Why Knee Pain Becomes Harder to Ignore with Age
Knee pain is one of those unwelcome surprises life may throw at us, especially as we get older. Much like those mysterious body clicks and creaks that suddenly show up out of nowhere, one day, you’re running up the stairs two at a time, and the next, you’re wondering when your knees started sounding like […]
Do Dexamol Tablets Make You Sleepy?
Cold and flu symptoms can hit any time—clogged sinuses, a pounding headache, and that relentless cough that won’t quit. Many turn to Dexamol Cold and Flu Tablets for relief, trusting its separate day and night formulas to work when needed. But could these tablets come with an unexpected twist? Some ingredients may cause drowsiness at […]
Digging into Prescribed Antidepressant Options
A friend of mine has recently been diagnosed with depression. His doctor has suggested that alongside therapy sessions, he consider medication as well. Unfortunately, the stigma around taking prescribed antidepressants has caused him to resist this course of treatment out of fear of some of the common side effects of antidepressants. He thinks that feeling […]
Bipolar Disorder: Highs, Lows, And In Between
“Bipolar disorder” is a term that people can often misunderstand. You might hear someone casually say, “I’m so bipolar today,” just because they experienced some highs and lows in their moods. But bipolar disorder is far more complex than feeling happy one moment and sad the next. It’s a lifelong mental health condition that involves […]
Bleeding Disorders: What You Need to Know
When a part of the body is injured and starts bleeding, it’s amazing how quickly healing begins to protect from further damage. Within moments, blood begins a process called coagulation, sending clotting proteins to seal the wound and stop the bleeding. It’s like the body’s built-in emergency response team. For most people, this system works […]
What Makes Cataflam Different from Other NSAIDs?
Most people are familiar with the broad group of pain-killer medications known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This is largely because many different brands of NSAIDs are sold over-the-counter and can be kept in the home medicine chest for relief of everyday aches and pains, including headaches, toothaches, mild-to-moderate bouts of arthritis, and other such […]
Closing the Gender Health Gap
Amid all the headlines surrounding the presidential transition, one important issue risks being overlooked—the gender-based health gap. This initiative, launched by the previous administration, aimed to address longstanding gender bias in medical research and treatment, a reality close to the hearts of more than half the population, including me. I hope this effort doesn’t fade […]
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Breaking Free From Intrusive Thoughts
Imagine getting ready to leave the house in the morning when a thought suddenly pops into your mind – “Did I leave the stove on?” It’s a familiar, fleeting worry that most people experience from time to time. But for someone living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), that thought isn’t just an occasional inconvenience. It’s persistent, […]
Mind Blowing Human Brain Facts
The human brain is outrageously cool. The more I learn about it, the more I realize how little I know. Reams of research and discoveries are being made about the brain year after year. This mysterious organ controls everything we do, think, and feel. That’s why it’s important to continue celebrating Brain Awareness Week. Brain […]
Teenage Mental Heath is now a Global Issue
Teenage mental health in the United States is in crisis. Over the last ten years, mental health among teenagers in the United States has gotten worse, with the COVID-19 pandemic making things even harder. Poor mental health during the teenage years can have long-lasting effects, leading to serious challenges later in life if no action […]
