
Can Stress Cause Diarrhea? The Gut-Brain Connection
If you have ever experienced “butterflies in your stomach” or felt like your guts were…

If you have ever experienced “butterflies in your stomach” or felt like your guts were…

Each year, about one in three adults ages 65 and older falls, and up to…

Q: I’ve heard that people often repress painful memories, but that with therapy or hypnosis…

The association between heart disease and depression is well established, and two large studies in…

Urinary incontinence (UI) is very common among postmenopausal women: According to a national poll, 43…

Drinking alcohol may be a regular part of your diet—perhaps a glass of wine or…

We all face challenging problems and situations at times in our lives, and many of…

What is a “mild heart attack”? You may have heard the expression and wondered exactly…

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of diseases, most commonly emphysema and chronic…

Q: I’m typically a glass-half-full kind of person, but 2020 and COVID-19 have shaken my…

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in the elderly, and given…

Serotonin is an important brain chemical that relays messages in your brain, called a neurotransmitter….

Bully, braggart, drama queen, entitled, condescending. These are some terms used to describe those who…

Fragmented Sleep: A Risk Factor for Heart Disease Sleep scientists from the University of California,…

Modern telecommunication technology allows students to “attend” classes from home, businesses to hold face-to-face meetings,…

If you’ve been stressed out and searching for an over-the-counter anxiety medication, you should know…

There are many types of heart disease, but the most common in the United Sates…

A prediabetes warning can be characterized by low blood sugar symptoms like fatigue, weakness, tiredness,…

Does stress impact our food choices? Conversely, can dietary choices help us better manage stress?…

Comfort foods are mentally and emotionally gratifying but often empty or limited in nutritional value….
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Eating moderate amounts of dark chocolate may benefit health in many ways. In fact, some…

Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms Vitamin D deficiency symptoms have been linked to numerous health problems,…

When you hear the term “post-traumatic stress disorder” (PTSD), you may think of military veterans…

Q: How can I know if my new beau has a drinking problem? He consumes…

Achy muscles and joints don’t exactly inspire movement, but moving can provide relief within minutes…

The death of a partner can trigger a cascade of devastating emotional and even physical…

The holidays can be a time of emotional highs, but also lows. It’s not uncommon…

Sometimes, in chronic pain, the pain-signaling neurons become hyperexcited and continue to fire despite the…

In an earlier post, we discussed the physiological effects on the body that can occur with long-term…

There was a period of time in my life where I listened to the same…

Typically, shiny red sports cars or Harley motorcycles come to mind when you hear the…

In 2012, I wrote about the relationship between low testosterone and depression. Today, I want…

Does fish oil supplementation work as borderline personality disorder treatment? The benefits of fish oil…

“I feel tired all the time.” “I have frequent headaches.” “I’m down and I just…

It has long been known that women are twice as likely as men to suffer…

Thyroid disorders aren’t a top health concern for most women, but they are very common:…

The one supplement most experts recommend to almost everyone—no matter your age, height, weight, or…

Whenever I went to see my grandmother in her nursing home and my visit coincided…

Iron deficiency is alarmingly common and can cause dangerous conditions like anemia if untreated. About…

Are you feeling so worn out or keyed up from chronic stress that you could…

It’s hard to believe that by altering the bacteria in your gut, you can better…

Research shows that when you’re consistently sad, pessimistic, or moody you may have a serotonin…

When we think about depression, lack of motivation, or difficulty focusing and concentrating, the well-known…

Treating a dopamine deficiency can help you take back your health! How? First, you need…