Posts

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Influencing Factors When Does It Start? Early Warning Signs How to Get Help Next in Postpartum Depression Guide Postpartum depressionis depression that occurs after giving birth. It affects approximately 1 in 7 people who give birth.Postpartum depression risk factors include having a current or past mood disorder, having gone through a difficult birth, lacking support, or experiencing stressful life events after birth....

If you buy your health insurance throughthe exchange/Marketplacein your state, there’s a good chance that apremium subsidy(advance premium tax credit, or APTC) is being paid on your behalf. Although most exchange enrollees are eligible for these subsidies, it’s important to understand how this gets reconciled on your tax return. If your actual income for the year ends up being more than you projected when you enrolled, you might have to pay back some or all of your health insurance premium subsidy when you file your taxes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionTypesTraits and SymptomsEffectsExamplesOvercoming PerfectionismHealthy HabitsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Types Traits and Symptoms Effects Examples Overcoming Perfectionism Healthy Habits Frequently Asked Questions Perfectionism refers to the tendency to set excessively high standards for oneself and others. Some perfectionists are able to achieve high levels of success because of the lofty goals they strive to meet. Others struggle withlow self-esteemand problems in daily functioning when they inevitably make mistakes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs Gout an Autoimmune Disease?Understanding GoutAutoimmune DiseasesManaging Gout Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is Gout an Autoimmune Disease? Understanding Gout Autoimmune Diseases Managing Gout Goutis a painful inflammatory condition. Symptoms of gout often mimic those of autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). When symptoms hit, you may wonder what causes it and if you have an autoimmune disease. This article discusses the causes of gout, its relationship to autoimmune diseases, and what you can do about it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsObesity and Bone HealthObesity CausesOsteoporosis CausesTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Obesity and Bone Health Obesity Causes Osteoporosis Causes Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Researchers are not exactly sure howobesityaffects bone density, but recent studies have suggested that obesity andosteoporosismight be connected. While obesity has been thought of in the past as protecting against osteoporosis, nearly 30% of people with osteoporosis areoverweight or have obesity....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDifferences in Male DepressionSymptomsTriggersCopingTalking to Your Healthcare ProviderSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Differences in Male Depression Symptoms Triggers Coping Talking to Your Healthcare Provider Summary Signs ofdepressionin men may include physical symptoms like headaches, aches and pains, or fatigue as well as emotional symptoms like hopelessness, loss of interest in activities, and anger or aggression. Both men and women experience depression, but the symptoms may differ, as well as recognition and the desire to seek help....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStage 1Stage 2Stage 3Stage 4Stage 5ComplicationsLife ExpectancyFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Complications Life Expectancy Frequently Asked Questions Chronic kidney disease(CKD) is a progressive disease of kidney damage, where the kidneys slowly lose functioning over time and cannot work as they should. Stages are a way to keep track of the progression of the disease and its severity....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEarly SymptomsCISRRMSSPMSPPMSFinal StagesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Early Symptoms CIS RRMS SPMS PPMS Final Stages Frequently Asked Questions Multiple sclerosis (MS)affects everyone differently, and there is no way to precisely predict how someone’s MS will progress. That said, experts have identified four MS types to help classify and better understand the disease, and also to guide treatment. These types are sometimes referred to as stages because a person’sMS may transition from one type to another....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDisorganizationConcentrationProcrastinationBoredomRestlessnessHyperfocusTime ManagementForgetfulnessImpulsivityLow Self-EsteemMotivationFatigueTalking ExcessivelyTrouble ListeningRelationship ConcernsPhysical Health ConcernsEmotional Health ConcernsSubstance MisuseADHD Testing for AdultsHow Is ADHD in Adults Treated?Next in Adult ADHD GuideUntreated ADHD in Adults Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Disorganization Concentration Procrastination Boredom Restlessness Hyperfocus Time Management Forgetfulness Impulsivity Low Self-Esteem Motivation Fatigue Talking Excessively Trouble Listening Relationship Concerns Physical Health Concerns Emotional Health Concerns Substance Misuse ADHD Testing for Adults...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsing DSM LevelsLevel 1Level 2Level 3DiagnosisWhat Autism Levels Don’t Do Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Using DSM Levels Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Diagnosis What Autism Levels Don’t Do There are three levels of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which are described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5). Each autistic person is diagnosed as Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3, with Level 3 requiring the most support....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsObstructive Sleep ApneaCentral Sleep ApneaComplex Sleep ApneaNext in Sleep Apnea GuideSleep Apnea Symptoms to Watch For Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Obstructive Sleep Apnea Central Sleep Apnea Complex Sleep Apnea Next in Sleep Apnea Guide Sleep apneais a medical condition that causes a person to stop breathing during sleep. Of the different types of sleep apnea,obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)is the most common....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsVasodilation ExplainedWhen Vasodilation HappensConditions That Change VasodilationHow to Improve Vasodilation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Vasodilation Explained When Vasodilation Happens Conditions That Change Vasodilation How to Improve Vasodilation Vasodilation is a function within the circulatory system that occurs when the smooth muscles in the blood vessels relax, allowing the blood vessels to widen or dilate. This increases blood flow to areas lacking nutrients or oxygen....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?CausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentComplicationsWhen to Seek Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Complications When to Seek Help Toxic megacolon (also known as toxic dilation) occurs when a part or all of the colon becomes inflamed and expands larger than normal size. It is a complication of severecolitis, which can result from conditions likeinflammatory bowel disease (IBD)or certain types of infection....