Migraine is a type of headache that is characterized by intense, throbbing pain that often affects one side of the head, but may also occur on both sides or in other areas of the head such as the forehead or...
A mood disorder is a mental health condition that is categorized by the sudden elevation or lowering of a person’s mood. Mood disorders can impact one’s emotional state through consecutive periods of extreme euphoria and then depressive episodes. Around 21.4%...
Neuropathic pain is a chronic pain condition that can have a significant impact on your quality of life. It is caused by injury, disease, or malfunction of the nervous system. When nerve fibers are damaged, they send incorrect signals to...
Depression is a leading cause of mental health disability globally. The most common form is unipolar depression, often just called depression, but many people suffer from a complex form known as bipolar depression. While there are some similarities between the...
Fibromyalgia and CRPS are both chronic pain syndromes. They have a history of being confused for one another; however, they are two distinct disorders. Fibromyalgia and complex regional pain syndrome, also called reflex sympathetic dystrophy, were both medical mysteries for...
Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness, worry, or unease about life’s uncertainties. It is a natural human emotion that helps us prepare or cope with stress and danger. However, when anxiety becomes chronic, it can interfere with your daily life...
You have a parent with an alcohol problem. Is that why you can never turn down an invitation to go drinking with your friends on the weekend? And does your desire to drink consume all your waking thoughts? Family history...
If you suffer from restless leg syndrome (RLS), you may find yourself wondering if anything you’re doing is worsening the symptoms. Surprisingly, iron deficiency is known to have an effect on the symptoms of RLS. Continue reading to learn more.