Health News
Women Who Smoke Experience More Chronic Pain
If you have chronic pain, quitting smoking may be one of your best bets. Women who are heavy smokers or even former smokers tend to experience substantially more pain than non-smokers.
You Drink I Drink
Most parents know that kids who start drinking early will have an increased risk of suffering health problems, but what can you do about it? Get to know your child's partner and friends.
Is Marijuana as Bad as Alcohol?
Many people may think that marijuana may be harmless, as its use has become more acceptable in society. However, just because its presence in popular culture is larger doesn't mean the health risks go away.
Strong Relationship Between Epilepsy and Psychiatric Illness
People who suffer from schizophrenia are nearly six times more likely to develop epilepsy, and epileptic patients are nearly eight times more likely to develop schizophrenia.
Low B12 May Lead to Brain Shrinkage
Vitamin B12 may be more important than previously believed, especially when it comes to preserving brain health and mental agility.
Deep in the Mind of a Teenager
Are your teens acting out and doing things that aren’t making sense? It might be a borderline personality disorder - this can be serious and needs medical treatment.
Paternity Pops Testosterone
Women's bodies obviously change physically in preparation for caring for newborns. Some men experience biological changes as well.
The Physical-Mental Health Link
Most of us have experienced some episode of depression in our lives, whether it was a temporary, situational episode or more chronic, ongoing depressive episodes. Depression is common but serious; it can interfere with daily life and cause pain for both its victims and those around them.
The Good Buzzed Life
Millions, if not billions of people around the world grab a cup of coffee to start their day. Did you ever stop to think it might be boosting your spirits while keeping you awake?
The Brain Keeps Growing and Growing…
For a long time, the medical community believed the brain stopped developing during adolescence. Researchers have now found evidence that the brain is still growing past then.