Tag: Brain Health

Depression is an illness and like all illnesses, it comes with some symptoms and effects. It is way more prevalent in our society than...

New moms, you might be tired of advice from everywhere about your newborn’s sleep. There is no dearth of dos and don'ts when it...

Anxiety doesn’t always start out as a mental disorder. Hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid gland, can increase metabolic rate and induce anxiety. With anemia, heart rate may increase as the body tries to circulate blood faster. Anxiety, plus fatigue and shortness of breath, may show up before a heart attack. Are your periods irregular? You might have polycystic ovary syndrome, which can cause anxiety from high testosterone. Deficiency of zinc, iron, and some B vitamins may also cause nervousness.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder affects individuals who have witnessed or been a victim of a terrifying, traumatic incident. Major symptoms of PTSD include nightmares, flashbacks of the trauma, and a sense of guilt or fear, among others. To manage PTSD, it's important to recognize triggers. Re-encountering the people, objects, and places associated with the trauma could bring back the symptoms.

Excess body heat is detrimental to your health as it prevents your organs from performing optimally. Excess body heat can also lead to brain damage and result in heart-related diseases. Internal factors, such as diseases and foods can raise body heat, while external factors like constant exposure to sun may also result in excess body heat. Keeping the body hydrated and staying in cool areas help reduce body heat.

A racing mind can hamper productivity. Give your brain a break by standing up and doing a few simple brain exercises every now and then. Try breathing exercises to manage stress and anxiety efficiently. Take up a hobby to relax your mind. Visualize a safe space each time you're anxious and stressed. Head out to a nearby park or engage yourself in nature-based activities regularly.

Your everyday activities can make or break your immunity. Chronic stress lets inflammation thrive, so make time for self-care. Sleeping less than 7 hours each night will also impair the body’s ability to fight germs. Avoid physical inactivity but don’t overdo it, because both habits disrupt immune cell function. The same goes with excessive alcohol intake, smoking, and eating processed foods. Your body needs nutrients to stay healthy, so eat whole foods when possible.

Do you need to eat or do you want to eat? It turns out hunger is not the only reason we eat food. Many...

Control nerves before an important event with deep breathing, meditation, yoga, and desensitization techniques. Exercising, cutting caffeine intake, getting good sleep, drinking a cup of chamomile or lemon balm tea, or using lavender oil as aromatherapy can all help in the long run. Turn to ayurvedic remedies like ashwagandha to tackle stress and acupuncture for anxiety. CBT can help you adjust your behavioral and thinking patterns to better manage situations.

Some of us may assume that with all the modern data storage technology and reminder applications out there, the requirement for human memory will...

Acetaminophen has long been the pain reliever of choice for pregnant woman in the United States. For fever and pain during pregnancy, doctors often recommend...

Alzheimer's is a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, cognition, and the ability to carry out tasks. Subtle signs of this disorder often get mistaken for problems related to old age. This includes memory loss that disrupts life, trouble conversing and learning, change in personality, delusional behavior, difficulty in doing tasks, and persistent forgetfulness. In the latter stages, these symptoms get worse. Although, Alzheimer's can't be cured, certain treatments might relieve the symptoms.

There is nothing more heartbreaking than losing a loved one either to death or to a breakup. It is a soul-crushing experience for anybody...

Managing hormones might optimize your weight loss regime. High levels of leptin, the hunger hormone, lead to overeating. Manage leptin by reducing your consumption of fructose and getting adequate sleep. High levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, increases appetite and causes overeating. Manage it with stress-relieving techniques. Additionally, cut down on caffeine and exercise regularly. Lastly, low levels of estrogen and testosterone cause fat gain. They can be managed with supplements and strength training.

With the competitive way of life growing fast, it is of no doubt that chronic stress is rising with time. Be it due to...