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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSleep Apnea and DepressionEffect on Mental HealthCPAP BenefitsTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sleep Apnea and Depression Effect on Mental Health CPAP Benefits Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Sleep apnea is a condition that causes intermittent interruptions in breathing during sleep. There is some evidence that sleep apnea is linked to mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety. Untreated sleep apnea can lead to serious medical complications, such as heart disease, stroke, heart failure, and sudden death....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Citicoline?UsesFood SourcesDosageSafetySimilar SupplementsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Citicoline? Uses Food Sources Dosage Safety Similar Supplements Frequently Asked Questions Citicoline, also known ascytidine-5’-diphosphocholineorCDP-choline, is a fat molecule that is an important part of the cell membrane. Researchers have studied citicoline in the setting of neurological (brain and nerve) diseases, such as dementia. It is commonly used to enhance cognitive function....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnatomyFunctionSymptomsColon Health Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anatomy Function Symptoms Colon Health The colon (also known as the large intestine) is a U-shaped, segmented tube made of muscle that is located below the stomach and connects to the rectum at the end of the colon. The colon and rectum are about 2 meters (6.5 feet) long. The colon works alongside the stomach andsmall intestineto remove stool and maintain fluid and electrolyte balance....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptoms of a Newborn ColdIs It an Infant Cold or Something More Serious?TreatmentCausesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms of a Newborn Cold Is It an Infant Cold or Something More Serious? Treatment Causes Frequently Asked Questions Common colds(also known as “head colds”) are, as the name implies, very common. On average adults can expect to catch two to three colds a year, but this number climbs to up to eight to 10 when you look at children and infants....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLong-Term EffectsSteps to RecoveryGetting Professional HelpFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Long-Term Effects Steps to Recovery Getting Professional Help Frequently Asked Questions Narcissistic abuse is a type ofemotional abusethat involves manipulation to alter or damage the way a person thinks, behaves, or feels. Those who conduct this type of abuse in their relationships often havenarcissistic personality disorderorsociopathictendencies. There are severalsigns that indicate you may be suffering from narcissistic abuse....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses of Weight GainWeight ManagementReducing Endo Belly FlaresFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes of Weight Gain Weight Management Reducing Endo Belly Flares Frequently Asked Questions It’s common for people withendometriosisto feel that they havegained weight. This may be due to water retention from bloating or other causes. Symptoms of endometriosisinclude pain, heavy or irregular bleeding, and infertility.Endometriosis can also cause gastrointestinal upset such as diarrhea, constipation, and bloating, commonly referred to asendo belly....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsComplications for WomenComplications for MenShort-Term SymptomsPreventionTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Complications for Women Complications for Men Short-Term Symptoms Prevention Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Untreated gonorrhea can cause a host of health complications, some of which can be long term. Although long-term effects vary, anyone of any sex can develop disseminated gonococcal infection (DGI), which occurs when the infection spreads to the bloodstream....

Although they may appear to be nothing more than water, our tears are actually quite complex. Your tears contain some salt, as you’ve tasted when you’ve had a good cry. But are there other ingredients in tears? Are some tears different from others? Pierre Bourrier / Getty Images Tears are produced in thelacrimal glandsthat are in the outer corners of your eyelids with contributing components coming from the meibomian glands (producing oil) and goblet cells within the underside of the lid (producing mucin)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsADHD vs. DepressionHow They ConnectDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents ADHD vs. Depression How They Connect Diagnosis Treatment Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) anddepressionare commonly comorbid (occurring together in the same person). Although ADHD is not thought to cause depression directly, people with ADHD often have low self-esteem and poor social skills, which are known risk factors for depression. Treatment for comorbid ADHD and depression may include a combination of stimulant and antidepressant medications....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAutism-Epilepsy ConnectionResearch FindingsTypes of SeizuresSeizure Symptoms in AutismDiagnosisTreatmentLiving With Epilepsy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Autism-Epilepsy Connection Research Findings Types of Seizures Seizure Symptoms in Autism Diagnosis Treatment Living With Epilepsy Epilepsy(a seizure disorder) andautism(a spectrum ofneurodivergentconditions of varying intensity) are both neurological disturbances that often occur together. Researchers do not yet know why these conditions are linked, though there is increasing evidence of a genetic cause....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDiabetes & Oral HealthOral IssuesPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Diabetes & Oral Health Oral Issues Prevention Frequently Asked Questions The elevated blood sugar levels resulting fromdiabetescan make it hard to maintain oral health. As a result, people with this condition are more prone togingivitisandperiodontitis(types of gum disease),halitosis(chronic bad breath), loss of teeth, dry mouth, and oralthrush(a fungal infection)....

Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults.It develops when the gum tissue, particularly the deep supporting tissue and potentially the bone surrounding teeth, becomes infected and inflamed. It can be a result of poor diabetes control and has also been linked toheart diseaseand stroke. In the early stage, gum disease is called gingivitis and is reversible.Once bone loss occurs, however, treatment is considerably more challenging....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewCausesSymptomsDiagnosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Coping Thyroid disease, especially hypothyroidism, and fibromyalgia share many symptoms. In fact, having one of these conditions may predispose you to the other, and having both impacts each disease. Despite the associations, theories about the cause of these related conditions are not concrete. Researchers have proposed autoimmunity, dysfunction of the hypothalamus, and more possibilities....