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The Effect of Diet on Mental Health

The food one eats is directly linked to brain structure and function, and thus affects the working of the mind. This article, therefore, explores the effect of our diet on our mental health.

7 Feb 2022

What is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder?

PMDD is similar to PMS in that it occurs before the menstrual period, however, PMDD is more extreme.

7 Feb 2022

The Role of Testosterone in Women’s Health

Male sex hormones, namely androgens, are also essential for female health, physical and emotional.

2 Feb 2022

How Much Exercise is Too Much? Signs of Exercise Addiction

The term exercise addiction is used to describe unhealthy practices regarding excessive exercising.

31 Jan 2022

PTSD and Periods

With posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), individuals respond as if by reflex to cues that remind them of the trauma even though there is no present danger.

31 Jan 2022

The Gender Gap in Mental Health

Socially constructed differences in roles and responsibilities, status, and power between men and women contribute to differences in mental health.

31 Jan 2022

The Role of the Placenta in Maternal Mental Health

Both animal and human studies have shown the close relationship of prenatal stress with poor placental function.

27 Jan 2022

The Health Risks of Oversleeping

Oversleeping is associated with fatigue and serious health risks, including cognitive decline and cardiovascular issues. Addressing it is vital for well-being.

9 Feb 2022

How Do Muscles Repair Themselves After Injury?

Skeletal muscle cells facilitate voluntary movements such as walking, running, and other forms of exercise.

8 Feb 2022

What is Aniridia?

Aniridia is a rare, vision-threatening condition defined by partial or complete hypoplasia of the iris.

7 Feb 2022

Mythbusting: Boosting Your Immune System

Boosting immunity is the new watchword due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, across state, national and international boundaries.

6 Feb 2022

What are the Effects of Artificial Sweeteners on Gut Health?

Artificial sweeteners are synthetic sugar substitutes that are commonly consumed in the diet. This article looks at their effects on gut health.

5 Feb 2022

What Causes Dizziness?

Dizziness is a typical complaint with a wide range of possible causes, including both benign and dangerous illnesses.

4 Feb 2022

What is Asherman’s Syndrome?

Asherman's syndrome (AS) is a rare complication of the uterus characterized by scar formation.

3 Feb 2022

Heuristic Decision Making in Medicine

Clinicians must make diagnostic treatment decisions using a large body of probabilistic information and process this information under the pressure of time and workload.

2 Feb 2022

What is Planetary Health?

Planetary health is a term that is premised on the notion that human wellbeing is dependent on the wellbeing of the earth including living and nonliving systems.

1 Feb 2022

Perfectionism and Depression

Specific dispositional characteristics are thought to predispose individuals to depression. One such predisposing factor is maladaptive perfectionism.

31 Jan 2022