Panic attacks in children
Panic attacks are periods of intense and uncontrollable fear, often accompanied by a variety of other symptoms. They can last anywhere from a couple of…
Disorders
Can dehydration cause anxiety?
Dehydration happens when you don’t take in enough fluids. It can affect how your body functions. In severe cases, it can also affect your mental and em…
What is anxiety disorder?
What is anxiety disorder and what can you do about it? Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time. But when anxiety overtakes a major part of yo…
What to expect during your first week on Zoloft
Zoloft, a brand of the antidepressant sertraline, is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This means that it works by increasing the seroto…
Sunscreen safety just in time for summer
Sunscreen safety just in time for summer The summer sunshine is coming and you know what that means: longer days, beaches and sunscreen. While we m…
The allergy-asthma connection
Asthma on top of allergies? It happens… It’s no secret that seasonal allergies and asthma cause similar symptoms. But when they occur together, it’s l…
Allergy Medication and High Blood Pressure
Allergy medication and high blood pressure often go hand in hand Ah spring… It’s finally time to shed those bulky sweaters and swap our snow boots for…
Diabetes Alert Day: Fighting Prediabetes
What is Diabetes Alert Day? March 24, 2020 is Diabetes Alert Day. The American Diabetes Association wants to bring attention to the risks of undiagnos…
Seasonal depression: diagnosis & treatment
Diagnosis and treatment for seasonal depression Seasonal depression, also referred to as seasonal affective disorder or winter depression, is a type o…
High cholesterol: symptoms, causes and treatments
High cholesterol: symptoms, causes and treatments Millions of Americans are diagnosed with high cholesterol each year. Whether it’s related t…