Dementia care is a family affair
When a family member is diagnosed with dementia it can spark a range of emotions. Education about the disease is powerful for the patient as...
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The link between mental health issues and substance abuse
Getting the right diagnosis is key, since this is where treatment begins — and illicit substances can cause symptoms that mimic many mental health illnesses.
New technology puts ghosts of face-lifts past to rest
Face-lifts have come a long, long way since the early 20th century. Now, experts are performing facial improvements without scalpels and syringes.
Lifting the fog on climate change: Complex impacts need complex solutions
Given the stakes, taking action on the individual level can be daunting, but it’s not impossible.
Insomnia: What causes it and how to put it to rest
Everything from jet lag and stress to mental or physical illness, and even genetics, can impact the ability to get a good night’s sleep, says...
OCD: What it is and what treatment is available
Many OCD symptoms may not initially appear to be severe; however these symptoms can escalate to the point where a person needs to seek help.
How to know when it’s time to seek treatment for addiction
Not everyone has to hit “rock bottom” to seek treatment. So how do you know when it’s time? How do you determine if you or...
How neurotherapy helps put anxiety in its place
There is significant evidence that neurofeedback treatment can be particularly helpful in soothing generalized anxiety disorder.
Mental health: Talk therapy, medication or both?
Once a decision has been made to seek therapy, it’s important to find a provider who can help direct you to the best treatment: talk...
Lifting the fog: Applying the COVID-19 toolbox to future pandemics
The COVID-19 pandemic has exerted a brutal toll, but also provided opportunities to deploy genomic sequencing, community testing and vaccines.