Migraines: everyone's heard of them; many of us suffer from them—or will suffer a migraine at some point in our lives. According to the Migraine Institute, 35 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches, and 43% of women and 18% of men will...
Most people are familiar with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), an anxiety disorder that results from a traumatic event, such as a natural disaster or car accident. However, a closely related condition called complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) is becoming more widely recognized by doctors in recent...
Every now and again, we're all susceptible to sadness, whether it's caused by divisive national politics, personal health problems, financial woes, or just a case of the Mondays. Don't let downers get you down—today's post is all about your daily dollop of encouragement, and here are...
Stress and anxiety—they can be two of the worst feelings you'll ever experience. But might they actually have some benefits? Researchers say short-term stress can actually be beneficial as it boosts performance and bolsters our immune systems. These same researchers add that anxiety can be useful when...
January is Thyroid Awareness Month, and so we're doing our part and exploring the intricacies of the thyroid. Last week's article (which you can read here) took a peek at the basic of the thyroid: the symptoms and health problems associated with it. Now we're going...
January is Thyroid Awareness Month, and so we're going to do our part and ...
Stress shows. You know when you're experiencing stress. After your boss comes down hard on you, or you get stuck in a particularly bad rush hour commute, you feel the effects. Your heart beats quickly, you breathe faster, you sweat, and you feel anxious. At the end...
A good night's sleep is incredibly important for your health — it's just as important as eating healthy and exercising. Unfortunately, there's a lot that can interfere with natural sleep patterns. People are now sleeping less than they did in the past, and sleep quality has decreased...
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...
There are multiple stages of sleep—and multiple quality tiers of sleep. You may have heard that adults need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep each night. But the quality of sleep you get also matters. While you rest, your body goes through different stages of the...
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...
High blood sugar occurs when your body doesn't make enough or effectively use insulin, a hormone that regulates blood glucose and helps it enter your cells for energy. High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) is associated with diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 13%...
High blood sugar occurs when your body doesn't make enough or effectively use insulin, a hormone that regulates blood glucose and helps it enter your cells for energy. High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) is associated with diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 13%...
The Science of Weight-Loss a PHMP Health Article Series Welcome to the conclusion of our four-part series about scientifically-supported weight-loss methods. In Part Four, we're wrapping up our list of the top weight-loss protips. (In case...
The Science of Weight-Loss a PHMP Health Article Series Welcome back to our four-part series about scientifically-supported weight-loss methods. In Part Two, we're wrapping up our list of the top 20 weight-loss-friendly foods. (In case you...