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Top In-Home Supportive Services

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With chronic diseases and an aging population on the rise, it’s no surprise that in-home supportive services have become more popular. Home care is a great alternative for those people who don’t want to move to a nursing home or...

With chronic diseases and an aging population on the rise, it’s no surprise that in-home supportive services have become more popular. Home care is a great alternative for those people who don’t want to move to a nursing home or who desire more autonomy in...
home remedy for eczema

The Top Home Remedies for Eczema

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Atopic dermatitis, commonly referred to as eczema, is a condition that irritates the skin, leading to symptoms such as redness and itching. While eczema is common in children, it can occur at any age. Typically, eczema is a chronic condition...

Atopic dermatitis, commonly referred to as eczema, is a condition that irritates the skin, leading to symptoms such as redness and itching. While eczema is common in children, it can occur at any age. Typically, eczema is a chronic condition consisting of a cycle of...
adult diaper rash

How to Treat Adult Diaper Rash

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Adult diaper rash, sometimes called diaper dermatitis, is a fairly common condition, especially in individuals that suffer from incontinence or those living in long-term care facilities that use absorbency products such as incontinence briefs, diapers or pads. While it isn’t...

Adult diaper rash, sometimes called diaper dermatitis, is a fairly common condition, especially in individuals that suffer from incontinence or those living in long-term care facilities that use absorbency products such as incontinence briefs, diapers or pads. While it isn’t usually serious, it can become...
how to build immune system

How to Build Your Immune System

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When our body is exposed to harmful pathogens that can cause diseases, it is our immune system that protects our body and keeps us from being ill. A strong immune system helps us combat illness for us to stay healthy....

When our body is exposed to harmful pathogens that can cause diseases, it is our immune system that protects our body and keeps us from being ill. A strong immune system helps us combat illness for us to stay healthy. Building a strong immune system...
mental health in men

Mental Health Conditions in Men

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Although the prevalence of mental health conditions in men is lower than in women, around six million men are affected by depression in the USA every year. (1) However, the number of men who take their own lives yearly is four times higher than women. (2) Social norms around gender teach young men that they should be emotionally strong and that showing vulnerability is a sign of weakness. As a result, men tend to mask mental health problems, refusing to...

Although the prevalence of mental health conditions in men is lower than in women, around six million men are affected by depression in the USA every year. (1) However, the number of men who take their own lives yearly is four times higher than women....
how school affects mental health

How School Affects Mental Health

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Mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety disorders are increasingly diagnosed in school-age children, with symptoms readily experienced by young adults in college. In 2022, 15.08% of children aged 12 to 17 reported suffering at least one major depressive episode in the previous year, an increase of 306,000 from the year before. This article will help you understand how school affects mental health, spot symptoms of poor mental health in your children, understand which treatment options are available, and...

Mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety disorders are increasingly diagnosed in school-age children, with symptoms readily experienced by young adults in college. In 2022, 15.08% of children aged 12 to 17 reported suffering at least one major depressive episode in the previous year,...
depression counseling

Depression Counseling: How to Find a Counselor

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Depression is a mental health condition that affected 8.4% of the adult U.S. population in 2020 (approximately 21 million people) and 17% of 12 to 17-year-olds (around 4.1 million adolescents). A major depressive episode is characterized as a period of at least two weeks where somebody has experienced low mood, problems with sleep, eating, energy, and self-worth, and, in extreme circumstances, thoughts of self-harm and suicide.Counseling for depression is a therapy that helps patients identify, address and manage negative thought...

Depression is a mental health condition that affected 8.4% of the adult U.S. population in 2020 (approximately 21 million people) and 17% of 12 to 17-year-olds (around 4.1 million adolescents). A major depressive episode is characterized as a period of at least two weeks where...
do i have an eating disorder

Do I Have an Eating Disorder: Signs That Your Eating Habits Indicate a Problem

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It’s normal to have periods of feeling down about your body image. It’s also normal for your weight to fluctuate and to eat more and less throughout certain periods of the year. But if you suspect you’re developing an unhealthy relationship with food or have lost or gained a significant amount of weight in a short time, you may have an eating disorder. Here’s how you can tell the difference between a healthy relationship with food and an eating disorder....

It’s normal to have periods of feeling down about your body image. It’s also normal for your weight to fluctuate and to eat more and less throughout certain periods of the year. But if you suspect you’re developing an unhealthy relationship with food or have...