There are a variety of reasons certain patients have difficulty undergoing general anesthesia in preparation for surgery. Some may have had a negative reaction to anesthesia in the past. Others may fear it for a variety of reasons. Several hundred surgeries in the 19th century …
Many people attribute drug addiction to a lack of willpower or morals. They incorrectly assume that they could stop if they really wanted to. They often don’t understand how anyone could become addicted to control substances in the first place. Drug addiction is a …
This is the time of year where people commit to making changes in their life. The most common resolutions include losing weight, saving money, quitting smoking, and exercising. While these are important resolutions, they may not always be the most rewarding. If one is …
As the holiday season comes to an end and a new year begins many people make resolutions. Considering that only 12% of people who make resolutions wind up keeping them, it is important to make realistic resolutions that stick. For many the new year …
For most people, gaming is a hobby and a fun activity. However, it is estimated that up to 9% of the 2 billion gamers worldwide have a video game addiction. The gaming market is a 20-billion-dollar industry and 75% of all the households in …
The A.H.A., also known as, the American Heart Association has recognized that mental health impacts heart health. Anxiety, stress, anger, and depression are connected to high blood pressure, reduced heart blood flow, and irregular heart rhythm and rate. People who have unhealthy eating patterns, …
The idea of losing weight over the holidays may seem difficult. However, the average American only gains approximately 1 pound between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Don’t be discouraged if the scale shows that you gained 4 pounds. Body weight fluctuates and scales are …
A fear of insects, also known as Entomophobia, is common in the United States. People who live in cities tend to be more prone to a fear of insects. Unlike people who live in the country, people who live in urban areas are not …
Approximately 2 to 6% of Americans struggle with hoarding. Men tend to hoard more than women and those above the age of 55 are more likely to be hoarders. There are different levels of hoarding, and the disorder is diagnosable by a mental health …
The holiday season is described as a joyful time of year. While it is an opportunity to be with family and to share gifts, it can also cause stress that impacts your sleep. Financial stress, late night holiday parties, traveling across time zones, unhealthy …