Did your back start hurting after you turned 50? If so, you may be experiencing spinal stenosis. It’s a condition that occurs when your spinal canal starts to narrow, putting pressure on your spinal cord and nerves. Stenosis most commonly appears in your lower back or neck. Symptoms can include pain, numbness, and tingling. You may also feel weakness in your legs and … [Read more...] about A Quick Guide to Spinal Stenosis
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What You Need to Know about Dysthymia
Depression is highly treatable, but less than half of those affected receive appropriate care. That’s especially true for one type of depression called dysthymia. Also known as persistent depressive disorder, dysthymia typically involves milder and fewer symptoms than major depressive disorder but lasts longer. A diagnosis for an adult depends on having depressed mood … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know about Dysthymia
The Secret to Living with Social Anxiety
Do you often feel embarrassed, as though you’re being watched and judged? Social anxiety affects about 7 percent of adults, and it’s twice as common in women than in men. You may feel uncomfortable around others in general or in particular situations. Common triggers include public speaking, eating, large crowds, and interacting with strangers. The condition usually … [Read more...] about The Secret to Living with Social Anxiety
New Help for Tinnitus
Have you ever heard ringing in your ears after attending a loud concert or fireworks display? If so, you’ve experienced a temporary form of chronic tinnitus that affects as many as 60 million Americans. Now, scientists may have accidentally discovered new interventions that could help. While studying deep brain stimulation, researchers at the University of Minnesota found … [Read more...] about New Help for Tinnitus
A Self-Care Guide for Adults with ADHD
While medication and talk therapy can help you manage the symptoms of ADHD, daily habits pay a big role too. Regular doses of skillful self-care can boost your mood and make it easier to fulfill your responsibilities. Paying attention to your physical, mental, and spiritual needs is essential. The more you love and nurture yourself, the greater your capacity to deal with … [Read more...] about A Self-Care Guide for Adults with ADHD