Why is junk food so socially acceptable? There is a shocking similarity between drug addicts and compulsive eaters, and it can all comes down to changes in the brain. The proof is in the battle with obesity that Americans face and numerous studies, including in the Johnson and Kenny labs in Scripps Institute. How are …
Recognizing Alcohol Use Disorder
Whether it be a parent, cousin, sibling, or even your own child, watching a loved one consume alcohol to excess may be one of the most difficult things someone will ever face. Not only is their concern for the loved one’s general well-being, but also apprehension their behavior may be a sign of a more …
What Anxiety And Depression Does To Your Brain
Depression is a debilitating disease that runs rampant in today’s world. It affects nearly 4.4 percent of the world’s population, a shockingly large number when looking at the size of the world’s population of 7 billion people, and the numbers keep growing. The disorder’s prominent status in society is followed closely by that of anxiety. …
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Is Corona Making Your Sobriety Less Successful?
Overcoming addiction takes a series of daily actions, ones that keep you on track and keep you feeling good about your decision to get sober. Maybe you meet with an accountability partner weekly to discuss your triumphs and struggles, or maybe you congratulate yourself monthly with a nice dinner at your favorite restaurant. Unfortunately, a …
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You Can Change Your Life For The Better During The COVID Crisis
There is no doubt that the coronavirus pandemic has rocked our society to its core. From remain in place orders to wearing masks in public to the shutdown of entire states, the change has been unprecedented. However, that also means you could make unprecedented change for yourself. The lockdown orders across the country have forced …
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Yoga Hailed As New Treatment For Depression
A new psychiatric study has offered evidence that yoga can be used as a treatment for depression. The study divided 30 subjects into two groups which received either two or three yoga classes a week. After 12 weeks psychiatrists determined that all of the subjects reported a decrease in anxiety and an increase in overall …
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Phone Separation Anxiety And Treatment
There is no denying the fact that smartphones have made a profound impact on everyone’s lives. But have things reached a stage that you cannot leave your room without looking at your mobile phone and picking it up? If so, you may have developed phone separation anxiety also known as PSA. It is also called …
Concerns About Excessive Alcohol Abuse Throughout The Pandemic
When you look around you find lots of jokes and memes flooding social media about alcohol use throughout this pandemic. Looking at it a bit closer you’ll see that the facts don’t lie: Alcohol sales are skyrocketing. In fact, in the week when shelter in place orders were being issued sales rose as much as …
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Six Unusual Anxiety Signs
Everyone has to deal with anxiety at some point in time. It is human nature to project our future and worry over it. It is when these concerns lead to destructive ways and start to interfere with our lives than anxiety assumes problematic proportions. There are some common symptoms you can associate with anxiety such …
Taking Care Of Your Emotional Wellbeing During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Although it is normal for people to be concerned about the coronavirus outbreak it is also important to keep in mind that scientific health, medical, and public health experts from around the globe are working hard to keep control of the spread of the virus. They are also trying to find therapeutics for those affected …
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