Addiction is defined as a chronic relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite adverse consequences. It is treated as a brain disorder, as it involves functional disturbances in brain circuits involved in reward, stress, and self-control. Although those alterations can remain for a long time after a person has stopped taking drugs. … Read more
KENT, Ohio — A new program launched in the Kent City School District is helping Black boys and men address and improve their mental health. But they don’t just do it through words, they also use music to find a light in the dark. “We’re cheering each other on the best way we can,” said … Read more
January 15, 2022, 06:14 p.m. ISTFountain: AND ME A new study found that people with early-stage Parkinson’s disease who regularly get one to two hours of moderate exercise twice a week, such as walking, may have fewer problems keeping their balance or performing daily activities later on. The study has been published in the ‘Neurology … Read more
Immunity In Corona: To avoid infection or disease, it is necessary to have strong immunity. You can strengthen immunity by consuming foods rich in vitamin C, vitamin D and zinc. Omicron Coronavirus: Foods rich in vitamins and other nutrients should be consumed to keep oneself healthy during the corona period. Vitamin C, Vitamin D and Zinc are … Read more
Getting older increases the chance of many health problems, like heart disease, dementia and diabetes. And here’s another big health risk in our golden years: falls. One in 4 people age 65 and older fall each year, and 3 million end up in the emergency room from a stroke. Why are falls so common once … Read more
MANILA – Yassi Pressman begins 2022 with the goal of having a “stronger” body once again, ending her “physical hibernation”. The actress made the announcement in an Instagram post when she began her fitness journey with the help of a weight loss coach. “One day I woke up from my physical ‘hibernation’ and decided to … Read more
Recent research has found that emotional stress can damage arteries and increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. The study also revealed how emotional stress affects our body’s circulatory system. According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, mental rather than physical stress is more responsible for seizures, strokes, … Read more
Fad dairy alternatives like oatmeal and almond milk could put the health of teenage girls at risk who could miss out on essential nutrients, warns a food expert Professor Ian Givens said that plant-based diets mean losing essential nutrients Milk substitutes, with the exception of soy, usually do not match the protein in cow’s milk. … Read more