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According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, “Anxiety affects approximately 40 million Americans every year.” Anxiety is a mental illness that can cause feelings of fear, worry, or tension in many people. You can experience anxiety due to various factors, such as environmental issues and genetics. The emotions, events, or experiences that worsen your…

More than 30 million Americans have received at least a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and it has been very well tolerated and very effective. In December 2020, the FDA approved two COVID-19 vaccines – one by Pfizer and BioNTech, and the other by Moderna. These vaccines appear to have some mild side-effects that…

Did you know? Depression affects over 17 million adults in the United States alone. However, we’re expecting a much higher number, as many people with depression don’t seek treatment for various reasons. ~NCBI Depression It’s normal to feel sad once in a while, but if you feel sad all the time, you might be suffering…

Your DNA exerts a significant influence on you being a morning or evening person. Your DNA is not alone; the other factors contributing to your morning-ness or evening-ness are hormones, age, sunlight, and the place you live. But we have one important question here. Is it possible to change a night owler into an early…

The CDC officials finally gave a green signal to reopen schools. According to them, the schools are safe to reopen as long as the school authorities are taking proper COVID precautions, including wearing a mask and maintaining social distance. The editorial published in the JAMA journal provides a framework for school authorities to reopen schools…

Teens undergo rapid growth and development period. They require optimal intake of nutrients to excel in academic and athletic pursuits. In this blog, we will discuss about some healthy snacks – high in proteins, carbs, and vitamins, that your kids can eat anytime. 1. Trail Mixture Of Almonds, Cashews, Cherries, and Dark Chocolate Trail mix…

We all know that bouts of stress are difficult to avoid. However, if you don’t take care of yourself, chronic stress can take a toll on your physical and mental well-being. It can also increase the risk of health issues, including heart attack, stroke, and depression. So if you want to live a healthy life,…

Pregnant women infected with coronavirus have a higher chance of being admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), receiving mechanical ventilation, or dying. As the COVID-19 vaccine continues to be available, pregnant ladies must look at their medical histories and risk factors to determine if it’s okay to get the shot. Approximately 4.2 million Americans have…

You can take multiple medicines to treat a single medical problem.  And similarly, you can take various medications to treat multiple health issues. For instance, you can take a beta-blocker to control your blood pressure and a statin to lower your cholesterol. Taking several medicines to treat your health issues can be challenging. It is…

The recent surge in COVID positive cases due to weather changes, less socialization, and decreased daylight hours are worsening the feelings of stress and hardship. As stay-at-home orders are still in place, concerns about coping with mental health issues are top of mind. Here are some tips that can help you nourish your mental health…