You might hear people talking about panic attacks and anxiety attacks like they're the same thing—but they're not. Panic and anxiety attacks are different conditions. It's helpful to separate the two and examine them individually. What are panic attacks? Panic attacks come on suddenly and involve intense and...
Many people experience anxiety at some point in their lives. In fact, anxiety is a very normal response to stressful life events like moving, changing jobs or having financial troubles. However, when symptoms of anxiety become larger than the events that triggered them and begin to interfere...
A nervous or mental breakdown is a term used to describe a period of intense mental distress. During this period, you're unable to function in your everyday life. This term was once used to refer to a wide variety of mental illnesses, including: ...
It's normal for your energy levels to rise and fall slightly during the day. A variety of factors can affect this natural ebb and flow. These include sleep and stress levels, your level of physical activity and the foods you eat. Generally, having a meal or...
Red wine is the alcoholic drink of choice for many people, and it's gotten a lot of buzz (get it?) for its potential health benefits. The drink, made from fermented red grapes, is loaded with antioxidants, but it can also be full of calories and sugar. If...
High blood pressure is called the "silent killer" for good reason. It often has no symptoms, but is a major risk for heart disease and stroke. And these diseases are among the leading causes of death in the United States. About one in three U.S. adults...
It's been more than 2 months since self-isolation and shuttered businesses became the norm in the United States due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While there's talk of gradual re-openings in some areas, we still could be more than a year away from life returning to normal. As...
Don't Overeat Where the esophagus opens into the stomach, there is a ring-like muscle known as the lower esophageal sphincter. It acts as a valve and is supposed to prevent the acidic contents of the stomach from going up into the esophagus. It naturally opens when...
Holiday weight gain is a common concern for many adults. Various seasonal holidays may encourage overeating, sedentary behavior, and consumption of calorie-rich foods. In fact, between mid-November and mid-January, adults in Western societies gain an average of one pound. This may not seem like a lot, but...
The liver is your body's largest internal organ. It's responsible for more than 500 different functions in the body. One of these functions is detoxification and neutralizing toxins. Knowing that the liver is a detoxification organ, you might think doing a liver cleanse could help your...
Hope you slept well this past week! If you're still struggling to get a good night's sleep, we've got more protips for you — and in case you missed last week's article, here is Part 1. And now, here's Part 2 of our Protips on How...
Heartburn affects more than 60 million Americans every month (1). It is best described as a painful, burning sensation that occurs in the lower chest area. Heartburn is a symptom of acid reflux, a condition where stomach acid escapes into the esophagus, the tube that delivers food...
The holidays are a time to celebrate, enjoy friends, family and food. Even though every holiday event may seem like an excuse to splurge, the consequence just might be the worst kind of post-party affliction: a food hangover. Whether you want to avoid overeating and gaining those...