case. Marriage counseling can help to strengthen and improve a happy marriage by...
Communication occurs through verbal and nonverbal methods. Psychologists use communication tools to enhance and build upon the natural communication process. MayoClinic.com notes that therapists use communication tools to build communication...
Alcoholism is an addiction characterized by a chronic dependency on alcohol. Unlike alcohol abusers, who drink too much but are not dependent on alcohol, alcoholics feel a compulsion to drink uncontrollably. Alcoholism can lead to family and work...
There are many reasons why people decide to undergo therapy or grief counseling. A significant loss, divorce, work problems, sleep issues and excessive worrying are all common reasons why a person might chose to see a therapist. When life's...
A partial seizure involves an abnormal series of electrical discharges in one cerebral cortex of the brain. Complex partial seizures cause reduced consciousness, but not full unconsciousness, as usually occurs with generalized seizures. Young...
Aripiprazole is an atypical anti-psychotic drug marketed by Bristol-Meyers Squib under the trade name Abilify. According to PubMed Health, aripiprazole is approved for the treatment of schizophrenia, mania and bipolar depression. It may also be...
Drug and alcohol abuse are serious behaviors that, if left untreated, can develop into drug dependence or alcoholism. Abusing drugs that are addictive, such as heroin, can quickly lead to a drug addiction, according to the Mayo Clinic. It is...
Mood can affect a person's weight loss. Eating that is triggered by emotions is often referred to as emotional eating, and since a person is eating due to his emotions rather than hunger, the food is probably not a necessary part of his healthy...
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