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Introduction: Definition of Alzheimer’s Dementia Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. The characteristic findings for Alzheimer’s are amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. Amyloid plaques occur due to abnormally high levels of beta-amyloid, a protein indicative of disease progression. Beta-amyloid is a naturally occurring protein found […]
Although food is sustenance, it provides us comfort and alleviates stress. In some individuals, the intake of food, and how it relates to one’s body image, can be a source of stress and lead to a dysregulation in eating, or eating disorders. Eating disorders are mental health conditions […]
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer affecting women worldwide, and it is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women. The WHO projects that the number of cases will increase from 570,000 to 700,000 annually between 2018 and 2030. Along with these increases comes deaths, expected to […]
Who doesn’t love good desserts? It doubles the special treat if they are guilt-free, am I right? Well, here are 5 delicious guilt-free desserts that even sweet-tooth people will love. Who said desserts cannot be healthy, delicious, and addictive? Here are the 5 best examples of healthy desserts […]
The pandemic has given us a lot to think about regarding mental health. Already on an incline, the rates of depression and anxiety have increased over the last few years.
Psychiatry is on the reactive side of mental health, addressing issues as people present with more serious conditions.
The ACEs study showed an association of trauma with mental and physical health impacts. Envisioning preventive strategies could start at the pregnancy, address parenting approaches, and enhance community and scholastic programs.
Medications have limited efficacy. A multi-pronged preventive approach will likely be the most effective.
I have worked in a prison for the last seven months. Nearly everyone who I have seen for clinic visits has reported some degree of trauma in their childhood. Studies corroborate this and show that 90% of juveniles committing crimes have a history of childhood trauma. The crucial […]
