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Alcohol and The Brain By Editorial Team The overconsumption of alcohol can have significant negative effects on both mental and brain health, as well as overall physical health. Let’s delve into the details of how excessive alcohol consumption impacts various aspects of a person’s well-being: Mental Health Effects: a. Depression and Anxiety: Alcohol […]
June is Scleroderma Awareness Month By Editorial Team Scleroderma Awareness Month is an annual observance held in June with the aim of raising awareness about scleroderma, a chronic autoimmune disease. During this month, various activities and events are organized to educate the public, support individuals living with scleroderma, and promote research efforts […]
2023-06-09 How the Mixed Messaging of Vaccine Skeptics Sows Seeds of Doubt Darius Tahir It was a late-spring House of Representatives hearing, where members of Congress and attendees hoped to learn lessons from the pandemic. Witness Marty Makary made a plea. “I want to thank you for your attempts at civility,” Makary, a […]
Mental Health Friday 2023-06-09 On Mental Health Friday, we post, in alphabetical order, one per week, information on mental health disorders. Mental Health Friday is for informational purposes only, and is in no way meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please do not self diagnose and seek professional help for what […]
Sugar, The Brain and Overall Health By Editorial Team The over consumption of sugar-laden foods and drinks can have significant effects on both brain health and general health. Let’s delve into the details of how excessive sugar intake can impact various aspects of a person’s well-being: Brain Health: a. Cognitive […]
June is Safety Month By Editorial Team Safety Month is an observance held in June each year to promote awareness and education about various aspects of safety. It serves as a platform to inform individuals, communities, and organizations about the importance of safety practices and measures across different domains. Let’s explore and […]
2023-06-08 Burnout Threatens Primary Care Workforce and Doctors’ Mental Health Lauren Sausser If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing “988,” or the Crisis Text Line by texting “HOME” to 741741. CHARLESTON, S.C. — Melanie Gray Miller, a 30-year-old […]
Diet and Mental Health By Editorial Team The connection between diet and mental health is an area of growing interest and research. It is now widely recognized that the lack of a proper diet and insufficient intake of necessary nutrients can have a significant impact on mental health and well-being. Let’s […]
June is Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month By Editorial Team Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Awareness Month is an observance held in June each year to raise awareness about congenital CMV infection. CMV is a common virus that can cause complications when it is transmitted from a pregnant woman to her unborn child. Let’s […]
2023-06-07 Recovery From Addiction Is a Journey. There’s No One-and-Done Solution. Bernard J. Wolfson The atmosphere inside the Allen House is easygoing as residents circulate freely through the hallways, meet in group sessions, or gather on a large outdoor patio that features a dirt volleyball court with an oversize net. The 60-bed safety-net […]