Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe LinkRisksTreatment OptionsPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Link Risks Treatment Options Prevention Your mental and physical health are closely connected, and research has established a bidirectional relationship between depression and heart disease, where one condition can affect the other (and vice versa). Aheart diseasediagnosis often increases stress, putting additional strain on your heart. Conversely, depression can lead to unhealthy eating habits and reduced physical activity, further burdening the heart and other body systems....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPhysical Coping SkillsEmotional Coping SkillsSocial Coping SkillsMaladaptive Coping Skills Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Physical Coping Skills Emotional Coping Skills Social Coping Skills Maladaptive Coping Skills Even with treatments such as antidepressants or psychotherapy, having additional strategies to cope with depression is helpful. Self-regulation andcoping mechanismsplay an essential role in treatment. They can provide relief and increase the effectiveness of other interventions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverview and FactsCommonalityBy Age, Gender, EthnicityCauses and Risk FactorsDiagnosis, and TreatmentDepression and Suicide Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview and Facts Commonality By Age, Gender, Ethnicity Causes and Risk Factors Diagnosis, and Treatment Depression and Suicide Depression—also calledclinical depressionormajor depressive disorder(MDD)—is a debilitating mental illness that impacts between 200 and 300 million people worldwide, regardless of age.Depression can look and feel different for each person, and many people may not even show any outward signs of depression....

Depth perception makes it possible for your eyes to determine distances between objects and to tell if something is near to you or far away. Mamoru Muto / Aflo Visual Cues and Depth Perception Depth perception relies on visual cues. These cues are the physical signals and the brain’s interpretation of them, which are responsible for your vision as the brain and your body work together. In order to have depth perception, you must have binocular vision, also known as stereopsis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionPurposePreparationWhat to ExpectDuring the ProcedureAfter the ProcedureRecoveryHealingLong-Term Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Purpose Preparation What to Expect During the Procedure After the Procedure Recovery Healing Long-Term Care Dermabrasion is a surgical procedure used to resurface the skin. It is done to removewrinklesorscarsand improve the appearance of the skin. It uses a tool that removes the upper layers of the skin....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Dermatitis neglecta can usually be diagnosed based on a physical exam and a review of your medical history. Less commonly, a skin biopsy may be performed to rule out mimicking conditions. Treatment involves daily light scrubbing with soap and water or isopropyl alcohol. In severe cases, a topical agent like salicylic acid may be used to remove the scales....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes and SymptomsCauses and TriggersSelf-CareTopical SteroidsPrescription TreatmentsWhen to Consult a ProviderIs Dermatitis Chronic?How to Stay Ahead of Flares Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types and Symptoms Causes and Triggers Self-Care Topical Steroids Prescription Treatments When to Consult a Provider Is Dermatitis Chronic? How to Stay Ahead of Flares Dermatitis is a group of skin problems related to genes, environment, and allergies. In medical terms, “dermatitis” describes inflammation of the skin....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat They DoWhat They TreatProceduresWhy People GoWhen to See OneHow to Prepare Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What They Do What They Treat Procedures Why People Go When to See One How to Prepare Dermatologists are medical specialists who diagnose and treat issues related to skin, hair, and nails. They address everything from common problems likeacne, hyperpigmentation, and eczema, to more complex conditions likeskin cancersand autoimmune issues affecting the skin....

A dermatome is an area of skin that gets its sensation from a specific spinal nerve root. Spinal nerves exist in 31 pairs, one on each side of the spine. These nerves send signals for things like pressure, pain, temperature, and texture from your skin to thespinal cordand brain. Dermatome Groups Dermatomes are divided into groups based on where in the spine they originate: While the body has 31 spinal nerves, you only have 30 dermatomes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding HIVWhat Is Descovy?What Is Truvada?Understanding TenofovirDosage OverviewUse for PrEPSide EffectsInteractionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding HIV What Is Descovy? What Is Truvada? Understanding Tenofovir Dosage Overview Use for PrEP Side Effects Interactions Frequently Asked Questions Asantiretroviral therapy (ART)treatment options, Descovy and Truvada, contain active ingredients classified as HIV nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs).These medications prevent the virus from replicating....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMain Differences and SimilaritiesWhat Is Desoxyn?Side Effects of DesoxynWhat Is Adderall?Side Effects of AdderallWarnings Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Main Differences and Similarities What Is Desoxyn? Side Effects of Desoxyn What Is Adderall? Side Effects of Adderall Warnings While Desoxyn contains methamphetamine and Adderall is a mix of amphetamine salts, these medications work in similar ways to manage symptoms of ADHD. However, they also have important differences in their chemical makeup, potential uses, and side effect profiles....

Key TakeawaysFor some teens, smoking and vaping with e-cigarette products are no longer viable outlets due to increased pandemic time at home with parents.Some are saying they are ready to quit vaping as research is linking it to more severe symptoms of COVID-19, however, they are finding the addiction a hard one to break.Evidence indicates that both counseling and nicotine replacement therapy medications can be effective in helping people—especially teens and young adults—quit JUUL....

Key Takeaways During the COVID-19 pandemic, you may have seen fewer cars roaming the roads likely due to an increase in work from home and at-home schooling. But emptier streets didn’t equate to a safer experience for pedestrians according to a recent report from theGovernors Highway Safety Association(GHSA) on driving fatalities in the last year. The report also found that: An increase in distracted and impaired driving during the pandemic factored into a rising pedestrian fatality rate per billion vehicle miles traveled in the United States....