Due to increased longevity in today’s society, the prevalence of Alzheimer’s and related diseases has increased dramatically. As such, it’s important to have good evaluation instruments. These should be able to detect cognitive impairment conditions quickly and easily. The Mini-Mental…
This is a historic period of time in which society is paying more attention than ever to the body and nutrition. Nevertheless, the number of people who are obese or overweight continues to rise all over the world. Dieting and…
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that affects the central nervous system. Abnormal brain activity triggers seizures, unusual behavior or sensations, and, sometimes, loss of consciousness. Together, these symptoms make up what doctors call epileptic seizures. The sensations that a person…
George Huntington first described Huntington’s disease in 1872 and referred to it as hereditary chorea. The term derives from the Greek word for “dance”, choreia. He used it to highlight the usual contortions, grimaces, and uncontrolled turns that patients experience.…
Recently, we found some pieces of research regarding electronic devices and sleep alterations. According to them, both factors are deeply related. Basically, it’s been established that electronic devices have the potential to disturb normal sleep patterns and, as a consequence,…
Anxiety, in its different forms, is one of the most important mental health issues. Having the tools to detect it is essential to correctly diagnose a patient. ISRA, the psychology test to measure anxiety, which we’ll talk about in this…
While male baldness is quite common and generally socially acceptable, living with hair loss as a woman can be difficult. If you think about the standards of beauty for women, it’s easy to understand some of the psychological repercussions of…
People facing sterility can get frustrated. It’s a real source of pain for those who dream of becoming parents. The impossibility of fulfilling that natural desire can even affect their self-worth. However, there are many ways to deal with it,…
Anti-depression medications (antidepressants) can help relieve symptoms of depression, social anxiety disorder, anxiety disorders, seasonal affective disorder, dysthymia (persistent depressive disorder), and mild chronic depression, as well as other conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder. But how…
When it’s time to eat, the options can seem endless. These days, there are more available ingredients and recipes than ever before. Deciding what to eat is a personal choice, based on likes, dislikes, and beliefs. By now, most people…
Pregnancy and birth are important events in the lives of some women. While this experience is a joyful one for many women, it can also cause extreme anxiety. Less common is a true irrational fear not just of giving birth but…
I want to die young and as old as possible. There are scientists who are analyzing the scientific advances in cell rejuvenation and how it could affect the aging of the world’s population as a whole. No scientific evidence suggests…
Throughout history, scientists have always looked for new ways to treat pain. People starting using opioid analgesics naturally a long time ago, which was obtained from the opium plant. In 1806, scientists first created morphine. From there, the development of…
The vegetarian lifestyle is becoming increasingly popular. In recent years, there has been a boom in the number of people practicing it. While we’re familiar with the term, do you know what it actually means? Read on to find out.…
When we talk about body image, we refer to the mental and subjective representation of our appearance. Sometimes this perception is close to reality, but there are times when it couldn’t be further from the truth. Thus, body image issues…
Obesity and guilt go hand in hand. Do any of these expressions sound familiar? “I’ll begin tomorrow”, “This is the last one”, “Never again”, “I can’t go on like this”, “I’m getting fatter”, “I have to change my habits”, “I’m…
Tics are involuntary, recurrent, unpredictable, non-rhythmic muscle movements that can be temporarily controlled by willpower. Tics in childhood tend to worsen due to stress or anger and can be reduced by distraction or concentration. In reality, tics are one of…
Interestingly, most of the good times often take place around a table. Unfortunately, for many people, this poses the eternal dilemma of breaking or following their diet, which leads to anxiety. Conscious eating may help you manage it because it’s…
Most of the psychological treatments for alcoholism have the cognitive behavioral model as a foundation. This model treats this substance as a powerful reinforcement mechanism that maintains a person’s habit of using it for self-treatment. The cognitive behavioral model offers…
Extrapyramidal symptoms are all motor problems produced most often as a result of antipsychotic medications. It’s essentially an illness of the motor functions that happens because of damage to the extrapyramidal system. That system is basically the brain’s basal ganglia and…